Highly motivated, passionate, friendly and energetic business professional of the Hospitality and Customer Service Industry
Worked in customer service and the hospitality business for over 30 years. Established a customer first mentality with teams by setting the example. Focused on hiring right, training right, and doing right for the employee. Developed a teamwork oriented tone with the goal of 100% operational excellence with spirit and enthusiasm.
Work with businesses on customer satisfaction and service. The focus is to improve the overall experience for customers and retention. Work with members of the team on engaging the customer with a smile on every interaction and with the utmost in hospitality
Developed a customer first plan to grow the hospitality segment of the business. Increased hotel restaurant customer portfolio by 50 clients.
Developed and hired customer oriented management teams with a focus of being fully staffed and fully prepared. Developed operational excellence in an immaculate environment. Recruited spirited team members with high energy and fiscal responsibility disciplines. Worked with each team by putting their needs first to enable the positive customer satisfaction results. Goal of 100% satisfaction for both the customer and employee.
Outbacker of the Year in 2010. Beacon of Light Award 2005. Operator of the Year 2006 California Restaurant Association. Managing Partner of the Year Outback Steakhouse 1996. I work directly with several charities, including the Gary Sinise Foundation, After School All-Stars, FARA, and MDA.
California Military Department Foundation Board Member