Kari DeMarco
Elk River,MN
Summary
Dynamic food service management professional with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy. Expertise in inventory management, staff training, and delivering exemplary customer service. Recognized for strong leadership, effective communication, and adept problem-solving skills that ensure seamless restaurant operations. Committed to leveraging industry experience to drive financial success and improve business practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Ds Smokehouse
Zimmerman, MN
02.2022 - Current
- Hired, trained and motivated staff to fill restaurant openings.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
- Administered finances and led business operations by running payroll, making bank deposits and analyzing income and expenses to maintain cost-effective operations.
Realtor
Our Area Homes
Elk River, MN
08.2017 - Current
- Advised clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, and legal requirements.
- Managed real estate transactions from initiation to closing.
- Facilitated deals between sellers, buyers and brokers for maximum profits. X
- Reviewed inspection reports prior to closing ensuring that all necessary repairs were completed.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Travel Academy
Bloomington, MN09-2001
Skills
- Allergy awareness
- Table management
- Administrative support
- Marketing strategy development
- Relationship building
- Business development
- Market research
- Social media marketing
- New market research
- Staff management
- Recruitment
- Customer loyalty,
- Take-out service
- Customer engagement
- Employee retention
- Staff scheduling
- Point of sale (POS) system operation
- Supervisory skills
- Personnel recruiting
- Full service restaurant background“k
- Employee recruitment expertism
- Team management
- Wine history,
- Customer-oriented,
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Ds Smokehouse
02.2022 - Current
Realtor
Our Area Homes
08.2017 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Travel Academy
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