Nathan Heimuli
Omaha,NE
Summary
Seasoned executive with a proven track record in driving business growth, notably at The Lazy Leopard, through strategic planning and sales negotiation. Expert in personnel management and vendor negotiations, achieving significant market penetration. Demonstrates a keen ability to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, leveraging both hard and soft skills for superior performance.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
The Lazy Leopard
Omaha, NE
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Analyzed market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities for growth.
- Negotiated contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
- Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities.
General Manager
Winchester Bar & Grill, Oleavers Bar
Omaha, NE
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Maximized time and employee productivity, consolidating data, payroll and accounting programs into centralized systems.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
Partner/Owner/Operations Manager
The Collins Restaurant
Omaha, NE
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed daily operations of the business including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, staffing, and customer service.
- Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies to increase restaurant sales.
- Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
- Managed cash flow by setting budgets for expenses such as labor cost, food cost, ensuring timely payment of bills and taxes as well as monitoring accounts receivable and payable records .
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across foodservice, storage and preparation stations.
Owner/Operator/Chef
Rathskeller Bier Haus
Omaha, NE
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
- Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
- Reviewed food orders from kitchen staff for accuracy before delivery to guests.
- Assessed bar inventory levels regularly to determine ordering needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation across foodservice, storage and preparation stations.
- Trained staff, facilitated staff meetings and spearheaded menu development.
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs.
Bar Manager/FOH Manager
Losole Mio Ristorante
Omaha, NE
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Restocked beer and liquor regularly and after special events.
- Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
- Conducted weekly team meetings to discuss upcoming events, promotions and menu changes.
Territory Manager
Nebraska Wine and Spirits
Omaha, NE
- Monitored competitive activity and adjusted strategies to maintain market position.
- Conducted cold calls to offer services to potential customers.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Developed solid connections with customers to promote products.
- Monitored sales performance metrics to ensure achievement of targets.
- Increased territory sales by implementing strategic market penetration techniques.
Territory Manager
Finnochairo Wine Company
Omaha, NE
- Monitored competitive activity and adjusted strategies to maintain market position.
- Conducted cold calls to offer services to potential customers.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
- Developed budget plans for sales activities and monitored expenditure.
- Monitored sales performance metrics to ensure achievement of targets.
- Increased territory sales by implementing strategic market penetration techniques.
Finance Manager
Baxter Chrysler Dodge
Omaha, NE
- Assessed feasibility of loan approval by reviewing financial histories, available credit and current employment.
- Located and suggested loan packages that met client needs and priorities.
- Verified client financial information to determine creditworthiness and loan eligibility.
- Helped customers make decisions about loans and lines of credit based on availability, terms and benefits.
Finance and Insurance Manager
Edwards Oneill Cadilac, Olds and Suburu
Council Bluffs, IA
- Assessed feasibility of loan approval by reviewing financial histories, available credit and current employment.
- Located and suggested loan packages that met client needs and priorities.
- Analyzed customer credit histories in order to determine eligibility for loans.
- Negotiated loan terms and conditions with banks, credit unions, and other lending institutions.
Education
Finance And Insurance
Enterprise Financial Group
Dallas, TX01-1998
High School Diploma -
Omaha Central
Omaha, NE05-1993
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NEBar Owner, and Kitchen Safety
ServSafe
Omaha, NESkills
- Sales negotiation
- Mechanical recoveries
- Documentation and reporting
- Personnel management
- Vendor negotiation
- Budget development
- Negotiation
- Pricing strategy development
- Strategic planning
Timeline
Owner/Operator
The Lazy Leopard
07.2023 - 01.2025
General Manager
Winchester Bar & Grill, Oleavers Bar
10.2022 - 10.2023
Partner/Owner/Operations Manager
The Collins Restaurant
01.2021 - 10.2023
Owner/Operator/Chef
Rathskeller Bier Haus
01.2017 - 01.2021
Bar Manager/FOH Manager
Losole Mio Ristorante
01.1996 - 01.2002
Territory Manager
Nebraska Wine and Spirits
Territory Manager
Finnochairo Wine Company
Finance Manager
Baxter Chrysler Dodge
Finance and Insurance Manager
Edwards Oneill Cadilac, Olds and Suburu
Finance And Insurance
Enterprise Financial Group
High School Diploma -
Omaha Central
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bar Owner, and Kitchen Safety
ServSafe