Kimberly Wininger
Tualatin,OR
Summary
Proactive Senior Manager and New Restaurant Opening Designated Trainer with extensive experience in team leadership and cross-functional coordination. Expert in strategic planning, operations management, and talent development, with a proven track record of improving team performance and operational standards. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills and fostering collaborative work environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
03.2002 - Current
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated exceptional adaptability in navigating complex situations or rapidly changing environments with ease.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
New Restaurant Opening Designated Trainer
The Cheesecake Factory
04.2003 - 09.2009
- Documented training procedures and best practices for reference by future trainers, ensuring continued high-quality delivery of designated trainer programs.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to determine specific requirements for each department''s designated trainer program.
- Provided ongoing coaching outside formalized-training settings, promoting continuous improvement among team members across various departments.
- Managed the scheduling, coordination, and logistics of all in-person or virtual training events within the organization.
- Collaborated with management teams to align training initiatives with organizational goals and objectives.
- Facilitated engaging workshops and seminars that promoted professional development among team members.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices for effective training methodology implementation.
- Streamlined training processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing targeted solutions to minimize wasted time and resources.
- Implemented hands-on activities during training sessions to reinforce key concepts and promote experiential learning.
- Mentored new trainers, providing guidance, support, and constructive feedback to improve their effectiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Campbell County High School
Gillette, WY05.1996
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Data-driven decision-making
- Operations Planning
- Talent Development
- Organizational improvement
- Team Leadership
- Logistics operations management
- Project Planning
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Customer Relationship Management
- Problem-Solving
- Training and Development
- Budget Administration
Timeline
New Restaurant Opening Designated Trainer
The Cheesecake Factory
04.2003 - 09.2009
Senior Manager
The Cheesecake Factory
03.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Campbell County High School
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