Brian Gregory

Summerville, SC 973-***-**** adyez5@r.postjobfree.com LinkedIn

Management Professional

Highly skilled hospitality manager with experience ensuring restaurant establishments consistently meet top quality standards. Able to direct staff operations and enhance facility operations to maintain optimal accommodations to clients. Strive to continually improve patron satisfaction and maximize financial performance of F&B operations. Integral in identifying problems areas in the workplace and formulating timely resolutions. Manufacturing management skills with experience in achieving daily changing goals. Highly adaptable to the supply chain issues, communication with international factories, and warehouse organization.

Hospitality Operations

Food & Beverage Management

Finance Analysis

Staff Onboarding & Training

Vendor Partnerships

Calendar Scheduling

Quality Control Measures

Customer/Client Relations

Sales & Promotion Strategies

Menu Design/Planning

Policy & Code Compliance

Inventory Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BICYCLE CORPORATION OF AMERICA – MANNING, SC September 2020-Present Operation Manager (Sept. 2020-Present)

Oversee the various departments, while maintaining a safe and enjoyable work environment. Manage 40+ staff members spread out between various departments. All operations for this business run out of a 200,000+ sq. foot facility. Varies from office space, assembly line, production area, warehouse, and 8 shipping docs. This business is on the constant change due to demand for bicycles, so everyday demands a new plan, schedule, and goals. Efficient in LEAN manufacturing to maximize productivity while simultaneously minimizing waste within a manufacturing operation. I also take those principals and apply them to other departments as needed. I am in constant contact with our various suppliers in Asia as well as within the states. Especially within the last 2 years the supply chain has been quite the challenge, we have managed to succeed during those tough times though. Efficient in website marketing, social media marketing, as well as adapting to the market to maximize sales. Coordinate the shipping logistics across the world. Track, trace, and receive weekly containers from across seas all in accordance with the CTAP. Required to meet daily goals for production, artwork, and shipping. Forecast buying power and sales for at lest 6 months in advance.

Achievements:

Was handed 150,000 sq. foot warehouse completely unorganized. After counting, verifying, and organizing over 5 million parts we were able to take on 4 times the amount of business.

Grew the facility from being able to handle 2 bike brands to 8 in under a year, which quadrupled this facilities profits.

Reduces staff needed from 41 to 31 while at the same time growing the sales and production.

Learned the entire bicycle business in only a few months. From placing parts orders with Asia to fully assembled in the USA, which landed us a contact with Walmart.

Established a new training program as well as a clear path for my employees to take to become successful within the company.

RIPTYDZ OCEANFRONT GRILLE & ROOFTOP BAR – Myrtle Beach, SC October 2016–September 2020 General Manager (Oct. 2016–Sept. 2020)

Oversee the daily operations and maintenance of a profitable, safe, and clean food establishment. Create new menus to drive continual interest and attract business. Manage 100+ staff members, identify areas of needed improvement in service, and provide ongoing training to resolve gaps in service delivery and food/beverage knowledge. Inspect facility conditions to ensure full compliance with all health and safety regulations. Set calendar schedules and delegate tasks in a manner that ensures a streamlined workplace where patrons are treated quickly and with top quality in mind. Manage inventory levels and order supplies as needed to guarantee availability of necessary of beer, wine, liquor, paper products. Introduce best practices for upselling items to raise sales. Coordinate logistics for setting up food, drink specials, décor, and music for large events. Use social media marketing to raise visibility and increase customer base. Monitor budgets and make changes that cut costs. Key Achievements:

Grew net annual sales by $400,000 in 2019.

Consistently exceed monthly and yearly sales goals. LOCAL 7 TILE, MARBLE, TERAZZO UNION – New York, NY December 2013–May 2016 Marble Finisher

Fabricated, cut, polished, and used specialized tools to install natural stones to precise project specifications. Managed stone inventories to maintain adequate levels on supplies and tools. Collaborated with team members on completing complex tasks. Key Achievements:

Regularly met project deadlines, often by working extended hours to achieve deliverable goals. BEACH HOUSE BAR AND GRILLE – Myrtle Beach, SC March 2010–October 2013 General Manager (Mar. 2011–Oct. 2013)

Bartender (Mar. 2010–Mar. 2011)

Spearheaded the development and implementation of hospitality practices so staff members were well-trained and met optimal client relations standards. Oversaw kitchen productivity and made adjustments to procedures that enhanced culinary. Designed rotating menus depending on the season, holiday, or vendor promotions. Scheduled shifts for a staff of 50 so all times were well-covered regardless of patron volume. Built strong client relationships to secure repeat business. Key Achievements:

Created, launched, and managed systems that ensured overall excellence and high operating standards. ADDITIONAL JOB HISTORY

Tile Finisher, LOCAL 7 TILE, MARBLE, TERRAZZO UNION – New York, NY (2007-2010) EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Johnson & Wales University – Providence, RI (2007) Associate’s Degree in Psychology, Johnson & Wales University – Providence, RI (2005)