Rhonda Wick
Alpharetta,GA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Sales and Catering Director
Ranch Catering
San Diego, CA
07.1996 - 10.2017
- Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
- Created reports summarizing progress against organizational goals and objectives.
- Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Established relationships with key partners and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
Business Owner
A Bite of New York
Tempe, Arizona
04.1990 - 07.1995
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Participated in trade shows, conventions, and other events related to industry promotion.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income, and expenses.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
- Ensured compliance with all local laws and regulations related to the business operations.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure proper budgeting of resources.
- Scheduled maintenance activities for equipment used by the business.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner.
- Analyzed competitor's pricing and product offerings in order to remain competitive within the market.
- Managed inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs.
- Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
- Established strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive prices.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Initiated cost-cutting measures when necessary without sacrificing quality of products or services.
- Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
- Reviewed financial statements on a monthly basis in order to assess financial health of the organization.
- Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Aviation High School
Redondo Beach, CA05-1969
Skills
- Growth planning
- Marketing
- Purchasing
- Talent management
- Staffing
- Small business development
- Contract negotiations
- Team building
- Business operations organization
- Training and development
- Team player
- Customer relations
- Customer retention
Accomplishments
- Woman's Business Award, 2015
- Team Leader of the Year, 2013-2015
Certification
- Serve Safe Qualified, 1987-2017
Timeline
Executive Sales and Catering Director
Ranch Catering
07.1996 - 10.2017
Business Owner
A Bite of New York
04.1990 - 07.1995
- Serve Safe Qualified, 1987-2017
High School Diploma -
Aviation High School