SUMMARY Accomplished and dynamic professional, with solid and diverse experience in food service operations, who has demonstrated the ability to lead diverse teams of professionals to new levels of success in a variety of highly competitive industries, cutting-edge markets, and fast-paced environment. Strong technical and business qualifications with an impressive track record of hands-on experience in, strategic planning, business development, sales and marketing and operations management. Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail, ability to analyze situations, and research information to develop sound and ethical business solutions Enthusiastic individual and an excellent communicator, recognized ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across cross-functional teams and diverse individuals at any levels. PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES AND STRENGTHS Operational Efficiencies Productivity & Time Utilization Supply Chain Management Articulate Communication Team Building & Staff Leadership Brand Management Relationship Building Strategic Visions & Project Planning Coaching & Mentoring Management Collaboration Technical Design & Support Budget & Cost Control PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS Capitalized on broad base operations, distribution, productivity and service expertise to drive operations, P&L, strategic planning, pricing, staffing, and distribution center. Spearheaded restructuring, improving all segments, optimizing schedules and financials by creating a Process-driven environment accelerating strategic measures that strengthen performance. CALIHAN CATERING, CHICAGO IL * 2015 TO PRESENT DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ACCOUNTS - OPERATIONS * Managed daily foodservice program of 750 guest service and client relations for Fortune 100 Company. * Directed "Day to Day" operations controlling budgets, labor and overall costs. * Standardized operational procedures to maintain compliance with Health Department Safety Standards. * Cultivated a customer-centric operation and energized staff to ensure top customer satisfaction. * Awarded and managed Lyric Opera of Chicago - Two (2) Restaurants to include hiring of all staff. Promoted the lead quantitative analysis of complete business cycle including revenue growth and profitability conducting opportunity modeling and presenting with comprehensive data for decisions. Driving force behind lucrative projects with solid reputation for long-term growth and value.

Highlights:

• Leadership
• Management
• Payroll
• Territory Sales
• Business Development
• Sales
• Training
• ADP Payroll
• Business Analysis
• Corporate Training
• hospitality
• manager