I have successfully identified the needs of customers and achieved their satisfaction. I have implemented effective inventory control strategies and meticulously managed vendor relations, leading to streamlined business operations and improved efficiency. I also managed the issuance of purchase orders and service contracts and provided precise quotes to Sales. I possess strong negotiation skills, allowing me to price products effectively and create successful client bids. While ensuring timely… Show more I have successfully identified the needs of customers and achieved their satisfaction. I have implemented effective inventory control strategies and meticulously managed vendor relations, leading to streamlined business operations and improved efficiency. I also managed the issuance of purchase orders and service contracts and provided precise quotes to Sales. I possess strong negotiation skills, allowing me to price products effectively and create successful client bids. While ensuring timely deliveries, I have also been responsible for tracking shipments and working closely with warehouses to ensure all products are delivered without delay. Show less

21Building and maintaining customer relationships by consulting with them on all aspects of their restaurant operations. This allowed me to keep them informed on available new products. I also collaborated with all brokers while tracking monthly performance, which enabled me to provide recommendations for improvement and sales growth. I am highly skilled in mapping out goals for new restaurants on cost-effective products, which helps me pick orders and load delivery trucks.

Working with Restaurants, School, Bars, and small businesses to help provide growth and marketability on new and existing products• Build and maintain customer relationships by consulting with customers on all aspects of restaurant operations• Keep customers informed on new products that are available• Collaborate with all brokers• Responsible for tracking monthly performance• Provide recommendations for improvement and sales growth• Mapping out goals for new restaurants… Show more Working with Restaurants, School, Bars, and small businesses to help provide growth and marketability on new and existing products• Build and maintain customer relationships by consulting with customers on all aspects of restaurant operations• Keep customers informed on new products that are available• Collaborate with all brokers• Responsible for tracking monthly performance• Provide recommendations for improvement and sales growth• Mapping out goals for new restaurants on cost effective products Show less

• Hiring and maintaining top quality employees.• Budgets• Forecasting• Monitoring operating cost and analyzing• Inventory systems• Food production• Guest interactions• Interaction with community-community involvement

• Sell food to restaurants, churches, schools, hotels, bars• Food cost analysis: help clients manage food costs through laying out menu’s food items on a spread sheet.• Beverage and Chemical Consulting: Help restaurants, churches, schools, hotels and bars keep cleanliness standards.• Menu service: Helping with all facets of their menu with Menu engineering, Menu development, Menu printing, and Menu covers• New product sampling: Provide sample to help create profitable menu… Show more • Sell food to restaurants, churches, schools, hotels, bars• Food cost analysis: help clients manage food costs through laying out menu’s food items on a spread sheet.• Beverage and Chemical Consulting: Help restaurants, churches, schools, hotels and bars keep cleanliness standards.• Menu service: Helping with all facets of their menu with Menu engineering, Menu development, Menu printing, and Menu covers• New product sampling: Provide sample to help create profitable menu ideas.• Inventory control: Helping clients keep track of their inventory and reduce waste• Market Reports: Keep clients informed with prices, new products, upcoming market prices, and specials Show less

• Opened a new Olive Garden in Oakdale• Started as Sales/Service manager.• Responsibilities: Overseeing all aspects in the front of the house including; developing liquor pars, ordering for promotions• Worked with 6 different territorial liquor vendors• Developing a great working relationship• Primary responsibilities included: Order and inventory of food per sales ranging from 85,000 – 112,000 dollars weekly.• Introducing new culinary recipes to staff.• Started as… Show more • Opened a new Olive Garden in Oakdale• Started as Sales/Service manager.• Responsibilities: Overseeing all aspects in the front of the house including; developing liquor pars, ordering for promotions• Worked with 6 different territorial liquor vendors• Developing a great working relationship• Primary responsibilities included: Order and inventory of food per sales ranging from 85,000 – 112,000 dollars weekly.• Introducing new culinary recipes to staff.• Started as sales manager• Primary responsibilities included: Order and maintained 10,000 inventory in liquor • In charge of bar staff, bussers, and beverage sales Show less

• Directly supervised 79 employees including 7 subordinate managers and supervisors. Full personnel duties include hiring, terminations, reviewing performance, delegating, scheduling management staff, and resolving conflicts daily.• Train and coach all employees in duties, SOP’s, and rules and regulations of the company.• Responsible for all finance and asset management including P&L, establishing annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets, forecasting, financial planning, goal development,… Show more • Directly supervised 79 employees including 7 subordinate managers and supervisors. Full personnel duties include hiring, terminations, reviewing performance, delegating, scheduling management staff, and resolving conflicts daily.• Train and coach all employees in duties, SOP’s, and rules and regulations of the company.• Responsible for all finance and asset management including P&L, establishing annual, quarterly, and monthly budgets, forecasting, financial planning, goal development, and labor planning.• Manage and coordinate community events in the twin cities with other store representatives designed to foster community relations and build awareness• Responsible for all customer service related issues including resolving escalated problems, ensuring customer satisfaction, and face-to-face customer interaction.• Perform hands-on equipment repair including basic plumbing and preventive maintenance.General Manager; Crystal, MN location (1995-1999)• Directly supervised 74 employees including 5 subordinate managers and supervisors.General Manager; Coon Rapids, MN location (1994-1995)• Directly supervised 56 employees including 5 subordinate managers and supervisors.Associate General Manger; Maplewood, MN location (1993-1994)Senior Manager; Roseville, MN location (1991-1993)Assistant Manager; Roseville, MN location (1989-1991)Carver/Dishwasher/Cook; Roseville, MN location (1985-1989) Show less