Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Dunkin' Donuts Franchising, enhancing operational efficiency and spearheading product development. Expert in management and production coordination, I excel in staff supervision and customer service, significantly boosting revenue and brand awareness. Skilled in implementing strategies that maximize profitability and team productivity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager of Food Service
Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
New Hyde Park, NY
01.2021 - Current
Oversaw product development initiatives from concept through completion stages.
Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
OWNER
FASHION EMBELLISHMENT STUDIO
New York, NY
05.2014 - Current
Overseas manufacturer of novelty trims and embellishments, produced in Guangzhou, China.
Working directly with designers to provide them with trims.
Purchase trims in the Chinese market for resale to domestic customers.
Developed and implemented successful sales strategies to meet business goals.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Executed performance reviews to encourage improved productivity for team members.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goal
Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
Oversaw product development initiatives from concept through completion stages.
Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
Recruited, trained and empowered employees to achieve key performance indicators.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
General Manager of Food Service
Dunkin' Donuts Franchising
Amityville, NY
12.2018 - 01.2021
Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Monitored actions of staff and customers to uphold health and safety standards.
Implemented cost control measures to reduce expenses and increase profitability.
Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
Trained new employees to perform duties.
Managed inventory and rotated food products in storage to avoid spoilage and waste.
Trained and supervised staff members in all aspects of restaurant operations.
Reviewed performance evaluations of employees on a regular basis in order to enhance their productivity levels.
MANAGER
NEW YORK EMBROIDERY STUDIO
New York, NY
01.2002 - 04.2014
Managed a large domestic and overseas embellishment company of over 50 employees
Coordinated maintenance of machinery such as multihead embroidery machine, laser cutting machine, novelty stitching machines, and pleating machines for production of products
Traveled frequently to China and India for production of trims for multiple companies such as Ralph Lauren, Coach Handbags, and Tory Burch