Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Party City, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Spearheaded initiatives that drove significant sales growth while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Adept at problem resolution and training, ensuring high employee satisfaction and exceptional customer relations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Party City
05.2018 - 03.2025
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
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.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
Fostered culture of continuous improvement, introducing regular review sessions that boosted team performance and morale.
Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
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.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
General Manager
Wallys Party Factory
08.2012 - 04.2018
Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
Housekeeper
Greenbriar Nursing Home
10.2010 - 05.2011
Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
05.2005 - 04.2010
Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Contributed to a positive work culture among colleagues by utilizing effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
Conducted efficient inmate transfers, adhering to strict security protocols while maintaining order and control throughout the process.
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.