Managed various financial functions, including development of financial models for budget guidance, cash flow assessment, and profit margin enhancement. Assessed and gauged promotional impact for enhanced strategic planning in upcoming operations. Gained and utilized sales-related knowledge, pinpointing both potential pitfalls and prospects to aid in strategic planning and promoting streamlined operations. Oversaw and consistently tracked financial performance as well as capitalized on business opportunities to boost efficiency. Key Accomplishment Rectified cash flow discrepancies constituting 2.5% of weekly turnover to maintain financial sustainability.

Performed various financial tasks such as generating monthly fiscal summaries for managerial reviews and stakeholder insights. Coordinated multiple administrative functions such as keeping statistical and financial records. Led development and implementation of strategies to enhance operational efficiency. Supervised team while fostering a positive work environment and ensuring completion of daily tasks in a timely manner. Optimized processes and workflows by identifying inefficiencies and implementing optimized solutions to improve service delivery. Key Accomplishments Minimized supply chain footprint and cost by increasing number of beers supplied within a 30-mile radius from 20% to 50%. Revamped and enhanced sales and labor forecasting tools for increased accuracy and user-friendliness. Innovated company-wide sales variance analysis tool, implemented weekly across all 18 corporate units.

Facilitated creation and execution of robust strategic plans in close liaison with senior management for accomplishment of set targets. Devised and incorporated an inventory oversight mechanism to optimize purchase expenditures and minimize wastage. Updated routine protocols to cultivate data-informed decision making. Scrutinized data, highlighted trends, and presented actionable recommendations to influence overall financial performance. Enforced stringent quality control protocols ensuring strict conformity to industry norms, regulations, and best practices. Key Accomplishments Achieved a 10% decrease in workforce allocation expenditure per hour by assessing retail metrics. Spearheaded 15% reduction in waste and loss by optimal usage of effective inventory techniques.

Stock bar and control liquor and beer inventoryMaintain knowledge of rotating draft beer listServe and develop regular clientele

Cook a variety of German themed dishes at sauté, garde manger and grill stations Plate numerous entrees including daily specialsPrep food for dinner serviceServe up to 400 customers per night in 3 turnsPart of the team that opened the Radler

Controlled inventory, including ordering, receiving, vendor relations and inventory valuationCompleted scheduling, hiring and firing tasks for kitchen staffOversaw biannual menu revision with the purpose of making the kitchen more profitableMaintained food cost of 28%Directed kitchen serving 300-400 customers

Taught people of all ages and abilities to ski, including dedicated Freestyle lessonsPSIA level II certified instructor and Freestyle Specialist, Level 2Worked with both large groups and individual clienteleNamed December 2009 True North Employee of the MonthUsed up-selling techniques to increase private and return students

Employed August 2007 - August 2008 and May 2010 - November 2010Worked as Lead Bartender and Kitchen Shift ManagerRan and organized kitchen during busy periods, including Illinois home football games where up to 1500 meals were servedDesigned Legends School of Beer promotion to increase Wednesday businessBartended at both peak and off-peak hours dealing with a capacity of 450 customersHandled security issuesProvided excellent customer service