Sade Raffenbeul
Albertville,MN
Summary
Training General Manager motivated to improve organization and employee performance by creating environment of mutual respect, trust, consensus-building and accountability. Exceptional talent delivering multi-modal training across functions to improve knowledge and performance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Training General Manager
Caribou Coffee
08.2019 - Current
- Increased overall productivity by conducting regular skills assessments and providing targeted training opportunities.
- Implemented inventory control measures to minimize waste and optimize product availability, ensuring optimal stock levels across all locations.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Exceeded sales targets with well-developed sales strategy and empowering team coaching.
- Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
- Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
- Boosted employee morale by creating positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Supervised multiple locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Coordinated with other General Managers to actualize performance improvement strategies.
- Oversaw successful store opening, coordinating staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new location.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
General Manager
Broadway Pizza
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
Manager of Operations
Laddy Lake Pub
12.2014 - 06.2016
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
Bar Manager
The Shorewood Bar And Grill
04.2011 - 11.2014
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
- Organized charity events at the venue which garnered positive press coverage while supporting social causes.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Boosted attendee satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail in event organization and execution.
- Oversaw budget management for all aspects of event planning, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
CFO
ARS POS
03.2006 - 05.2011
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements by staying current on industry developments and implementing necessary controls within organization.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Drove revenue growth by developing pricing strategies that maximized both sales volume and profitability.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable to track income and expenditures, drive statutory compliance and provide quantitative financial information.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Becker High School
Becker06.1992
Some College (No Degree) -
St. Cloud State
St. CloudSkills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- P&L Management
- Strategic thinker
- Quality Assurance
- Calendar Management
- Financial Management
- Revenue Forecasting
- Operations Oversight
- Inventory Control
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Leadership training
- Written and oral communication
Timeline
Training General Manager
Caribou Coffee
08.2019 - Current
General Manager
Broadway Pizza
06.2016 - 08.2019
Manager of Operations
Laddy Lake Pub
12.2014 - 06.2016
Bar Manager
The Shorewood Bar And Grill
04.2011 - 11.2014
CFO
ARS POS
03.2006 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Becker High School
Some College (No Degree) -
St. Cloud State
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