Tenured restaurant manager with years of experience in leadership, developing cost analysis programs, tracking guest satisfaction, and analyzing business financials. Skilled in utilizing data from POS and inventory systems to create detailed reports. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage complex projects. Certified in various data analysis courses and eager to apply my skills to drive business insights and strategic decisions.
Certifications
- Google Advanced Data Analytics | Google - Machine Learning, Statistical Modeling, Python
- Google Data Analytics | Google - EDA, Data Visualizations, Excel, SQL, R
- Data Analysis with R | Duke University - Statistical Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, R
- Data Visualization & Dashboarding with R | Johns Hopkins University - Interactive Dashboards, R
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigations | Keiser University, Miami, FL - May 2017
- Associate of Science in Crime Scene Technology | Keiser University, Miami, FL - July 2015
Experience
Talk of the Town Restaurant Group | December 2018 – May 2020
- Executive Chef: Trained management in inventory control and portioning, created a company-wide recipe and menu costing program. Conducted precise inventory analysis to maintain targeted food costs, utilizing data to drive operational decisions.
- Beverage Manager: Coordinated staff training with local wine representatives, analyzed sales data to optimize inventory and enhance profit margins. Implemented data-driven strategies to improve guest relationships and staff performance.
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill | April 2015 – October 2018
- General Manager: Reconciled monthly P/L statements, identifying areas for financial improvement through detailed data analysis. Scheduled maintenance and inspections based on data trends to minimize operational disruptions. Implemented cleaning schedules and trained staff on new menu items, driving weekly alcohol variances from 8% to 1% using data monitoring and staff feedback. Communicated all food cost control efforts as well as labor cost control action plans. Conducted weekly food cost inventory. Managed all weekly food purchase orders. Created a local sales marketing team, increasing revenues by targeting businesses using sales data to identify key opportunities.