Nick Brousseau
Eau Claire,WI
Summary
Proactive Manager with history of success managing operations, building teams and equipping employees with skills to independently handle business needs. Offers progressive experience combined with sound judgement and good problem-solving abilities. Strong record of surpassing organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Wagner's Lanes and the Complexx
05.2019 - Current
- Mentored and motivated team members to achieve business goals.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Oversaw inventory by ordering precise quantities of stock and executing corrective actions.
- Negotiated price and service with vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring, training and reviewing of team members.
Bar Manager
Varsity Club
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Hired, oversaw and trained all bar staff, including at our wedding venue.
- Implemented all inventory and sales tracking methods.
- Developed and executed bar and restaurant prices, specials and promotions.
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
General Manager
The Pickle Bar
05.2013 - 02.2017
- Led a team of 15-20, mostly local university students.
- Did all hiring, scheduling and training for all staff positions.
- Implemented operational strategies and built customer and employee loyalty.
- Developed and maintain ordering and inventory levels to ensure suitable product was available on hand.
- Installed and maintained POS systems.
- Managed purchasing, sales and marketing operations.
- Performed all operational duties such as payroll, accounting, cash balancing and deposits.
Bouncer/Barback
Whiskey's Grill and Bar
04.2009 - 05.2013
- Furnished patrons with ticket stubs, wrist bands and hand stamps to denote rightful admission.
- Enforced dress codes and refused objectionable attire.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Replaced empty kegs and soda syrups.
- Checked ID cards and verified bar guests were of legal age.
Education
History
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYPublic History
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WIChippewa Falls High School
Chippewa Falls, WI2006
Skills
- Employee Relations
- Strategic planning skill
- Employee Scheduling
- Operations Management
- Business operations knowledge
- Staff Management
- Inventory Control
- Customer Retention
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Operations Oversight
Timeline
Assistant General Manager
Wagner's Lanes and the Complexx
05.2019 - Current
Bar Manager
Varsity Club
05.2018 - 01.2019
General Manager
The Pickle Bar
05.2013 - 02.2017
Bouncer/Barback
Whiskey's Grill and Bar
04.2009 - 05.2013
History
University of Wyoming
Public History
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Chippewa Falls High School
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