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BUSINESS OWNER
Professional Summary
Executive-level Business Manager and entrepreneur with experience running start-up and emerging companies. Strong technology and product development expertise. Build strategic business relationships and partnerships. Strong drive with excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills.
Creative design professional offering 12 years of experience in fashion design and custom apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Excellent ability to identify target markets and deliver on emerging trends.
Creative and innovative Fashion Designer offering 12 year background in custom design and illustration. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator with passion for creating unique/exclusive fashion. Eager to apply my experience & knowledge of textiles, production processes and consumer trends.
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Work History
June 2016-CurrentBusiness Owner | Bakers Square | Middleburg Heights , OH
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Created new fashion designs for clients
- Supervised apparel pattern making and production
- Developed in house / online retail concepts
- Purchased fashion supplies and new products
- Determined best courses of action for MGF company based on regional market trends and demands.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Outlined finances, goals and daily operations of MGF company in detailed business plans.
May 2015-March 2020Head Prep Cook | Denny's | City , STATE
- Upheld optimal staff and customer protections by monitoring food handling, cleaning and sanitation protocols.
- Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
- Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to guarantee safe, sanitary food-handling practices.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping and taking out trash.
- Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware and cooking utensils.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Increased kitchen efficiency by 20% by streamlining processes, reducing waste and mentoring team members on proper procedures.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
- Cleaned and organized kitchen areas.
- Prepared ingredients for menu items.
- Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
- Fried, grilled and baked foods such as bacon, appetizers and scrambled eggs , pancakes, french toast , steaks, hash browns.
- Practiced proper safety and sanitation standards.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Prepared all pancake, french toast ,waffle batters, hashbrowns, pico de gio , dressing, mashed potatoes, puppies , bacon n cheese tots
June 1993-February 2008Business Owner | At The Hop Productions | City , STATE
- Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels 75%.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.
- Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
- Capitalized on social media platforms such as At The Hop Productions to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Trained and developed 6] team members throughout 14-year business history.
- Provided outstanding coaching to team of 6 employees, which boosted efficiency throughout company.
- Developed new / innovative event concepts
- Met all prospective clients , evaluating their specific needs
- Performed event planning services
- Coordinated all aspects of our events
May 1993-April 2004General Manager | Moss Broadcasting | City , STATE
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Organized budgets, oversaw P&Ls and achieved margin targets consistently to stay on track with growth plans.
- Improved brand awareness by monitoring all marketing campaigns and fostering membership acquisitions and business development.
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Identified and capitalized on community business opportunities with effective networking.
- Held weekly meetings with department heads to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 15+ internal/external placements.
Education
June 1963High School Diploma: Robbinsdale High School, City
- Graduated with 3.2 GPA
- Member of varsity wrestling and track teams
No Degree: History Teacher EducationMinnesota State University - Mankato, City, State
March 1969Associate of Arts: Radio And Television BroadcastingInstitute of Broadcast Arts, City
November 1969Certification 3rd Class FCC License: FCC 3rd Class LicenseElkins Institute of Electronics, City
April 19701st Class FCC License: 1 St Class FCC Engineers LicenseBrown School of Electronics, City
No Degree: Advertising,marketingStephen F. Austin, City
No Degree: Business ManagementCedar Valley Junior College, City
April 2017Fashion Merchandise & Design Certification: Fashion Merchandise & DesignStratford Career Institute, City
Affiliations
Freelance Apparel & Accessory Design Network
Luxury Fashion Lifestyle Executives
Inventor Connection Group
Fashion Accessory Startups
Fashion Lifestyle Network
Fashion PR
Fashion Industry Netwoek
Factory 45
Apparel & Fashion Entrepreneurs
Apparel Startups
MouthMedia Network
Fashion Connection
Sustainable Fashion Professionals
Paradigm Shift in Fashion
Fashion Facts
Ethical Lifestyle Business Group
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School Attended
- Robbinsdale High School
- Minnesota State University - Mankato
- Institute of Broadcast Arts
- Elkins Institute of Electronics
- Brown School of Electronics
- Stephen F. Austin
- Cedar Valley Junior College
- Stratford Career Institute
Job Titles Held:
- Business Owner
- Head Prep Cook
- General Manager
Degrees
- High School Diploma :
No Degree : History Teacher Education
Associate of Arts : Radio And Television Broadcasting
Certification 3rd Class FCC License : FCC 3rd Class License
1st Class FCC License : 1 St Class FCC Engineers License
No Degree : Advertising,marketing
No Degree : Business Management
Fashion Merchandise & Design Certification : Fashion Merchandise & Design
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