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Chicago, Il, Us

Central Baptist Village

Schaumburg, Illinois

Friendship Village

Greater Milwaukee Area

Retail Manager participating in a support capacity as part of the travel team for Touchpoint Support Services. Involved in transitioning various locations in Milwaukee, WI for Ascension Wheaton Franciscan hospitals, emphasizing on retail operations and overall operational support.

Hinsdale, Il

Retail Manager responsible for cafeteria, catering operations and a Starbucks Coffee Shop at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, and a Seattle’s Best Coffee Shop at the Amita Cancer Center, both in Hinsdale Il. Duties include planning and implementing marketing programs based on seasonality and Limited Time Offers, overseeing catering operations and order processing, cash handling for all areas, coordinating retail menus with the Executive Chef to include a focus on vegetarian options, staff training, and overall operational improvements providing exceptional customer service.Selected accomplishment:• Implemented a Fresh Smoothie program at the Amita Cancer Center, focusing on products geared specifically on the nutritional needs of a cancer treatment patient

Schiller Park, Il

* Managed operations for a 100+ room Premier Pet Resort, including overnight boarding, Daycare, Grooming Services, Retail Operations, and Client Transportation* Increased Occupancy 18%, Revenues 17% and maximized bottom line profitability* Performed Suite Optimization, focusing on increased occupancy and utilizing all suites in the most efficient manner during peak periods

• Analyzed practice metrics to identify deficient areas of growth and revenue opportunities• Implemented a past client reactivation program to regain compliance• Developed a wellness program incorporating preventative care services in a bundled package

Chicago, Il

• Responsible for direction of full service veterinary hospitals in 3 locations in the Chicago area• Increased client retention from 45% to 56%, decreased costs 4%, and grew revenues 12.5% year-to-year• Developed a partner relationship with Petsmart operations management

• Managed both Mexican and Italian full service restaurants with combined revenues of $1.4M in the Willis Tower, overseeing all P&L and operations responsibilities• Responsible for the Vault Café for Bank of America, a $2.2M buffet style restaurant, including 40 hot/15 cold dishes rotating daily, and 5 themed “made-to-order” stationso Decreased food cost 4% while maintaining high quality and diverse menu selections o Managed this 25 employee Union account with no grievances filed• Oversaw the Executive Order Deli account, restructuring the menu, upgrading the facility, and retraining associates to focus on guest service and providing a quality product in a clean, inviting environment

• Full responsibility in this classic Chicago Steakhouse with $1.2M in revenues, including all FOH, BOH, and office operations, including Accounting, HR, Payroll, A/P, Purchasing, and Sales Tax processing• Developed a new menu with fresher, lighter options and more individualized choices• Introduced a wine by the glass program, a martini program, and revitalized the bottled wine offerings• Implemented a marketing program incorporating radio and print advertising, increasing revenues 5%

Alonti Cafe Chicago

• Managed all café and catering operations in this $1.6M corporate account setting • Served 1200 customers daily in the 250 seat dining area, providing 3 quick serve menu stations, a large salad bar, fresh baked pastries and desserts, prepackaged items, and a barista coffee station• Provided catering services to corporate clients in the downtown Chicago and surrounding areas, including daily breakfast and lunch service, and off-premise staffed functions from 20 to 2000 people, utilizing existing and casual labor staff, and 2 company delivery vans, contributing to 40% of total revenues.