Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Vicky VanOosbree

Vicky VanOosbree

Hospitality
Independence,MO

Summary

Dedicated , motivated, and competitive General Manager with experience in leadership and the ability to meet and set organizational goals. A highly dedicated individual with a proven track record of integrity and accountability. Highly skilled in boosting service standards, productivity and performance. Astute in identifying areas in need of improvement, with the foresight to develop and implement successful action plans. Exceptional ability to assemble and manage winning teams. Obsessed with service and hospitality and vigilant in achieving service standard and goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Plate Italiano Moderno Restaurant
08.2022 - Current
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff of 45 and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
  • Continuously evaluated business operations to effectively align workflows for optimal area coverage and customer satisfaction.
  • Organized receptions, promotions and corporate luncheons.

Collections Manager-Trainer

Debt Co Collections
08.2020 - Current
  • Trained and mentored new employees on collection methods, documentation requirements and performance strategies.
  • Supervised staff of 20 collectors, monitoring phone calls and letters.
  • Monitored payments due from clients and promptly contacted clients with past due payments.
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans in order to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
  • Identified and solved internal problems related to employee turnover by revamping training approaches.
  • Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.

Director

The Shores At Five Island
12.2015 - 08.2020

Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.

  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Increased food sales, beverage sales, and total revenue of establishment by 78%, 32%, and 44%, respectively.
  • Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Iowa Lakes Community College, Estherville, IA

Skills

  • Customer Service Best Practices
  • Hiring and Training
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Performance Improvement
  • Catering Services
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Team Relationships
  • Organizational Efficiency
  • Labor and Food Cost Control
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Front of House Operations
  • Service Standards
  • Training and Development

Certification

ServeSafe Certified 2027

Timeline

Operations Manager - Plate Italiano Moderno Restaurant
08.2022 - Current
Collections Manager-Trainer - Debt Co Collections
08.2020 - Current
Director - The Shores At Five Island
12.2015 - 08.2020
Iowa Lakes Community College - Associate of Arts,

ServeSafe Certified 2027

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