Liz Studer
Seattle,WA
Summary
Results-driven Vice President with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Work + Shop Hospitality Group
05.2022 - Current
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Increased sales through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
Director of Training and New Store Openings
True Food Kitchen
03.2017 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 300 employees each year.
- Led openings of 40 locations.
Director of Training
Fox Restaurant Concepts
08.2009 - 03.2017
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Opened 7 differet concepts in 13 locations.
Director of Food and Beverage
Arizona Country Club
11.2006 - 07.2009
General Manager
Houston's, Hillstone Restaurant Group
11.1990 - 11.2006
- Trained the opening service team in 5 locations.
- Worked in Phoenix, Scottsdale, New York City, Long Island, NY and Newport Beach, CA
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
SeattleSkills
- Departmental Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Presentations
- Certified Servsafe Instructor and Proctor
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Work + Shop Hospitality Group
05.2022 - Current
Director of Training and New Store Openings
True Food Kitchen
03.2017 - 05.2022
Director of Training
Fox Restaurant Concepts
08.2009 - 03.2017
Director of Food and Beverage
Arizona Country Club
11.2006 - 07.2009
General Manager
Houston's, Hillstone Restaurant Group
11.1990 - 11.2006
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
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