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Tanya Madden

Nashua

Summary

General & Operations Manager
Operations and administrative leader with over 20 years of experience supporting senior management, optimizing operational processes, and improving team performance across hospitality and service industries. Skilled in managing executive calendars, coordinating schedules, and facilitating communication between teams. Proven ability to streamline workflows, drive process improvements, and support strategic initiatives. Focused on enhancing efficiency, fostering collaboration, and ensuring smooth daily operations to deliver exceptional service and results.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Food & Beverage/ Operations Manager

Dedham Country & Polo Club
Dedham
06.2025 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior management, including managing calendars and scheduling meetings.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by conducting interviews with prospective candidates.
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure adherence to company policies and standards.
  • Established standard operating procedures for all aspects of restaurant operations including staffing requirements, scheduling protocols, cleaning practices.
  • Coordinated catering events according to client specifications while adhering to budget restrictions.
  • Oversaw the training of new staff members in food preparation techniques, customer service protocols, and safety regulations.
  • Provided ongoing feedback and guidance to employees regarding their job performance as well as offering opportunities for professional growth.
  • Created positive culture to drive employee engagement and satisfaction.
  • Organized and prioritized daily tasks, ensuring efficient use of time, and alignment with leadership goals.
  • Prepared detailed reports on operational performance, staffing, and financials, delivering clear insights to senior leadership for decision-making.
  • Coordinated events, both private and large-scale, handling logistics, staffing, and vendor management, to ensure smooth execution.
  • Acted as a liaison between senior leadership and staff, ensuring consistent communication and efficient workflow across teams.
  • Managed confidential documents, including HR files and financial data, ensuring security and proper organization.

Key Skills: Executive Support |Calendar and Schedule Management.|Report Generation.|Event Coordination.|Confidential Record Management.

Operations Manager

Jesamondo Salon & Spa
Natick
03.2004 - 02.2020
  • Provided administrative support to the leadership team, managing schedules, organizing meetings, and handling communication across departments.
  • Collaborated with senior management on staffing, recruitment, and training efforts to build a high-performing team.
  • Assisted in managing inventory and preparing budget reports to maintain operational efficiency and cost control.
  • Worked closely with leadership to implement business strategies, ensuring goals were aligned, and progress was tracked.
  • Coordinated staff training, ensuring team members were proficient with systems and procedures, to maintain high standards of service.
  • Handled client relations, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive customer experience.

Key Skills: Calendar Management.| Team Coordination |Budget and Inventory Management.|Staff Training.|Client Relations.

  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
  • Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
  • Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.

Education

N/A - Business Management

Mount Ida College
Newton, MA
01.2001

High School Equivalency Diploma - Business Administration

Devens Job Corps/Vocational Center
Ayer, MA
06.1999

High School - General Studies

West Roxbury High School
West Roxbury, MA
06-1999

Skills

  • Schedule management
  • Report preparation
  • Meeting coordination
  • Administrative support

Organizational skills

  • Task prioritization
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Event management
  • Logistics coordination
  • Confidential record maintenance

Timeline

Assistant Food & Beverage/ Operations Manager

Dedham Country & Polo Club
06.2025 - Current

Operations Manager

Jesamondo Salon & Spa
03.2004 - 02.2020

N/A - Business Management

Mount Ida College

High School Equivalency Diploma - Business Administration

Devens Job Corps/Vocational Center

High School - General Studies

West Roxbury High School