I love to put a smile on a customer’s face. I’m an exceptionally customer-driven leader with broad expertise across an array of industries and functional areas, including Sales, Business Development, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Financial Management.Throughout my career and as a co-owner of multiple successful restaurant endeavors, I’ve honed a keen ability to devise and execute creative solutions to consumer pain points. I go out of my way to deeply understand my customer, and then do whatever it takes to translate that understanding into targeted actions that inform sales and marketing efforts, customer enablement initiatives, and operational execution.I also recognize that the critical foundation underlying customer success is a cohesive, empowered team. I am highly collaborative, approachable, and hands-on: I lead by rolling up my sleeves and working alongside the team. My areas of expertise include: • Customer Experience Strategy• Team Leadership & Mentoring• Operations Leadership• Client Relations & Retention• Revenue Generation & Growth• Creative Marketing• Staff Training & Development• Full Lifecycle Recruiting• P&L Management• Vendor Relations• Strategic Planning• Budgeting & Cost Control• Sales TrainingIf you need a seasoned and energetic Customer Success or Operations Leader, I would love to connect with you! nickbartkus@gmail.com