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Kari Forster

Operation Manager
Richardson,Texas

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with twenty years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Community BBQ Grill
05.2019 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Operations Manager

Cici's Pizza Buffet
10.2009 - 02.2019
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edgewater High School
Orlando, FL
05.1996

Skills

  • Staff Training
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Knowledge
  • Process Improvement Strategies
  • Contract Review and Recommendations
  • Multi-Unit Operations Management
  • Project Management
  • High-Pressure Environments
  • Staff Management
  • Cost Containment
  • Policy and Procedure Implementation
  • Workflow Planning
  • Systems Implementations
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Client Relations
  • Employee Motivation
  • Inventory Control
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Assignment Delegation

Certification

TABC Certified

Texas Safety Food Manager License


Timeline

Operations Manager

Community BBQ Grill
05.2019 - Current

Operations Manager

Cici's Pizza Buffet
10.2009 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

Edgewater High School

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