Marlene Ruiz

Management & Leadership

• Coached, mentored, and trained team members for enhanced performance.
• Led projects for increased productivity across departments.
• Collaborated with teams for timely project completion within budget.
• Addressed staff performance issues and conducted regular meetings.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Managed vendor relationships and negotiated contracts.
• Reviewed purchase orders for accuracy and negotiated pricing.
• Maintained records of purchasing activities and ensured timely deliveries.

Financial & Inventory Management

• Achieved financial objectives through budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitored inventory levels and prepared reports on purchasing activities.

Restaurant Operations Management

• Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and managed day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Supervised staff training in customer service, food safety, and protocols.
• Resolved customer complaints and oversaw recruitment, hiring, and training of employees.
• Developed strategies for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Financial & Inventory Oversight

• Analyzed financial statements and monitored ingredient stock levels.
• Ordered supplies within budget guidelines and created detailed revenue and expense reports.

• Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
• Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
• Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
• Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.