Brendan L. Geary
Chesapeake, VA 23321
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Professional Summary: A strong organized results oriented leader with a successful track record in revenue gains, employee
development and cost analysis.
Work Experience:
6/13-Present Retail Location Manager
Aramark, Higher Education - Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
Multi Unit manager of 4 national brand QSR’s and 1 convenience store with 2 separate fresh food concepts.
Combined revenues of over $3.5 million last FY.
I am the acting Owner/Operator I manage all aspects of the businesses. Including hiring, staff training, purchasing, P and L analysis, scheduling and inventory.
Increased sales by over 5.7% versus prior year’s sales.
Work with green programs to decrease waste and environmental impact by over 1% per year.
I have increased employee safety awareness and decreased accidents each of the last 3 years.
Work closely with Brand Consultants to develop, implement and increase brand loyalty and growth.
Designed and developed a new hot dog concept on campus for Fall 2016
One of 6 Aramark locations nationwide to pilot a new snack food program for Fall 2016
Operational design consultant for the pilot snack food program.
1/12-12/14 Outside Sales Consultant/Webmaster
Travel by Gillen Inc. Oakmont, PA
Sold individual and group travel and vacation packages.
Worked with marketing and advertising firms to increase the company’s visibility within the market.
Webmaster for www.travelbygillen.com
Helped the company modernize from a home based travel agency to a store front retail travel agency.
1/07-6/10 Concessions Manager
Lakewood BlueClaws, single “A” affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, Lakewood, NJ
Oversaw all operations of the food and beverage department including inventory management, training, money management, staffing, scheduling, employee supervision and food preparation.
In 2009, increased sales by 10% in Vending and over 65% at the Center Field Patio Bar. While maintaining previous year’s sales throughout First Energy Park.
In 2008, was responsible for overseeing a new dessert business startup that created over $150,000 of new revenue at First Energy Park.
Assisted in the overall pricing strategy, menu development and cost analysis at First Energy Park.
Served as hiring and human resources manager.
Managed 100 to 150 employees on a daily basis.
Coordinated rental and catering sales of the BlueClaws Executive Conference Center.
Assisted in other operations of the business, including selling group and package tickets.
Coordinated and scheduled all community and mascot appearances for the BlueClaws.
10/02-5/05 General Manager/ Assistant Manager/Shift Supervisor
Panera Bread, Pittsburgh, PA
Oversaw all operations of the restaurant including scheduling, inventory management, hiring, training, money management, and profit and loss margin management.
Managed 25 to 30 employees daily.
Promoted internally from Shift Supervisor to Assistant Manager to General Manager
District orientation coordinator. Organized a weekly orientation class for all new district team members
Education: Bachelor of Arts (Communication)
University of Pittsburgh, 2002
Serv Safe Certified December 2014
FOG Certified September 2014
Great Schools Certified Gluten Free 2014
Pizza Hut/Wing Street Certified – 2019