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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Conduct audit of client business and submit proposals outlining steps to accomplish desired results utilizing budget and timeline.Advise business owners and create systems to streamline procedures, increase profitability, and improve client experience.Operate artisan cottage bakery and execute catering and event services direct to consumer.Manage inventory utilizing inventory tracking, purchase orders, order guides, proper receiving and storage practices.Identify opportunities to invigorate + optimize customer experience; Ensure consistent and pleasant order experience through client portal and in person interactions.Consistent recipe development, production, and menu planning to support daily operations, catering orders, and seasonal menus. Coordinate delivery routes utilizing route mapping and part time employees.Increase gross profit by an average of 20% quarterly since becoming full time operation.Increase brand recognition and consumer engagement by managing social media (13K followers) and web presence utilizing organic growth and outreach.

Montana, United States

Apprentice on north Seattle 16-acre farm, Hogstead, producing organic vegetables and meat direct-marketed to consumers and restaurants in the Seattle region. The farm focuses on sustainability and integrating livestock and crop production. Tasks include managing purchase orders, packaging, storage, and CSA and farmer’s market inventory.Apprentice in Flathead region of Montana on 80-acre organic farm, Crow’s View, growing vegetables for local farmers market and a farmer-owned seed distribution cooperative.

Chicago, Il

Recruit, hire, and develop team, including chai wholesale production team.Oversee community outreach and fundraising by partnering with local non profit organizations, planning fundraising events + special menu items + organizing volunteer events.Develop recipes and menu to cross-utilize ingredients leading to decreased food waste + a 28% operating food cost (lowered by 5 points, improved from 33%).Increased revenue 200% from previous year.Introduce delivery via third party partner, Caviar.Manage catering contracts and fulfillment, making up 10% of overall sales.Lead wholesale chai production and development, streamlining supply vendors and production schedule.

Greater Chicago Area

Oversee $500,000/annual catering + event program.Utilize cloud-based catering, event management and CRM platforms. Act as client liaison; Field client inquiries, create proposals, conduct client meetings + tastings, staff onsite events, conduct event and catering team training.Invigorate + optimize customer experience by reaching out to past clients to generate new leads, post order follow up to ensure expectations are met and exceeded.Work closely with ownership on marketing campaigns to meet budget goals.Execute off site events including weddings, festivals, and pop ups.Organize the first ever Holiday Bazaar (Market) in The Guest Room event space, book vendors, secure sponsors, and create promotional marketing materials with local artists.

Lowered labor cost by 2% company wide, launching roll out of scheduling software, Compeat Advantage, and implementation of successful supervisor program, resulting in $600,000 annual savings.Manage company wide distribution and vendor accounts.Advise on best repair and maintenance practices, maintain relationships with preferred vendors.Create and manage weekly sales reports; Lead store meetings covering Profit, Product, People, and Place.Reduced waste by 15% with implementation of Inventory Management Procedures utilizing software and working in coordination with CFO and general managers.Ensure consistency and quality of product through line checks, tastings, mock service, checklists.Energize Charity Partnership programs by organizing volunteer outings, featuring special items in store, collaborating with community members and other local restaurants.Strengthened community ties and expanded clientele brand recognition through promotional projects + special events.Completed overhaul of training programs by streamlining training calendars and materials leading to increased new hire engagement, retention, and lasting knowledge.

Ensure best possible experience, Dissipate disputes with clients or amongst employees, Directed incoming calls and received customer surveys and comment cards