Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Pacific Northwest Restaurant Group Inc.
12.2022 - Current
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Operations Manager
Cascadia Global Security
09.2020 - 08.2021
Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Assistant Manager
JDWY Restaurants LLC
11.2017 - 12.2022
Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
Manager in Training
Spearmint Rhino
05.2017 - 11.2017
Enhanced supervisory and leadership abilities by working closely with supervisor.
Stayed up to date on changing product and service options to provide top-notch support to customers and employees.
Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to confirm adequate cash supply.
Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company.
Conceptualized innovative sales solutions to increase company revenue.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Account Manager
Pacific Power And Light
01.2017 - 05.2017
Facilitated client satisfaction and renewed customer relations to drive growth.
Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.
Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
Sales Team Manager- Call Center
Xerox/Apple Project
06.2014 - 01.2017
Provided real-time coaching, guidance and feedback to customer service agents to achieve development goals.
Led daily team meetings to review performance, set targets and motivate staff.
Resolved escalated customer issues promptly and professionally to maintain satisfaction.
Determined quality assurance benchmarks and set standards for improvement.
Established and oversaw performance targets for call center associates.
Evaluated data to identify trends and determine customer service needs.
Executed Monthly Performance Plans with representatives to to identify production gaps.
Collaborated with training team to boost product support and certification training initiatives.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
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