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Lara Bealko

Connellsville,PA

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Sodexo, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Successfully opened multiple high-capacity facilities, enhancing client satisfaction and driving sales growth. Skilled in problem resolution and promoting a positive work environment, while managing diverse teams to achieve exceptional results.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Sodexo
05.2007 - Current
  • Currently oversee an operation of 3 units totaling $9.75 million in sales.
  • Manage budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, contract negotiations and RFP processes.
  • Manage a diverse team of professionals, including 6 salaried managers, 125 hourly associates and 450 non-profit volunteers, while promoting a positive work environment with high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability while fulfilling contractual commitments and sustaining client satisfaction.
  • Maintain professional and positive working relationships with clients, employees, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Successfully opened and continue to operate a new 3,000 seat baseball facility, a new football performance training table facility and a new tri-purpose facility at the Coliseum which accommodates 350 people.
  • Successfully opened a new performance training table facility at Virginia Tech for 600 student-athletes.


Catering Manager

Sodexo
04.2004 - 05.2007


  • Successfully managed a diverse range of events including weddings, corporate functions, premium suites and special occasions, consistently exceeding client expectations.
  • Implemented a new catering ordering system for all events and game day operations.
  • Hired and trained 25 hourly associates.
  • Successfully opened and operated 18 new premium suites and a premium club level with 700 seats at the football stadium and a 600 person premium club space at the Coliseum.
  • Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
  • Coordinated with customers for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
  • Ordered and received all catering smallwares and equipment for the athletic venues.

Catering Manager

ARAMARK
01.2001 - 04.2004
  • Successfully opened and operated a catering department in a new 30,000 seat MLB facility, while managing a diverse range of events including weddings, corporate functions, and special occasions.
  • Hired and trained 25 hourly associates in a labor union environment.
  • Ordered and received all catering and concession unit's smallwares for the venue opening.
  • Managed high-quality food preparation and presentation, ensuring client satisfaction.

Assistant Catering Manager

ARAMARK
04.1997 - 01.2001
  • Managed 30 hourly associates in a labor union environment.
  • Managed various catering events including 104 lounge box suites.
  • Managed budgets and inventory control, reducing overall costs and minimizing waste.
  • Assisted in the catering aspect of the RFP process for PNC Park and Heinz Field.
  • Increased employee retention rates within the catering department by fostering a culture of open communication and professional development.

Unit Clerk

ARAMARK
09.1996 - 03.1997
  • Prepared event invoices.
  • Processed payroll, sales reports and inventories on a weekly basis.
  • Handled incoming calls professionally.
  • Assisted with catering events.

Unit Clerk - College Work Study Job

ARAMARK
01.1993 - 12.1996
  • Answered unit calls.
  • Prepared special event invoices.
  • Completed manual weekly inventory extensions.
  • Completed weekly invoice reporting.
  • Assisted with weekly operating report.

Education

Food Service Management

Seton Hill College
Greensburg, PA
12-1996

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player

Timeline

General Manager

Sodexo
05.2007 - Current

Catering Manager

Sodexo
04.2004 - 05.2007

Catering Manager

ARAMARK
01.2001 - 04.2004

Assistant Catering Manager

ARAMARK
04.1997 - 01.2001

Unit Clerk

ARAMARK
09.1996 - 03.1997

Unit Clerk - College Work Study Job

ARAMARK
01.1993 - 12.1996

Food Service Management

Seton Hill College

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