Energetic restaurant professional with strong teamwork skills. Determined and responsible with a commitment to improving organizational efficiency, labor costs, and food expenditures. Engaging guests with dynamic brand storytelling.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Cicis
01.2024 - Current
Ensured compliance with all food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
Supervised and trained over 19 staff in customer service, food handling, and safety protocols.
Maintained weekly labor and food cost goals.
Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Tour Leader
Essor LTD
04.2023 - 12.2023
Planned and coordinated tour itineraries to ensure all activities were within time frame.
Maintained accurate records of attendance, receipts, payments, and expenses incurred throughout 3.5 hour tour period.
Supervised tour guides onsite when necessary to ensure quality services were provided by them.
Conducted group briefings at beginning of each tour to explain safety procedures and rules.
Guided groups of up to 18 people on scheduled tours.
Customer Service & Catering Director
Chick-fil-A Franchise
11.2018 - 01.2023
Managed inbound and outbound calls to customers regarding catering orders
Developed maintenance and cleaning protocols for two restaurants
Recruited, hired, and trained staff for customer-friendly facing roles
Increased customer usage of the company app through email campaigns.
General Manager
J.P. Licks Homemade Ice Cream Cafe
01.2018 - 09.2018
Directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity
Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and storage of food and beverage products to ensure quality
Managed recruitment, hiring, and training process for new team members
Built sales forecasts and labor schedules to reflect desired productivity goals.
Marketing & Hospitality Director
Chick-fil-A Franchise
03.2014 - 12.2017
Collaborated with leadership team to develop increased outside catering sales of over 80% for Q1 2017 by developing new business relationships in community.
Initiated a new VIP loyalty program by engaging personally with frequent guests of restaurant.
Crafted and executed marketing strategy and budget for two multi-million dollar Chick-fil-A franchise locations
Collaborated with Leadership Team to reach quarterly and annual sales and performance goals
Developed a new community partnership with local university that led to a 3-5% monthly sales gain in Q1 2016
Coordinated market-level activations (Komen Race for the Cure, Cow Appreciation Day, and other city-wide events)
Evaluated guest hospitality experience, and coached team members for continuous improvement
Managed recruitment process for new team members and conducted initial interviews.
Senior Area Manager
SMS-NA
11.2013 - 01.2014
Consulted with owners of small and medium-size businesses and provide them with services to become more profitable in their business and life.
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
01.2013 - 10.2013
Grew assets to over $200,000 in 4 months
Utilized most up-to-date investment information, coupled with active listening to determine client suitability.
Direct Sales Manager
FamilyLife
05.2006 - 01.2013
Led e-commerce team that generated $2.0 million in annual revenue utilizing SEO tools and email marketing campaigns
Initiated resource selection, pricing, merchandising, and promotion for online store utilizing email, SEO, and social media
Provided excellent guest experience for person-to-person and phone sales.