Omid Najian
*******@*****.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/onajian/
***-**** ****** ******, **** Vancouver, British Columbia, V7V 1A5 PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I’ve been a manager for 18 years but have been a bookkeeper, a sommelier and HR related professional.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Manager Jan 2019 - May 2020
Sodexo
Managing the dining hall staff of over 120 employees. Hiring and firing, all HR related matters, cash handling, accounts payable, leading the safety committee, in charge of payroll entries and training.
Manager and Bookkeeper Nov 2017 – Jan 2019
Guckenheimer
All bookkeeping duties including payroll, data entries of vouchers, accounts receivable, and all cash handling
Self-employed Jan 2017 – Nov 2017
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Manager Aug 2002 - Dec 2016
Le Papillon
Manager/Maitre’d. Responsible for all private dining events from booking to planning and managing the event. Managing and scheduling front of the house staff of 25. Assisting the master sommelier with maintaining the wine list. Dining room floor manager. Managing catering events from inviting potential clients for a tasting to planning and managing their event. All staff trainings. Safety advocate.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Jan 1995 - Aug 1997
San Francisco State University • San Francisco, California General Education Sep 1992 - Dec 1995
De Anza College • Cupertino, California
High School Sep 1987 - Jul 1991
Nicolaus Cusanus Gymnasium • Bonn, Germany
SKILLS
Managerial skills, excellent communication skills, relate well with co-workers and clients, problem solver, organized administrative and HR manager, knowledgeable about food and wine, basic computer skills like excel, words and outlook, effective supervisor, can motivate employees to increase their efficiency, hardworking, guide by example and team player. PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
• First Level Sommelier
VOLUNTEER WORK
Big Brother Jan 2000 - Jan 2013
Big Brother Big Sister • San Jose, California
Building a child’s future through the friendship and guidance of mentoring, providing a child the opportunity to maximize his/her potential, have confidence in themselves, achieve a fulfilling lifestyle and grow into productive, contributing members of their community. REFERENCES
Dan Katzenmoyer, Catering Manager at Sodexo
Phone: 484-***-****
Email: ***.***********@******.***
Scott Cooper, Executive Chef at Le Papillon Restaurant Phone: 408-***-****
Email: *****@**********.***
Jondel Goldsmith, Manager at Guckenheimer
Phone: 408-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***