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Skokie, Illinois

• Demonstrate expertise in designing and implementing effective systems and standard operating procedures.• Direct and oversee all aspects of product receipt and storage as well as categorize warehouse locations and applicable zoning.• Train, guide, and supervise staff, creating a productive and unified team.• Complete onboarding process and new hire paperwork including W-4, I-9, Direct Deposit Authorization, Employee Handbook, Driver Authorization/Insurance Forms, Criminal Background Checks, etc.• Monitor and manage the entire fleet and arranged for maintenance as necessary.• Track driver trainings to ensure completion and adherence to established regulations. • Red lines are suggested tasks:• Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.• Control inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconciling with the data storage system.• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts.• Adhere to warehouse operational requirements by scheduling employees and following up on work results.

Greater Chicago Area

• Recruited initially as the General Manager for the Hyde Park location and was quickly promoted to Area Manager.• Originated and established streamlined operation forms which were implemented company-wide, including daily prep guides, check logs, safe count logs, daily checklists, and end of week checklists.• Spearheaded company catering events operating from the Old Town location with accountability for coordinating Fooda and Foodworks Pop-ups. • Conducted weekly one-on-one meetings with store GM for the purpose of reviewing sales, labor, scheduling, team development, and menu changes.• Contributed extensively to the configuration and deployment of the Toast POS system.• Defined sales targets and financial goals in collaboration with senior location managers. • Tracked budgets, quality, P&L statements, and expenditures utilizing business finance principles.

Hyde Park

Oversaw and managed opening of a brand new location in October 2017 in Harper Court in Hyde Park. Hired and trained new staff.

Greater Chicago Area

• Coordinated and led daily FOH and BOH pre-shift meetings in order to review and assess steps of service, training, reservations, and contests, implementing improvements wherever possible.• Generated detailed FOH and BOH schedules for a staff of 50-60 while keeping expenditures within the established budget. • Oversaw daily in-store P&L, end of week reporting, inventory, sales, food and labor costs, COGS, and justifications.• Performed comprehensive general ledger reconciliations, certifying all invoices, credits, and financial reports were accurate.

Skokie, Il

• Instructed and mentored new and current staff members in order to achieve consistent, quality service and attention to detail.• Directed all activities relating to daily operations, including dine-in, carryout, and delivery services.• Executed purchase orders, managed inventory, and completed scheduling for all staff.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Michigan State University annual event in The School of Hospitality Business.• Formal (black-tie suggested), seven-course, world-class reception and dinner planned and run entirely by students• Member of executive board junior and senior year• Trained and managed over 100 student volunteers each year

• Bridged communications between the banquet and convention services departments.• Observed event and meeting spaces to certify proper placement of required items prior to client meetings.• Attended and participated actively in daily BEO meetings as well as weekly management meetings.

• Rotational Internship: Locker Grill (Golf Restaurant) Cabana (Poolside Service)Main Dining Room

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Hospitality Business

Activities and Societies: Front of House Supervisor, MSU Les Gourmets, Jewish Business Association Chair, MSU Hillel, 2009-2010 Brother.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Forensics Team (Captain Junior and Senior Year), Choir, Theatre