S.K. Tavakoli
Irvine,CA
Summary
Experienced with managing franchise operations, ensuring seamless business execution.
Utilizes strategic planning to optimize performance and drive profitability.
Skilled in franchise management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Franchise Owner
Grease Monkey
01.2018 - Current
- Established strong relationships with local businesses to foster community support and drive foot traffic to the franchise location.
- Recruited and developed successful leadership staff to handle day-to-day business operations.
- Managed day-to-day operations, overseeing staff scheduling, inventory management, and financial reporting.
- Recruited and trained high-quality staff, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Oversaw payroll, business planning and marketing for franchise operations.
- Raised more than $250,000 in investment funds to start automotive business, building from ground up to achieve consistent year-over-year gains in challenging area.
Vending Machine Owner
Healthy Treats
03.2016 - 03.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs.
Political Science Instructor
Maricopa Community Colleges
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Effectively managed classroom behavior through clear expectations and consistent enforcement of disciplinary policies, creating an optimal learning atmosphere for all students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary learning opportunities, providing students with a well-rounded education.
- Contributed to departmental initiatives aimed at improving the overall quality of political science instruction within the institution.
- Developed tailored lesson plans for diverse learners, ensuring each student''s unique needs were met while maintaining high expectations for achievement.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CABachelor of Arts - Political Science
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Operations management
- Small business operations
- Strategic planning
- Capital pursuit
- Program creation and implementation
Accomplishments
- Achieved top fleet sales status with understanding national fleet system and fleet needs.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Supporting STEM education initiatives
- Basketball
- Gym Workouts
- Family
Timeline
Franchise Owner
Grease Monkey
01.2018 - Current
Vending Machine Owner
Healthy Treats
03.2016 - 03.2019
Political Science Instructor
Maricopa Community Colleges
08.2012 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - Political Science
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Arizona State University
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