Lauren Yelton
Houston,TX
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with over 10 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach. Proactive and hardworking, focused on teamwork and continuous development and improvement in all operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Aramark
07.2018 - Current
- Manage all concession operations at NRG Stadium
- Order and control inventory for major events including Texans and Houston Live stock Show and Rodeo
- Manage COS and labor for all concession operations at NRG Stadium
- Participated in hiring, onboarding, and training of hourly new hires as well as new managers
Director of Public Foods
Aramark
05.2013 - 07.2018
- Plan and manage concessions for all NRG Center events
- Schedule and manage labor for all concession employees during events and for non-event day work
- Supported Stadium operations for all major events
- Participated in the planning and execution of a successful Super Bowl LI operation
Food and Beverage Manager
Aramark
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Manage and plan concessions for all events in the George R. Brown Convention Center
- Plan all bar events for convention center
- Manage and schedule all concession and bar employees
- Participated in opening University of Houston football stadium, TDECU
Retail Foods Manager
Aramark
04.2009 - 07.2011
- Manage and plan the retail foods including 15 concession stands, three restaurants, and TDU areas in the Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center
- Planned and directed major bar events for Microsoft WPC, Microsoft Tech Ed, SunGard, and many others
- Responsible for inventory of all retail foods and bars
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NCSkills
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety
- WinArcs, Venue Next
- Labor Management
- Team work
- 10 years in Sports and Entertainment
Timeline
Operations Manager
Aramark
07.2018 - Current
Director of Public Foods
Aramark
05.2013 - 07.2018
Food and Beverage Manager
Aramark
07.2011 - 05.2013
Retail Foods Manager
Aramark
04.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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