Ambitious and results-oriented Director of
Operations with over 35 years of experience,
creating strategic alliances with organizational
leaders to effectively align with and support key
business initiatives. Seeking position in upper-level management to leverage strong leadership and
profitability skills within an organization.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Sonic Let's Shake - Multi-Unit Area Director
San Antonio, Texas • 12/2021 - 04/2022
Cavender Buick GMC West - Sales & Leasing
WORK HISTORY
Backed the operations of general managers
within 6 Sonic drive ins
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Developed appropriate action plans to solve
unfavorable sales and or financial trends
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Responsible for helping the managers recruit,
train, and look for talented crew members to
move up into management roles
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Utilized Hirebridge, Indeed, and other web sites
to recruit managers and employees
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Knowledge in Oracle based Micros point of sale
system in generating reports to drive the business in a positive direction
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Lessened the stress for the managers by
providing support when shorthanded by
developing crew leaders
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Drove business in a positive direction by focusing on basic operations
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Made the job enjoyable for the managers and
crew members by focusing on their needs
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Took half of my market from negative sales into
positive growth
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SKILLS
Strong leadership and communication
abilities
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• Forecasting and planning
• Conflict resolution
• Teamwork and collaboration
• New product / service launch
• Strategic planning and execution
• Recruitment
• Business development
• Customer service oriented
• Financial oversight
• Restaurant Operations
• Merchandising expertise
• Acquiring clients
• Sale expertise
St. Mary's University
San Antonio, TX • 1990
Bachelor of Arts: Economics &
International Relations
EDUCATION
• Graduated Cum Laude
ERNEST CHAGOYA E: *******@*****.***
P: 210-***-****
Consultant
San Antonio, TX • 07/2019 - 12/2021
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q - Director of Operations
San Antonio, TX • 05/1982 - 12/2018
Encourage cross-selling of additional products
and services through relationship-building and
acquire understanding of customer business
needs
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Negotiate vehicle prices and secure financing
for customers
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Prepared purchase vehicles and complete final
delivery
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Demonstrate vehicles and features, and
conduct test drives
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Offer comprehensive knowledge of vehicle
operations and brand features
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Meet customers on lot and in showroom to
discuss available vehicles and options
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Respond to customer inquiries via telephone,
e-mail, and text
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Assist customers by answering questions and
fulfilling requests
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Greet customers and help with product
questions, selections, and purchases including
in-store and e-service transactions
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Implement up-selling strategies such as
recommending accessories and complementary
purchases to boost revenue.
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Led business operations and collaborated
directly with President, Owners, 17 Area
Managers, and Director of Human Resources to
ensure effective operations and financial
procedures are in place
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Exceeded projected sales annually within 79
multi-stores in San Antonio, Corpus, and Austin
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Created and implemented strategic business
planning for profitable growth maintaining
averages of 5%+ with customer count improving
5%+ annually
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Improved training initiatives for all personnel
levels, including area managers by building
highly exclusive culture to ensure employees
thrive to their full potential
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Reviewed financial reports and adjusted business
expenditures to promote profitability
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Developed business strategy systems and
procedures to improve quality and efficiency
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Administered day-to-day actions of business to
ensure smooth operations such as: quality of
food, speed of service, restaurant environment,
and cleanliness of stores in compliance to safely
regulations
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Examined and evaluated operational
departments identifying and targeting
opportunities for improvement
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Assisted area managers in meeting sales, labor
objectives, and marginal goals to increase
profitability and control cost
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Established policies to promote company culture
and vision
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Provided staff members with support and training
to achieve top customer satisfaction
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Proficiently operated restaurant including
internally, externally, and point of sales systems
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• Performed marketing skills to promote growth
Completed new store openings with veteran
employees to ensure positive outcome
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