Rodney Kaufman
Marinette
Summary
Results-driven general manager with a strong background in operational management and team leadership. Skilled in inventory control and budget management, leading to enhanced efficiency and quality. Implemented training programs that improved employee engagement and elevated service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner/Operator (Boy's Burger Co.)
Kaufman Smith Enterprise LLC
Marinette
12.2021 - 10.2024
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers for quality products.
- Managed daily operations and for Kaufman Smith Enterprise LLC.
- Led financial planning and budgeting efforts to support business sustainability initiatives.
- Managed customer service policies, procedures, and standards to maximize customer satisfaction.
General Manager
AEG Marinette LLC
Marinette
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Directed daily operations of three separate restaurants to ensure efficiency and quality standards.
- Purchasing of all food, supplies and equipment.
- Creating and planning full menus
- Monitored cooking and sanitation procedures to uphold health standards.
- Fostered employee engagement through training and development initiatives.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
General Manager
CITY LIMITS LIQUOR
Marinette
11.2016 - 07.2018
- Reviewed financial statements, sales reports, and activity data to assess productivity and identify opportunities for cost reduction and program improvement.
- Planned and directed sales promotions, determined product offerings, and set pricing based on customer demand forecasts.
- Managed inventory for liquor store, optimizing stock levels and organization to enhance operational efficiency.
- Evaluated staffing requirements and managed the hiring and training of new personnel.
- Locate, select, and procure merchandise for resale. Plan store layouts or design displays.
General Manager
HALLERS BEVERAGE
Marinette
01.2014 - 11.2016
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Directed daily operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards.
- Managed staff, prepared work schedules, and assigned specific duties to optimize team performance.
- Fostered employee engagement through training and development initiatives.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate actionable reports for strategic business development planning.
General Manager
OGDEN CLUB
Menominee
02.2012 - 01.2014
- Led strategic planning and execution for new business development, aligning initiatives with company goals.
- Coordinate collaboration to enhance production and sales processes for improved service delivery.
- Oversaw production processes and service delivery to meet quality standards.
- Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and performance data to measure productivity and goals.
- Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel processes.
- Planned and directed sales promotions while collaborating with department heads for alignment.
- Created comprehensive menu offerings and oversaw procurement of food and supplies to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
Food & Beverage Manager
BEST WESTERN RIVERFRONT INN
Marinette
11.1998 - 12.2011
- Ordered and purchased food, equipment, and supplies to maintain inventory levels and support operational needs.
- Oversaw inventory management and procurement of supplies.
- Monitored compliance with health and fire regulations for food preparation, serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities to ensure safety and quality standards.
- Monitor budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted.
- Scheduled staff shifts to optimize coverage and meet service demands.
- Coordinated special events and catering services for guests.
Inventory Control
HAWAII JEWELRY DESIGN CO
Honolulu
01.1992 - 04.1996
- Managed inventory control systems to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Oversaw compliance with established inventory control policies and procedures to ensure operational integrity.
- Supported inventory control and stock ordering processes to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Reviewed inventory control reports ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Aided implementation of new inventory control systems to enhance accuracy and tracking.
Inventory Control Analyst
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Tucson
06.1986 - 02.1989
- Managed inventory records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with military standards for optimal operational integrity.
- Analyzed supply chain processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending actionable improvements to enhance workflow.
- Conducted regular audits of stock levels, preventing shortages or overages and maintaining inventory reliability.
- Conducted cycle counts to identify discrepancies between actual and recorded stock levels.
- Oversaw inventory control and local purchasing activities
Education
High School -
CRIVITZ HIGH SCHOOL
Crivitz, WisconsinNWTC
Green Bay, WisconsinInventory management/logistics
USAF
Denver, ColoradoSkills
- Time management and organization
- Teamwork and leadership
- Operational management
- Inventory control
- Customer service and support
- Staff training and development
- Compliance oversight
- Goal achievement
- Budget management
- New business development
Timeline
Co-Owner/Operator (Boy's Burger Co.)
Kaufman Smith Enterprise LLC
12.2021 - 10.2024
General Manager
AEG Marinette LLC
11.2018 - 12.2022
General Manager
CITY LIMITS LIQUOR
11.2016 - 07.2018
General Manager
HALLERS BEVERAGE
01.2014 - 11.2016
General Manager
OGDEN CLUB
02.2012 - 01.2014
Food & Beverage Manager
BEST WESTERN RIVERFRONT INN
11.1998 - 12.2011
Inventory Control
HAWAII JEWELRY DESIGN CO
01.1992 - 04.1996
Inventory Control Analyst
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
06.1986 - 02.1989
High School -
CRIVITZ HIGH SCHOOL
NWTC
Inventory management/logistics
USAF