TRACI ROMERO
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Highly experienced professional with 25+ years of experience in optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various industries and environments. I am highly dependable, reliable with strong work and personal ethics.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
SERGEANT E-4 NCOIC CRIME PREVENTION, UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Distinguished Graduate and Commandants Award Recipient for USAF NCO Leadership School
Supervise aircraft security in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia during Operation Desert Storm
Manage base crime prevention and security on Air Force Bases in the United States and abroad
EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 2017 – CURRENT
INTAKE COORDINATOR, georgia estate & elder law
Greet callers and visitors making them feel welcome and comfortable
Establish rapport with potential clients immediately over the phone
Conduct new client intake interviews and create new client files
Assist paralegals with data entry and other office tasks when not receiving calls or visitors
Assist in creating a positive team environment by communicating with each team member to ensure all potential new clients are given prompt attention
Conserve attorneys’ time by reviewing and routing correspondence, drafting letters and documents, answering, and directing inquiries as appropriate
Draft various estate planning documents including Durable Power of Attorney and Advanced Directives
Provide Notary Public and Witness Signings services
Review and submit expenses to the firm’s accountant, ensuring all expenses are validated, paid, and recorded accurately
Scan all payments received, post electronic deposits and complete in person bank deposit and cash handling transactions
Coordinate the firm's calendar, plan, and execute team and special events
Inventory and order all office supplies needs including team member specific items
Maintain office environment and schedule services as needed
Responsible for the overall daily operations of the office environment
NOVEMBER 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2017
GENERAL MANAGER, goldberg’s bagel company
Carefully interview, select, train, and supervise staff
Lead and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures
Recognize and formally acknowledge outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity
Manage operations for smooth functioning operation while maintaining a high standard of customer satisfaction
Work closely with cooks and staff to establish and properly calculate necessary inventory levels
Complete the purchase of all food, equipment and supplies
MARCH 2011 – NOVEMBER 2015
GENERAL MANAGER, Exceceptional restaurant company & Hojeij Foods
General Manager of multiple franchises
Purchase adequate quantities of necessary restaurant items, including food, beverages, equipment and supplies
Recognize and formally acknowledge outstanding staff performance to boost company morale and productivity
Effectively manage payroll and timekeeping, including completion of the proper paperwork for new hires and terminations
Oversee the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines
Build sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets
AUGUST 2009 – JANUARY 2011
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, Imperial group ltd
Maintain cash flow, maintenance, and administering operations in two office parks, a 118-room hotel, 90-unit apartment complex, and 30 houses
Instrumental in the sale of the multi-million dollar hotel
Set up budget estimations and controlled operating expenses for all properties
JUNE 2008 – JULY 2009
FRANCHISE SUPPORT MANAGER, dickey’s barbecue pit incorporated
Responsible for six units located in five states; Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee
Responsible for ensuring all locations met brand standards
Assist with monthly break evens and Quarterly Business Reviews
Send daily paperwork to corporate, ensuring all locations were 100% compliant with end of month paperwork, new store training, and Grand Openings
MARCH 2001 – MARCH 2008
AREA DIRECTOR, McAlister’s Deli
Responsible for implementing specification changes and sanitation changes as dictated by McAlister’s corporate operations or state law
P&L responsible for all locations and taking corrective action on all items that were out of line on budget
Provide action plans on operational standards for 21 units in Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina to obtain the highest level of guest service and sanitation practices
Assist Steritech in maintaining the highest level of sanitation in each franchise restaurant
Responsible for communication of system policies and procedures and monitoring McAlister’s Corporation specifications
MAY 1995 – MARCH 2001
ASSOCIATE MANAGER, cracker barrel old country store
Manage restaurant operations, in five different restaurants, adapting and working with a variety of managers, employees, and guests
Responsible for managing sales generation, cash controls, staff hiring, training, and scheduling
SKILLS & SYSTEMS
Microsoft Programs
Ring Central
LawPay
Highrise
Basecamp
Dropbox