RUBAN KALALINGAM
Houston, TX 77075
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated to continuous process improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and changing markets. Extremely results oriented and proactive in finding cost effective solutions to company wide problems. Seasoned management professional who excels in establishing excellent working relationship with customers, employees, vendors and contractors. Versatile manager focused on team building and talent development driven to surpass company goals while thriving in deadline driven environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
District Manager, 12/2012 to present
Jack In The Box – Houston, TX
Supervise six restaurant daily operations
Hire managers and follow up on training progress
Perform guest service and night audits
District Manager, 7/2004 to 11/2012
Burger King – Dallas, TX
Managed day to day administrative duties
Performed human resource duties
Analyzed food costs and P & L
Manager, 4/2001 to 7/2004
Jack In The Box – Houston, TX
Increased sales by 16%
Trained managers and assistant managers for the area
Represented the area in Restaurant Council meetings
Manager, 4/2000 to 4/2001
Luther’s BBQ – Houston, TX
Coordinated the entire restaurant operation, including front-of-house and back-of-house
Estimated consumption, forecast requirements and maintain inventory
Nurtured a positive working environment and led by example
Manager, 4/1996 to 4/2000
Burger King – Houston, TX
Enhanced and maintained guest service
Hired, trained and supervised managers and employees
Maintained standards of cleanliness and sanitation
Assistant Manager, 5/1993 to 4/1996
Walgreens – Fort Wayne, IN
Assisted the manager in organizing, planning, and implementing strategies
Coordinated operations
Ensured schedules and objectives are met
Assistant Manager, 6/1990 to 5/1993
Rogers Grocery – Fort Wayne, IN
Drove recruitment process and training & development
Supervised and motivated staff
Secured adherence to company’s policies and guidelines
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Management, 1990
Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, IN
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