Built culture of employee motivation and active engagement through targeted monthly goals and accountability systems with positive reinforcement
Established operational guidelines and identified opportunities for improvement
Recognized employees for demonstrating excellent service resulting in increased company morale
Successfully improved employment turnover through creating incentive and training programs
Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement
Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets
Structured HR consulting services to support franchisees during organizational developments and changes
Multi-Unit Manager
Black Gold Restaurant Group
02.2016 - 10.2021
Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation
Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes
Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness
Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for ownership
Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement
Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs
Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank
Catering Director
The Philbrook Museum of Art
06.2010 - 02.2016
Worked with clients one on one to create enticing catering menus for an array of events from weddings and christenings to work parties and holiday meals
Monitored staff members at catering events and functions, providing in-depth instructions ahead of time
Developed and cultivated lasting relationships within community, promoting business opportunities through effective communication and interpersonal talents
Brought in new business opportunities, helping to drive catering revenues and achieving quarterly and yearly goals
Worked with chefs to prepare custom menus, special meals and featured beverages
Scheduled, organized and led food tastings to facilitate selections and surpass expectations
Analyzed market trends and competitor deals for attractive proposal preparation
Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service