Open To Work
Maria Hanrahan
De Forest,WI
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven Retail and Operations leader with 15+ years in high-volume environments. Expertise in managing multiple locations, recruiting talent, and controlling inventory and labor costs. Experienced in leading new store openings and revitalizing underperforming sites. Seeking Retail Manager, District/Area Manager, or Multi-Unit Leadership role to strengthen team engagement and drive business performance.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Noodles & Company
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
06.2022 - Current
- Promoted from Assistant General Manager to General Manager within 6 months
- Selected to open and lead a brand new restaurant location
- Managed operations across multiple locations, addressing diverse sales volumes and staffing needs to ensure seamless functionality
- Managed staffing, scheduling, labor, food safety, inventory, and guest satisfaction
- Built high-performing teams while adapting quickly to changing business needs
- Oversaw inventory levels and implemented corrective action planning to enhance cost management
- Acted as Area Manager during leadership absences, maintaining operational continuity and team morale
General Manager
Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Led and expanded catering division and fostered relationships with community businesses creating large and repeat orders and add-on sales
- Led and developed team of 15 employees, overseeing hiring, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, and performance management to enhance team effectiveness
- Managed inventory purchasing and vendor relationships, ensuring product availability and reducing waste through strategic sourcing decisions
- Supported team across operations, focusing on guest relations, food production, and optimizing online ordering platforms and social media engagement
Food Production Supervisor
Aramark-Dodge County Correctional Facility
Juneau, Wisconsin
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Supervised daily food production operations to maintain safety compliance and uphold quality standards
- Supervised daily food preparation and service for correctional facility residents
- Trained new staff on food safety standards and production processes
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain kitchen operations
- Monitored equipment performance and coordinated maintenance requests to prevent production delays
Bakery Team Lead
Sendik's
West Bend, Wisconsin
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Trained and mentored new team members in baking techniques
- Coordinated production schedules to align with customer demand
- Handled customer service tasks including complaint resolution, special orders, product recommendations, and merchandising
- Supported Bakery Manager in overseeing daily operations of grocery store bakery department, including staff supervision, duty delegation, production, packaging, and product ordering
Additional Leadership Experience
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- Branch Manager/Marketing Director - Enterprise Credit Union
- Lead Bookseller/Supervisor - Barnes & Noble
- Retail Associate - Kohl's
- Public Relations & Marketing
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Operational management
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Cost control
- Sales strategy
- Customer relationship management
- Staff development
- Strategic decision-making
Timeline
General Manager
Noodles & Company
06.2022 - Current
General Manager
Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe
12.2020 - 06.2022
Food Production Supervisor
Aramark-Dodge County Correctional Facility
08.2019 - 12.2020
Bakery Team Lead
Sendik's
07.2015 - 08.2019
Additional Leadership Experience
*
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee