Oscar Guajardo
General Manager
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at London Grill & Tavern, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Cultivated strong client relationships while implementing cost-saving measures that enhanced profitability. Adept at budget analysis and staff motivation, driving organizational growth through strategic initiatives and high employee satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Wing Barn
10.2022 - 03.2025
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
General Manager
London Grill & Tavern
04.2010 - 10.2022
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Store Manager
Wallbangers
05.2004 - 03.2018
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
McAllen Memorial High School
McAllen, Tx. 05.2001 -
Skills
Operations management
Customer relationship management
Team leadership
Project management
Budget analysis
Staff motivation
Time management
Training and development
Financial administration
Advertising and marketing
P&L management
Timeline
General Manager
Wing Barn
10.2022 - 03.2025
General Manager
London Grill & Tavern
04.2010 - 10.2022
Store Manager
Wallbangers
05.2004 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
McAllen Memorial High School
05.2001 -