District Manager with demonstrated experience managing company assets and developing people for future growth. Strategic planner talented in seeing multiple options for improvement, operational streamlining and potential growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
HuHot Mongolian Grills
10.2023 - Current
Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation. Each location having 2 or 3 managers and anywhere from 20-40 hourly employees
Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Manager, Channel Growth
Panera Bread LLC
01.2021 - 10.2023
Oversaw the Dakotas, Boise, and Washington East markets, Supported three regional managers on all things Channel including Drive Thru Catering, Delivery, and e-commerce operations
-Supported all three markets in developing and rolling out Bakery of the Future for Panera Bread
Actively worked with the Panera Corporate Food Cost Team to identify any opportunities with our regional systems and how they integrate with the new bakery operations
Coached GMs/OPs in training and developing Channel Specialists and Catering Leads across all three markets
Roll included leading monthly online meetings, in-person café visits, bi-weekly online meetings with each individual CS, and in person classes taught in café
Operating Partner/TGM
Panera Bread LLC
02.2015 - 01.2021
Company Overview: Union Gap, WA #1878
Hired before the Café was built and was involved in helping oversee the building being completed, hiring, and training a full staff
Responsible for all overseeing all aspects of café operations
Oversaw all the hiring, training, coaching, and development of a staff of40
Hired the current OP and AGM at café opening 9 years ago and they are still in position today
Distributor Network Field Manager
Click Wholesale Distributing
09.2013 - 10.2014
Company Overview: Renton, WA
Communicate, execute, and report, as necessary, to facilitate attainment of monthly, quarterly, and annual plans for beer, wine, and spirit suppliers
Tasked with informing and educating the sales staff of the various network partners to advance Click Wholesale’s brands and culture; increase overall sales performance and brand familiarity
This role included one on one training as well as giving group presentations of up to two dozen sales professionals
General Manager
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company
06.2010 - 09.2013
Company Overview: Snoqualmie, WA
-Oversaw the expansion of the Taproom facility from45 seats to a total of120 seats: retail sales increased80%
-Negotiated all contracts for the brewery including multi-year hop, grain, foodservice, merchant services, and more
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
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.
Sales Manager
Bottles of Grapes
10.2008 - 02.2010
Company Overview: Ellensburg, WA
Hired and trained a sales team professionals
Coordinated sales strategies with all suppliers and disseminated the information to all sales employees of the company to ensure the company was compliant with the suppliers plans
Created a wholesale beer distribution component of the business, including bringing on new suppliers, establishing pricing, and launching the program with retailers
The portfolio development added $250,000 in annual sales revenue with a gross wholesale margin of 30% to the business
Sales Manager
Lynch Distributing
07.2002 - 10.2008
Company Overview: Yakima, WA
Received and analyzed sales and marketing programs from national suppliers, ensure that the information is disseminated to the sales staff and implemented in retail outlets
Oversaw geographical expansion of the company’s territory, hired, and trained sales professional, and developed the strategy to bring on new customers to ensure the expansion was profitable
The territory expansion added $200,000 in revenues the first full year with a combined wholesale margin of28%
Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
Organized regular sales meetings to review progress, share best practices, and set achievable targets for continued success.
Education
01.2021
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01.2004
B.S. - Administrative Management
Central Washington University
01.2000
Skills
Leadership skills Leading teams ranging from 20 to 150
Recruiting and hiring Proven ability to develop and implement plans to reduce turnover and increase retention
Strategic planning Having been involved in all aspects of growth and expansion projects from planning to building and hiring/training staff
Customer service Years of experience and training on meeting customer needs and expectations
Timeline
District Manager
HuHot Mongolian Grills
10.2023 - Current
Manager, Channel Growth
Panera Bread LLC
01.2021 - 10.2023
Operating Partner/TGM
Panera Bread LLC
02.2015 - 01.2021
Distributor Network Field Manager
Click Wholesale Distributing
09.2013 - 10.2014
General Manager
Snoqualmie Falls Brewing Company
06.2010 - 09.2013
Sales Manager
Bottles of Grapes
10.2008 - 02.2010
Sales Manager
Lynch Distributing
07.2002 - 10.2008
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B.S. - Administrative Management
Central Washington University
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