Shana Prenushi
Abilene,TX
Summary
Dynamic restaurant owner with a proven track record in menu development and staff supervision at Vetoni’s Italian Restaurant in 2 locations. Expert in financial planning and business marketing, successfully optimizing operations to enhance customer engagement and drive repeat business. Committed to fostering a positive team environment while ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Self Employed
Graham, TX
10.2000 - Current
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both employees and patrons alike.
- Optimized menu offerings based on customer feedback, leading to better sales performance and high levels of repeat business.
- Effectively managed payroll responsibilities while adhering to budgetary constraints, promoting cost-effective staffing practices across all shifts.
- Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and Number employees.
- Mentored and developed staff members, fostering an environment that promoted professional growth within the team.
- Established strong vendor relationships for the consistent sourcing of fresh ingredients at competitive prices.
- Cultivated a positive dining atmosphere by maintaining a clean and inviting establishment.
- Developed and executed marketing strategies to attract new patrons, resulting in higher foot traffic and improved revenue.
- Oversaw renovation projects that enhanced the aesthetic appeal of the restaurant space, contributing to increased guest satisfaction levels.
Teacher
VIPKID
Online
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Teacher
Bryson ISD
Bryson, TX
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Teacher
Newcastle ISD
Newcastle, TX
01.2013 - 05.2014
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Dental Assistant
Sonnenberg Dental Center
Graham, TX
06.2000 - 04.2006
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared instruments and equipment for use in dental procedures, ensuring their availability when needed.
- Explained treatment procedures and instructed patients on home care guidelines.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
Dental Assistant
Cliff Drive Dental
Graham, TX
06.1998 - 08.2000
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
- Performed x-rays safely while adhering to radiation safety guidelines, ensuring high-quality diagnostic images for dentists'' evaluations.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Sterilized rooms and prepped equipment and instruments for Number procedures daily.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Assisted dentists with complex procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Education Emphasis In Engli - Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05.2013
High School -
Graham High School
Graham, TX05.1997
Skills
- Menu development
- Staff supervision
- Business planning
- Customer engagement
- Staff management
- Small business operations
- Financial planning
- Employee scheduling
- Business marketing
- Staff hiring
- Health code compliance
- POS system operation
Certification
Teacher certificate ELAR 4-12
Timeline
Teacher
VIPKID
05.2017 - 03.2020
Teacher
Bryson ISD
08.2014 - 06.2016
Teacher
Newcastle ISD
01.2013 - 05.2014
Restaurant Owner
Self Employed
10.2000 - Current
Dental Assistant
Sonnenberg Dental Center
06.2000 - 04.2006
Dental Assistant
Cliff Drive Dental
06.1998 - 08.2000
Bachelor Of Science In Education Emphasis In Engli - Education
Grand Canyon University
High School -
Graham High School