Summary: Lead comprehensive recruitment efforts and manage staffing requirements to support the growth and success of the organization. Provide operational support for online presence and physical facilities. Achieved cost savings through the development of offshore outsourcing capabilities.Key Achievements and Responsibilities:• Talent Acquisition Strategy: Spearheaded the recruitment of high-caliber sales agents by devising and implementing effective talent acquisition strategies. Conducted thorough candidate assessments, resulting in the acquisition of top-tier talent that contributed to the company's growth and success.• Operational Management: Assumed responsibility for optimizing the organization's online presence and ensuring the efficient functioning of physical facilities. Managed resources and processes to enhance overall operational efficiency.• Cost Optimization: Innovated and executed a cost-saving strategy by establishing offshore outsourcing capabilities for select administrative functions. This initiative significantly reduced operational expenses while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.• Team Collaboration: Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to align recruitment efforts with the company's strategic goals. Maintained effective communication channels to address staffing needs promptly.• Performance Metrics: Tracked and analyzed recruitment metrics to continually refine strategies and improve the quality and speed of talent acquisition. Utilized data-driven insights to make informed decisions.• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensured compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations. Implemented best practices in recruitment and operational management to maintain a high standard of professionalism.

Summary: Entrepreneurial leader with a proven record in the restaurant industry, I developed and managed two thriving Mediterranean restaurants in Durham/Chapel Hill, NC. Achieved consistent annual gross sales growth of over 30% before divesting the establishments. My strategic concept development positioned these restaurants successfully in the local market.Key achievements and responsibilities:• Remarkable Growth: Consistently achieved 30%+ year-over-year sales growth, optimizing profitability through sound financial management.• Effective Marketing: Successfully promoted the restaurants through innovative marketing, including farmers market presence and participation in high-profile events like the Raleigh International Festival, Persian Festival, and Durham Beer & Food Experience. Enhanced brand visibility and customer engagement.• Operational Excellence: Provided effective leadership in overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations, ensuring adherence to the highest industry standards. This included staffing, inventory management, quality control, and customer service.• Customer-Centric Approach: Maintained exceptional customer relations by consistently delivering exceptional dining experiences, fostering strong connections with patrons.• Community Involvement: Actively engaged with the local community, building valuable relationships with suppliers, patrons, and fellow restaurateurs. This enhanced the restaurants' presence and contributed positively to the community.• Strategic Exit: Successfully managed the sale of the restaurants, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the business's value and ensuring a smooth transition to new ownership.This experience showcases my ability to conceptualize, launch, and manage thriving restaurant ventures while achieving remarkable growth and brand recognition.

Developed channels of export and import for Italian and European products internationally.

Owned several retail shops in downtown Florence, Italy. Built business from ground up, responsible for operations and managing, ordering, and training all of the employees. Developed print catalog and mail order to expand sales Internationally. Integrated some wholesale channels to expand business. Coordinated sales and inventory management between the locations.

Managed relationship of 32 branches to head office including international negotiation and foreign currency. Prepared budget for each branch. Managed 8 employees of department including hiring, training, and oversaw daily operations. Prepared and presented financial reports to C level execs at main branch. Responsible for business development strategy to expand business and open new branches.