Customer-oriented General Manager with 10 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Director of Food and Beverage
Fresno Pacific University
05.2023 - Current
Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
Supervised 3 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
Improved operational standards, personnel moves, and merchandising strategies.
Optimized in-store merchandising, brand presentation and inventory availability and focus.
Revitalized operations and realigned plans to better capture new opportunities and take advantage of changes in customer habits.
Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
Clubhouse Manager
San Joaquin Country Club
07.2022 - 05.2023
Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
Established vendor relationships to access timely services in support of events.
Conducted site visits, artist walkthrough and other pre-event meetings with third parties to explain event objectives, site restrictions and performance expectations.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
General Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
10.2020 - 07.2022
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
Reduced corporate risk by managing shrink processes and controlling inventory levels.
Manager
Legends Taphouse And Grill
08.2019 - 10.2020
Created effective employee schedules maintaining coverage at peak times and minimizing labor costs.
Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Consulted with managers to organize special events and promotions.
Assistant Manager
Tahoe Joes
12.2010 - 08.2016
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Set and enforced policies focused on increasing team productivity and strengthening operational efficiency.
Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
Office Manager
PCI Development INC.
07.2009 - 08.2013
Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.
Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
Vault Manager
Paris Hotel And Casino
05.2008 - 08.2009
Performed vault, alarm and door duties to facilitate opening and closing of operations.
Balanced staff and vault at end of day and secured monies in accordance with established procedures.
Adhered to dual control processes and audited cash drawers to reduce losses due to accounting errors and employee theft.
Maintained up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge on robbery procedures to employ strategies to deter robbers and further improve branch security.
Reconciled branch reports and general ledger accounts to identify unusual transactions, fraud and accounting errors.
Complied with security and internal control procedures and policies and conducted mandatory trainings to educate staff on new and existing processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Psychology
College of The Sequoias
Visalia, CA
Skills
Sales Tracking
Financial Forecasting
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Windows
Financial Statement Review
Problem Anticipation and Resolution
Records Organization and Management
Cost Management
Hiring and Onboarding
Human Resources Oversight
Financial Management
Microsoft Excel
SAP
Certification
Serve Safe Training - Manager
Timeline
Director of Food and Beverage
Fresno Pacific University
05.2023 - Current
Clubhouse Manager
San Joaquin Country Club
07.2022 - 05.2023
General Manager
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
10.2020 - 07.2022
Manager
Legends Taphouse And Grill
08.2019 - 10.2020
Assistant Manager
Tahoe Joes
12.2010 - 08.2016
Office Manager
PCI Development INC.
07.2009 - 08.2013
Vault Manager
Paris Hotel And Casino
05.2008 - 08.2009
Associate of Science - Psychology
College of The Sequoias
Serve Safe Training - Manager
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