Experience

Superfab

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant

  • Oct 2019 - Present



Food Front Cooperative Grocery

• United States
• Retail Groceries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Retail Store Director

  • Mar 2018 - Oct 2019

   Responsible for all store operations including hiring, training, and managing 30+ staff under a bargaining unit contract  Direct supervisor for 7 department managers. Collaboratively set and achieved strategic goals for departments including food and personnel safety plans, inventory control, and labor budgeting, resulting in positive sales growth and meeting margin goals for the first time in years.  Supported and developed HR processes, time and attendance tracking, and onboarding. Developed invoice tracking and processing procedures, cash reconciliation and deposits, bank account and cash flow monitoring and oversaw quarterly inventories.  Maintained a close relationship with local vendors, farms, and community.  Implemented new systems and procedures for pricing, product sourcing, inventory, invoice tracking and purchase budgets, and financial reconciliations.  Coordinated repair, maintenance, and upgrades of facilities and equipment. Performed a large portion of repairs myself. Planned and oversaw owner and community events both in and out of the store involving food service, activities, and community outreach.



Fine Tooth Home Inspections, LLC

• Home Inspector, Owner

  • Feb 2016 - Mar 2018

   Founded, owned, and operated. Responsible for all aspects of the business including sales, AR, AP, financial reporting and reconciliations, and client relations.  Performed home inspection and reporting services that exceeded the OR Standards of Practice as an Oregon Certified Home Inspector (OCHI #1901).



J. Chavez Design Build

• Carpenter

  • Oct 2016 - Nov 2017

   I worked on a wide variety of residential remodel and new construction projects performing electrical, HVAC, energy efficiency, framing, and finish work.  Completed detailed progress reports and purchase tracking.  Direct consultation with customers to ensure satisfaction, cleanliness, and quality of work.



BLOSSOMING LOTUS PORTLAND, LLC

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Oct 2008 - Jun 2016

   Responsible for all operations of a fast paced restaurant including HR, financials, facilities management, staff management, marketing, communications, and vendor and customer relations.  Managed all accounting via Quickbooks including AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting with a strong attention to detail and organization. Managed all administrative office tasks, inventory, filing, and data organization.  Oversaw all daily operations of the restaurant to ensure consistency and quality of product and service as well as accurate and organized sales and purchase tracking.  Installed and implemented new POS software systems and maintained all kitchen equipment and facilities. Planned, promoted, and implemented restaurant events for VegFest, Portland Vegan Beer and Food Festival, seasonal and promotional dinners, and annual company parties.