Manager Sales

Location:

Boston, MA

Salary:

85,000+

Posted:

November 23, 2016

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Ronald Robert

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Cranston, RI *****

401-***-****

*********@*****.***

References Available on Request

Executive Profile

A thoughtful, passionate and high-capacity hospitality operator driven to succeed and grow within the industry. Strong focus on people, product, results & guest experience. Seeking to partner with a dynamic group driven to deliver the highest level of service

& execution with a keen focus on developing its people and brand. Hard Rock International, Boston, Ma 12/13 – 6/16

General Manager

Oversight of a relocated restaurant to a new part of the city; Back Bay relocated to Faneuil Hall. Addressed some existing challenges to contribute to top line sales, profitability and community outreach. Remodeled the “Rock Shop” entrance, Created a partnership New England Aquarium;15% give back to the “turtle rescue league”, in return the aquarium drives traffic to the Café, advertising in the IMAX Theater and we can have a marketing presence in the front of the aquarium. This no cost association program contributed $5,000 in incremental sales for the month of July. Responsibility for this high volume restaurant and bar include but are not limited to some of the following: top line sales growth, local community marketing, team building and development of staff, building strong management teams to operate an efficient unit, control of weekly profitability/inventory/financial performance, delivering results on company systems, executing the brand in terms of recipes, SOPs, commitment to excellence in execution and above all, making sure that our guests have a great food, beverage and ambiance experience. Special Event Promotion Successes

Collier Strong (fallen MIT officer), Flip out on Cancer (bar flair competition), POW/MIA, Rolling Thunder Bike Rally, Paint Night, Live Music Events; Ed Sheeran (3.3 million Instagram hits with a Hard Rock T-shirt on), 25th Anniversary Concert; 3,000 in attendance with the Spin Doctors, Boston Calling. Assumed responsibility of a relocated unit that had not had positive quarterly earnings since relocation from Clarendon St to Faneuil Hall in 2009 – Financial Successes in Operations Q2 2014: +$143,000 to prior year, and flat to the budget Q3 2014: +$619,717, + $17,736 vs budget, +$47,813 PY Q3 2014 Earnings: +$203,758, +$17,736 vs budget, +$33,455 PY Uno Pizzeria & Grill, Providence Place, RI 8/11 - 12/13 General Managing Partner

Oversight of poorly performing location but revitalized performance through team building, top line sales increases and bringing solid execution to the forefront. Extensive team training and development initiatives along with local advertising and community outreach supported turn-around effort. Marketing initiatives and campaigns were extensive and creative, including associations with some of the following: Food Provider for Providence Bruins and visiting AHL teams, PR Events and viewing parties, relationships fostered with the Circus / Disney on Ice, Monster Jam and various venue events. Large focus on delivery sales contributing $10,000 in increased sales through a 4-month initiative. Dedicated and committed focus to deliver results for the guests, brand image and support teams. By creating a focused team and vision, we were able to motivate our in-house team to deliver great guest experiences, excellent execution and elevate our services to our guests and enhance our presence in Providence Place. Ninety Nine Restaurants, Seekonk, MA 9/09 – 8/11

General Managing Partner

Assumed oversight of a failing property that was marketed for sale but accomplished key turnaround resulting in 20% sales increase from 2010-2011. Job growth and future with the company was stifled by large closures in region. TGI Friday's, Various Locations 6/02 - 8/09

General Manger

2002-03 Beverage Manager, Seekonk, MA

2003-04 NRO Millbury, MA

2004-05 Kitchen Manager, Seekonk, MA ($4.5mm)

2005-07 Kitchen Manager, Kissimmee, FL ($5mm)

2007-09 General Manager, Northern, NY (Prototype P-9 / 170 Seats) Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant, Westoborough, MA 6/01 - 6/02 Kitchen Manager

Cracker Barrel, Various Locations 6/95 - 06/01

Senior Associate Manager

Participated in multiple NRO’s - Ashland, VA, 1995 - Milford, CT, 1997 - Fishkill, NY, 1997 - Tewksbury, MA 1999 - Londonderry, NH, 1999 - Coventry, RI, 2000

Education – Webber International University, Babson Park, FL Ronald Robert

134 Cannon St.

Cranston, RI 02920

401-***-****

*********@*****.***

References Available on Request

Reference List

Fred Thimm

Former COO Cafe Operations Hard Rock International Current owner of Reel Fish Coastal Kitchen and Bar, Winter Park, FL *********@***.***

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David Miller

Former Director of Northeast Operations for Hard Rock International Current Regional Vice President Joe’s Crab Shack