Greg Lesler
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Objective
To obtain a position that utilizes the managerial experiences I’ve had the opportunity to hone
through the last ten years of my career. Including but not limited to problem solving, product
management, cost effectiveness, customer and employee satisfaction.
Experience
Rudy’s Inflight Catering / Aviation Services Network 2/2008 – 7/2010
General Manager / Customer and Client Services Manager
As the General Manager of Rudy’s DC facility, Oversaw all functions pertaining to
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operations, including sales and marketing, developed and ensured adherence to company
policy, hiring and training of all employees, customer service, procurement of all supplies
needed.
Was honored with being recognized as the second best inflight caterer in North America.
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The facility was ranked fifth for the three years prior to my arrival. Per ProPilot
magazine
Managed daily operations, including scheduling, daily decision making, delegating tasks
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and staff support while upholding high standards in product quality, timeliness and
cleanliness.
Employed 60 people while having an annual revenue of over 5 million dollars
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Dealt one on one with all vendors ensuring timely deliveries, good pricing and a quality
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product
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Starbucks Corporation
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1/2006- 11/2007
Assistant Store Manager / Store Manager
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Promoted to Store Manager within eight months of being hired.
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Consistently solved problems to customer satisfaction in this fast-paced environment
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while establishing rapport with repeat customers.
Stabilized troubled location by recruiting, training and motivating a mostly new team and
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lead the store to be consistently in the top eight in weekly sales. They were previously
ranked in the thirties
Responsible for profit and loss reports, including food, supply and labor costs to meet the
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annual operating budget
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Troops Subs 7/2003 –
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10/2005
Co-Owner
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Shared responsibility for creating all service concepts, training and hiring of all
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employees prior to the opening of the business. Also initiated and maintained all vending
relations.
Planned and created the implementation of effective policies, procedures and staff
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development. Handled payroll and effectively expedited any human resource issues that
arose.
Worked with staff on a daily basis to ensure customer satisfaction and product quality
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South Bay Trading Company 6/2001 –
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6/2003
Traveling Manager
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Spearheaded group that handled all facets of liquidation sales for major retail companies
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Worked with clients and local companies to gather all supplies needed for weekly sales in
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different locations throughout the continental United States
Hired, trained and motivated temporary employees based on the needs of the operation
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Education
Montclair State University 9/2000 –
12/2001
Took courses in the fields of general studies, psychology and criminal justice. GPA – 2.9
Bergen County Community College 9/1998 – 5/2000
Took courses in the fields of general studies and psychology. GPA – 3.2
*References furnished upon request
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