Territory Sales Representative

• Jul 2021 - Present

Restaurant Manager

• Sep 2020 - Jul 2021

Restaurant Manager

• Feb 2020 - Sep 2020

Co-Owner/ COO/ CFO/ Regional Manager

• Mar 2001 - Jan 2019

Successfully pursued expansion opportunities to create a multi-unit business, drafted proposals, penetrated existing markets, negotiated contracts, set up and staffed 10 new business locations growing business by 750% since inceptionEffectively researched, networked and communicated with prospective key personnel to set up new proposal possibilities and subsequent sales opportunitiesInteracted with customers on a daily basis and researched customer needs and wants to develop a mix of products and services based on market trends and guest preferences to achieve 125% sales growth yearlySkilled in restaurant kitchen management, cooking preparation and food presentationDeveloped a visionary and coaching leadership style with a proactive project management approach focused on company goalsSpearheaded policy development and implementation protocols to ensure consistency of product, speed of service and customer satisfactionInitiated and expanded suppliers and outside service companies relationships through trust and loyalty to drive down operational costs gaining 5% cost efficiency with long term rapportUtilized and analyzed extensive profit/loss experience with emphasis on business development to standardize food ordering inventory and to maximize profitability through budget management, implementation of labor controls and daily time management techniquesCreated and fostered a HR program that hired, trained, delegated, promoted and collaborated with all employees including two General Managers to expand Business Concept of Fresh Food and Fast Friendly Service ensuring future company growthDeveloped, sustained and effectively grew the business as economy changed through quality food, exceptional service, family values and consistency of productBuilt the company paradigm of positive team leadership skilled in the capacity to demonstrate training and supervisory techniques while promoting customer trust and loyalty

Everyday Gourmet at W.A. Harriman Campus

• Dec 2017 - Dec 2018

Everyday Gourmet at Maximus

• Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

Everyday Gourmet at Corporate Woods

• Feb 2016 - Dec 2018

Everyday Gourmet at Philips Medical

• Mar 2008 - Dec 2018

Everyday Gourmet at SUNY Plaza

• May 2004 - Jan 2017

Everyday Gourmet at Atlas Copco

• Mar 2009 - Oct 2015

Business Owner and President

• 1996 - 2001

Assistant General Manager, Front of House Manager, Bar Manager

• 1989 - 1996