Sample Resumes

A Management position in which acquired expertise, creative talents and commitment to excellence will have valuable application.

• Innovative professional with 17+ years of progressive management and marketing expertise in diverse food processing, restaurant and marketing arenas with demonstrated initiative, creativity and success. Proactive, multilingual leader/manager with experience in multi-cultural and global environments.
• Expertise in strategic planning, new business start up, market plan execution, capital asset oversight, cost containment, budgeting/finance, customer service, and staff training, supervision and mentoring.
• Highly skilled in P And L management, pricing strategies, competitor and market analysis, banking services, lease and contract negotiation, legal compliancy, staffing, purchasing and vendor relations, management reorganization, food service, new product roll out, and targeted marketing.
  • Quick study with an ability to rapidly achieve organizational integration, easily assimilate job requirements and aggressively employ new methodologies. Energetic and self-motivated team player/builder. At ease in high stress, fast-paced environments with emerging and multiple responsibilities.
  • Excellent leadership, management, oral/written communication, interpersonal, intuitive, and analysis skills. Thrive in both independent and collaborative work environments.
• Known for developing and executing innovative corporate policies and procedures. Proven track record of increasing revenues, streamlining workflow and creating a team environment to increase productivity.

• Orchestrated management activities for a large poultry processing corporation with annual revenues approaching $950M and a staff of 80 managers and 1,800 employees.
• Reorganized management, systems and business operations with a resulting $100K reduction in monthly operating costs, while generating a 50% increase in sales.
• Directed all financial, budgeting, operating, compliance, purchasing, domestic and foreign marketing, human resource, public relations, and administrative functions. Ensured timely execution of financial reporting, operating forecasts, cash flow planning, new project evaluation, banking, taxation, legal, regulatory, equipment maintenance, advertising, cost/pricing and related activities.
• Monitored and controlled credit facilities, approved expenditures, and liaised with bankers, government officials, vendors and other agencies. Evaluated local/foreign suppliers for raw feed materials, packing materials, replacement parts and equipment.

• Marketed corporate services to key Fortune 100 clients searching to penetrate overseas markets.
• Reduced a $2M annual operating budget by 9%, while increasing staff effectiveness and productivity.
• Analyzed marketing survey statistics and planned, organized and implemented strategic marketing plans to enhance market penetration in the volatile Asian and European markets.
• Interfaced with senior management to develop short/long term organizational goals and objectives.

• Established two 500 seat KFC restaurants simultaneously, under budget and within a tight four month time frame. Conducted detailed feasibility studies, procured high traffic locations, acquired facilities, and negotiated $4M leases. Negotiation with subcontractors saved $850K in initial construction charges. Developed operations policies, customer service standards, action plans, and corporate standards.
• Controlled all company assets, facilities and equipment. Purchased new equipment, oversaw facility renovation projects, implemented POS hardware/software, developed and conducted training programs, managed all financial and business areas, and directed purchasing, distribution and marketing departments.
• Surveyed target markets and executed related strategic plans, promotions, advertising, sales incentive programs, publicity, financial forecasts, pricing, product mix, new product rollouts, and reporting.
• Trained and mentored 20 mid-level managers in efficient operating procedures to facilitate a smooth transition from opening to daily management. Programmed the Automated Restaurant Management system for the new market.

• Directed daily operations for five high-volume, popular restaurants; supervised the activities of 12 well trained and highly motivated managers and 80 full/part time employees.
• Orchestrated all strategic and store expansion planning, cash management, financial audits, statement analysis, inventory control, marketing surveys, new product roll outs, in-store promotions, advertising and sales functions.
• Recipient of two General Manager of the Year awards. Received an Outstanding Productivity award for best managed restaurant for costs, profitability, quality, services and cleanliness.
• Reduced cost of sales from 36% to a budgeted 29.5%, while increasing sales 28%.

• Compiled marketing surveys and related research/analysis. Developed marketing strategies and related business planning documents. Assisted with promotional objectives, modes, advertising and publicity press releases. Tracked the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Analyzed competitor pricing and formulated pricing strategies, product mix discounts and special combination values.
• Spearheaded the timely roll out of new products to targeted market segments and followed up with in-store marketing activities, showroom displays and related sales/marketing activities.

• Provided financial reporting, accounting, tax and secretarial services for individuals and businesses. Managed all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis functions. Developed new accounts and serviced existing clientele. Trained and supervised support staff.