Sean M Perrodin
Training Leader
Spring,TX
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Insurance Agent
Independant Broker
The Woodlands, Texas
05.2020 - Current
- Customized existing insurance programs to suit individual client needs by analyzing specific requirements.
- Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases, and cold calling.
- Followed up promptly with interested clients to close sales.
- Generated quotes and proposals for clients to match individual needs.
- Negotiated contracts with clients to establish best coverage with lowest cost.
- Assessed coverage plans and long-term business goals to successfully align new products with plans and strategies.
- Trained and developed other licensed insurance agents to become a business builder within the financial services industry.
- Developed a system on tracking and tracing results to generate predictable income.
General Store Manager
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
Shenandoah, Texas
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Promoted team collaboration, performance and efficiency by fostering healthy environments focused on mutual success resulting in a 70% retention rate of team members
- Coached, trained and supervised new General Managers in the marketplace with a 90% retention rate
- Hired, trained and developed team members performance and provided comprehensive coaching in leadership, teamwork and customer service
- Achieved consistent budget targets with optimal expense controls and elimination of unnecessary waste
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
- Addressed and resolved strategy issues to support sales management and guide business direction resulting in a $1.6 million operation
- Oversaw and improved food cost by 7% to 9% decrease and managing labor to 4% decrease resulting in a 60% to 62% prime cost 3% to 5% below budget resulting in a 7% to 10% net profit monthly
- Provided excellent customer service, promoting membership loyalty and increasing customer satisfaction rates
- Supervised team of 25 staff members
- Achieved status as one of the top restaurant stores ranked #1 in the region comprised of 9 stores.
CEO/Executive Chef Manager
The Culinarian, A Catering Connoisseur
Houston, TX
01.2007 - 04.2017
- Owned and operated a full service catering company
- Control all managerial and staffing needs
- Negotiated all contracts for a win-win solution.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
CEO
Southern Creole Foods, LLC
Beaumont, TX
05.2013 - 01.2017
- Excellence in developing award winning Creole food products, of five product lines Research and development specialist;
- Responsible for the day to day operations
- Developing food product specifications and standardization
- Train staff for product knowledge, assure quality control, safety and sanitation and workflow efficiency
- Develop all aromatic and flavorful Creole products with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion
- Forecasted and directed effective management and financial control of a $500K annual sales goal
- Furthered brand awareness through partnership with local school district and local grocery retailer
- Integrated new media and web advertising initiatives into client's marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness
- Interviewed, supervised and motivated 20 staff members to achieve optimal productivity
- Increased business profits 25% by streamlining processes and trimming unnecessary positions
- Aligned organizational objectives with company's mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
Culinary Arts Director/Lead Culinary Faculty
San Jacinto College, CULINARY INSTRUCTOR
Houston, TX
05.2007 - 05.2013
- Increased enrollment by 150%
- Manages 9 adjunct faculty, 1 full-time instructor, 2 departments and 180+ students
- Distinguished faculty Post-Secondary Educator of the year -,
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start
- The culinary arts program and pastry arts program achieved national accreditation from the American Culinary Federation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA 09.2004 - 12.2007
Skills
Training and developmentCoaching and mentoring
Enthusiastic leader with 25 years of experience planning, leading and
Improving business profits through a competitive growth plan StrategicIn developing and implementing standard policies of operationsGoal-oriented results Focused on motivating staff and working withDiverse personality types by developing an ownership mentality andAccountability to drive improvementsTimeline
Licensed Insurance Agent
Independant Broker
05.2020 - Current
General Store Manager
Pei Wei Asian Kitchen
05.2017 - 09.2020
CEO
Southern Creole Foods, LLC
05.2013 - 01.2017
Culinary Arts Director/Lead Culinary Faculty
San Jacinto College, CULINARY INSTRUCTOR
05.2007 - 05.2013
CEO/Executive Chef Manager
The Culinarian, A Catering Connoisseur
01.2007 - 04.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
South Louisiana Community College
09.2004 - 12.2007