Samantha Barrera
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Partner
Willie's Grill And Icehouse
09.2015 - Current
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements via weekly P&L.
- Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to Director of Operations and leaders in our corporate office.
- Managed restaurant scheduling, foodservice and customer service.
- Audited kitchen and front of house to guarantee cost-effectiveness of restaurant.
- Scheduled approximately 75 restaurant workers daily and filled in for shifts based on the needs of the restaurant.
- Reduced labor costs at various amounts per week by reworking schedules, operations standards and workflow.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Safety Manager/Receptionist Administrator
Texas Electronic Systems Specialists, Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2021
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitated occupational safety meetings and handled inquiries, questions and concerns in terms of training.
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Facilitated training for approximately 15-20 employees.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to promote workplace safety.
- Compiled record of employee certifications/licenses
- Answered calls on multiple line system.
- Handled any supply orders for the office
- Assisted service depart in scheduling new jobs and service requests.
- Helping in keeping track of shipping orders coming in/out of the warehouse.
- Helped in planning company events such as Holiday parties, SA Rodeo BBQ Cook Off Event, and Customer Appreciation Celebration.
- Assisted in fire permit application process for upcoming jobs in various cities/counties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University- San Antonio
San Antonio05.2017
Skills
- Operations Management
- Forecasting
- Food Safety Expertise
- Budgeting Expert
- Organizational Development
- Leadership Development
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Team Building
- Staff Training
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 75-100 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
Food Manager's Certification, 2022
TABC Certification, 2023
Timeline
Managing Partner
Willie's Grill And Icehouse
09.2015 - Current
Safety Manager/Receptionist Administrator
Texas Electronic Systems Specialists, Inc.
03.2015 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas A&M University- San Antonio
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