Experience

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  Buc-ee's, Ltd.

  • Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

  • Assistant GM- In Training

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

    Assistant General Manager in training.

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  FORTUNA BAKERY CAFE, INC.

  • United States
  • Restaurants
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • VP Operations, Corporate Affairs & Compliance

    • May 2023 - Feb 2024

    Advise the President/CEO on company Strategies, Customer Experience Initiatives, Cost Cutting & Efficiency Measures, Business Ideas, and Decision Making.

  • Director of Operations

    • Jun 2021 - Feb 2024

    Challenge: Open 5 new outlets in 6 months. Challenge accepted and completed! We are now on #10 in 15 months. We’re a rapidly growing Colombian/International neighborhood Bakery & Cafe offering a wide array of made from scratch breads, pastries, cakes, empanadas, pan de bono, and made to order coffees. We take a lot of pride in the quality of our products and the efficiency of our service. We also strive on community impact and advancement, expanding beyond our local neighborhoods. Fortuna Bakery & Coffee Bar funds the Food and Toys Foundation. At Fortuna Bakery & Coffee Bar, we believe that we are more than just a great bakery. We are a family bonded through our love of sweet treats and our passion toward progress.

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  Walt Disney World

  • Orlando, Florida

  • Manager of Operations

    • Nov 2002 - Feb 2022
    • Orlando, Florida

    I've been honored to work for one of the most iconic and world renowned hospitality and entertainment companies on earth. A company that is recognized for it's world class training of employees, providing quality and memorable vacations for millions of guests and prides itself on being a ...

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  Next Day Blinds

  • Sterling, Virginia

  • Sales Manager

    • Jan 1999 - Nov 2002
    • Sterling, Virginia

    My sales manager focus was to dedicate myself to quality, service and complete satisfaction to customers. We seamlessly integrated services as a reflection of Next Day Blinds' uncompromising commitment to quality in every aspect of the business. Because of this focus, it has become one of the...

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  Outback Steakhouse

  • Sterling, Virginia

  • Proprietor

    • Sep 1995 - Jan 1999
    • Sterling, Virginia

    No rules, Just right. As a Proprietor, FOH Manager, and Kitchen Manager, we recruited people who understood that it wasn't enough to do things right, we wanted team members who did the right thing. A true scratch kitchen concept with high focus on quality food and service through employee emp...

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  Walt Disney World

  • Orlando, Florida Area

  • Area Restaurant Manager

    • Jun 1989 - Sep 1995
    • Orlando, Florida Area

    Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is one of the world’s leading providers of family travel and leisure experiences, giving millions of guests each year the chance to spend time with their families and friends, making memories that last a lifetime. I've lead and developed hundreds of Cast Members ...

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  Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge

  • Orlando, Florida Area

  • Food And Beverage Operations Manager

    • Jun 1988 - Jun 1989
    • Orlando, Florida Area

    This semi-private course – ranked among the world’s very best – is open only to Club members and guests staying in the 70-room Lodge. It also holds the famous Bay Hill Invitational annually with corporate food and beverage hospitality tents. As the food and beverage manager for the club restauran...