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Lori Lapidus

LISLE,IL

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with 22 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.

Work History

General Manager

QBBQ Restaurant Group
10.2009 - Current
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • 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.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Store Manager

Trifecta Restaurant Group
09.2004 - 10.2009
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Education

No Degree -

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

High School Diploma -

Naperville North Highschool
Naperville
06.1989

Skills

  • Distribution Management
  • Program Administration
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • P&L Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Expense Control
  • Customer Retention
  • Branding
  • Schedule Management
  • Employee Development
  • Proficient in [Software]
  • Motivation
  • Staff Training/Development
  • Problem Resolution
  • Training and Development
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Staff Motivation
  • Training and Coaching
  • Labor Cost Controls
  • Team Player
  • Staff Management
  • Staffing
  • Client Relations
  • Exceptional Interpersonal Communication
  • Community Outreach
  • Vendor Relationships
  • Staff Development
  • Team Oversight
  • Inventory Control
  • Consistently Meet Goals
  • Effective Leader

Timeline

General Manager

QBBQ Restaurant Group
10.2009 - Current

Store Manager

Trifecta Restaurant Group
09.2004 - 10.2009

No Degree -

College of DuPage

High School Diploma -

Naperville North Highschool
Lori Lapidus