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GeneralManager

Teona Hamilton

Tulsa,OK

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Sunholdings, excelling in operational excellence and strategic planning. Expert in budget coordination and team training, driving year-over-year growth while enhancing customer retention. Adept at vendor negotiations and fostering employee development, ensuring a motivated workforce and streamlined operations.

Work History

General Manager

Sunholdings
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
  • Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Hospitality Worker

Cox Business Center
  • Processed payments with focus on accuracy and correct cash-handling procedures.
  • Communicated with customers to promptly resolve complaints and address inquiries.
  • Prepared food and beverages and verified adherence of quality and safe food-handling standards.
  • Trained new staff members on proper customer service and hospitality policies.
  • Greeted guests with friendly and professional acknowledgment to build rapport.
  • Reduced risks by maintaining clean and organised work environment.
  • Performed general cleaning by sweeping and mopping floors, washing dishes and emptying trash.
  • Delivered excellent customer service to support company reputation and patron satisfaction.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Enforced policies and procedures to increase efficiency.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons and improve customer retention rate.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with guests for satisfaction.
  • Liaised with housekeeping staff to verify service and maintenance of hotel standards.
  • Coordinated with vendors for repair and maintenance of hotel.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided feedback and guidance.
  • Monitored hotel's budget and financial records.
  • Trained new staff members in customer service techniques and hotel operations.

Banquet Server

Bok Center
  • Answered guest questions about event plans and food service choices.
  • Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
  • Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
  • Performed opening and closing duties for banquet hall, following checklist to restock supplies and clean up all service areas.
  • Handled food and beverage orders for up to Number guests, delivering prompt and friendly service.
  • Set up banquet tables and chairs based on event requirements.
  • Worked with banquet manager to coordinate event set up and schedule.
  • Adhered to all health and safety regulations while serving food and beverages.
  • Carried out professional service, retaining polite and friendly approach at all times.
  • Assessed meal preparation to check creation of special orders and cooking procedures.
  • Supervised set up of banquet food stations and coordinated service to multiple dining areas.
  • Refilled beverage glasses, cleared and reset tables, and stocked service areas.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing, and cash management practices.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
  • Processed customer payments to accurately record transactions.
  • Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
  • Arranged food, utensils and condiments on trays to serve meals with necessary items.
  • Supported needs of Number- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Type restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality.
  • Served meals to customers according to established guidelines.
  • Maintained clean and safe work environment.
  • Replenished condiments and other supplies at tables and service bars.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Monitored staff money handling for suspicious behaviors like card skimming.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Asked diners about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback to improve operations.

Education

Bachelor - Accounting And Finance

Daniel Webster College
NH
05.2011

Skills

  • Advertising and marketing
  • Sales
  • Branding
  • PC competent
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Regulatory affairs
  • Multi-unit operation management
  • Event management and promotion
  • Leader
  • Risk management
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Workflow planning
  • Market growth
  • Staff-retention programs
  • Salary structure/compensation analysis
  • Customer retention
  • Team training and development
  • Purchasing and planning
  • Business administration
  • Operations management
  • Business development
  • Vendor negotiations
  • Inventory control
  • Staff management
  • Time and resource optimization
  • Deadline oriented
  • Change implementation
  • Staff training and development
  • Strategic planning
  • Distribution management
  • Team player
  • Budget coordination
  • Bilingual
  • Analytical skills
  • Public relations
  • Team leadership
  • Financial document control
  • Quality management
  • Employee scheduling
  • Customer experiences
  • Communication skills
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Effective leader
  • Schedule management
  • Staff training
  • Customer relationship management
  • Training and coaching
  • Service quality improvement
  • Organizational development
  • Leadership and team building
  • Financial acumen
  • Vendor sourcing
  • Employee development
  • Risk mitigation
  • Marketing
  • Top talent recruiting, hiring, and retention
  • Recruitment
  • Loss prevention
  • Account management
  • Staff motivation

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

General Manager

Sunholdings

Hospitality Worker

Cox Business Center

Banquet Server

Bok Center

Bachelor - Accounting And Finance

Daniel Webster College
Teona Hamilton