Lenny Altobello
Bartlett,IL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 30 years of experience at Barbello Inc, excelling in operations and inventory management. Proven track record in enhancing customer engagement and staff motivation. Adept at vendor engagement and delivery scheduling, ensuring optimal business performance. Recognized for reliability and teamwork, consistently achieving business growth and customer satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Barbello Inc
01.2010 - 11.2024
- 30+ years experience in Restaurant business.
- Managed financial aspects of the business including budgeting, cash flow management, daily and monthly records and responsible for banking.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Provided outstanding customer service, valued our customers like they were family.
- Responsible for maintaining Inventory- ordering from suppliers, ensuring constant deliveries to provide the freshest products and searched to find the best prices.
- Responsible for creating specials and advertisment to help generate increased business and sales.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, reducing operational costs.
Manager
Barbello Inc
06.2005 - 12.2009
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a functioning restaurant.
- Face to Face communication with customers and staff.
- Assisted with hiring and training new staff.
- Tasked with dealing with Health Inspector- implementing changes and keeping restaurant in excellent, clean, working condition.
Assistant Manager
Barbello Inc
08.2001 - 05.2005
- Supervised day-to-day operations from open to close.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized restaurant to enhance the customers experience.
- Worked side by side building strong working relationships with staff.
- Introduced specials to help increase business sales.
- Learned to monitor inventory, place daily orders to ensure the freshest products.
Part/ Full Time Employee
Barbello Inc
06.1994 - 07.2001
- Responsible for greeting and communicating face to face with customers.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours while attending school.
- Learned to pay attention to detail while completing orders
College Pro Painting
Dan Swiatkiewicz
05.1999 - 08.1999
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois, IL05-2001
Skills
- Customer engagement
- Operations management
- Inventory management
- Delivery scheduling
- Vendor engagement
- Reliable and responsible
- Staff management
- Teamwork
- Hard Working
- Fast learner
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Barbello Inc
01.2010 - 11.2024
Manager
Barbello Inc
06.2005 - 12.2009
Assistant Manager
Barbello Inc
08.2001 - 05.2005
College Pro Painting
Dan Swiatkiewicz
05.1999 - 08.1999
Part/ Full Time Employee
Barbello Inc
06.1994 - 07.2001
Bachelor of Science -
Illinois State University