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Vedad Pitnjakovic

St. Petersburg,FL

Summary

Dynamic Managing Partner at Oak and Ola with expertise in budget management and strategic planning. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and forging strategic partnerships, leading to significant business growth. Adept at team leadership and market analysis, consistently achieving organizational goals through innovative sales strategies and effective stakeholder engagement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Partner

Oak and Ola
Tampa, FL
11.2023 - Current
  • Established strategic roadmap and directed operational roll-out.
  • Oversaw company's budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Coordinate activities within human resources, marketing, and sales divisions.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, investors, and employees
  • Participated in conferences and events to enhance company presence.
  • Managed workforce of 80 employees to achieve organizational goals.
  • Engaged in high-level negotiations to form strategic partnerships and alliances, enhancing business opportunities.
  • Actively participated in strategic planning meetings.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Led weekly meetings with senior partners to discuss progress updates.
  • Developed effective sales strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and boost sales.

General Manager

Good Fortune
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2021 - 11.2023
  • Developed comprehensive financial and operational plans to align with the restaurant's strategic goals.
  • Sustained COG's under the threshold of 14%.
  • Built and nurtured connections with stakeholders for sustained growth.
  • Analyzed market developments to highlight potential for expansion.
  • Developed service and sales strategies to improve retention and revenue.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
  • Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.

Field Sales Manager

Original Brand
Las Vegas, NV
10.2018 - 05.2021
  • Enhanced market performance for a portfolio of nine craft alcohol brands within Las Vegas.
  • Developed, cultivated, and maintained strong relationships with key accounts.
  • Leveraged partnerships to identify strategic business prospects.
  • Coordinated and executed new product rollouts.
  • Evaluated market dynamics and competitor tactics to formulate business recommendations.
  • Consistently exceed monthly goals by a minimum of 3% by training FOH staff on upselling techniques and creating, costing featured food and beverage programs
  • Met with sales and design departments to determine project road maps and create unique products to drive profitability and champion brand.
  • Developed incentive programs for sales representatives that encouraged high-performance results.

Manager

Downtown Project
Las Vegas, NV
04.2015 - 11.2018
  • Directed hiring, instructional programs, and mentorship for both the bar team as well as assisting personnel.
  • Cultivated guest engagement through energetic and courteous interactions.
  • Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
  • Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.

Education

B.A. - International Business Management

University of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
06-2012

High School diploma -

Cimarron Memorial high school
Las Vegas, Nevada
06.2007

Skills

  • Budget management
  • Strategic planning
  • Sales strategy
  • Market analysis
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Data analysis
  • Operational efficiency
  • Customer service
  • Strategic partnerships

Timeline

Managing Partner

Oak and Ola
11.2023 - Current

General Manager

Good Fortune
04.2021 - 11.2023

Field Sales Manager

Original Brand
10.2018 - 05.2021

Manager

Downtown Project
04.2015 - 11.2018

B.A. - International Business Management

University of Nevada Las Vegas

High School diploma -

Cimarron Memorial high school

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