Stephen Riner
Christiansburg,Virginia
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Manager
S&R Consulting
Christiansburg, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented business strategies to maximize profits.
- Analyzed customer needs, identified key issues and proposed solutions.
- Conducted market research to identify potential opportunities for growth.
- Provided consulting services to clients in the areas of operations, finance, marketing, and strategy development.
- Identified operational inefficiencies in existing systems and processes, developed recommendations for improvement plans.
District Sales Manager
US Foods
Hurricane, WV
05.2021 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase market share and profitability of the district.
- Managed a team of sales representatives and provided training, coaching and mentoring to ensure optimal performance.
- Analyzed sales data and identified trends in order to develop targeted sales plans for assigned territory.
- Prepared weekly reports on sales activity, successes and areas needing improvement.
- Conducted regular meetings with sales staff to review progress against goals.
- Negotiated contracts with customers to maximize profits while meeting customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Executive Chef
Lefty's Main Street Grille
Blacksburg, VA
05.2015 - 05.2023
- Created daily specials based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
- Directed kitchen staff in food preparation and presentation to ensure high quality standards were met.
- Supervised the selection, training, scheduling, and performance of kitchen personnel.
- Monitored inventory levels of all food items to ensure adequate supplies are available at all times.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by implementing proper sanitation procedures.
- Planned weekly production schedules to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Art Institute of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2001
Skills
- Business Development
- Budgetary Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Go-To-Market Strategies
- Sell Services
- Client Relationship Management
- Payment Processing Knowledge
- Business Planning
- Profit Raising
- Customer Consultations
- Customer Relationship Management
- Non-Violent Resolutions
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical Thinking
Timeline
Consulting Manager
S&R Consulting
10.2023 - Current
District Sales Manager
US Foods
05.2021 - 10.2023
Executive Chef
Lefty's Main Street Grille
05.2015 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Art Institute of Charlotte
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