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Alejandro Morales Smith

Windsor,ON

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Restaurant Manager /Kitchen Operations Manager

Rock Bottom Bar & Grill
07.2022 - Current
  • Applied knowledge of previous supply needs and forecasted business levels to estimate required supplies.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Helped general management develop prices based on inventory costs and portion sizes.
  • Designed and implemented successful inventory control system to track inventory levels and optimize stock levels.
  • Analyzed market trends and adjusted procurement strategies accordingly for optimal results.
  • Conducted thorough supplier evaluations, selecting vendors based on quality, price, reliability, and commitment to sustainability initiatives.

Line Cook

Rock Bottom Bar & Grill
01.2020 - 06.2022
  • Maintained skill level of kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.

Consultant /Accounting

Next1
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using [Microsoft Excel] and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Performed negotiations for contract terms and conditions.

Logistics Specialist

Group of Tobacco Companies of Cuba
09.2016 - 03.2018
  • Coordinated incoming and outgoing shipments to maintain schedules.
  • Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
  • Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
  • Tracked and managed transfer paperwork such as packing lists.
  • Provided customers with status updates for tracked packages.
  • Collaborated with shipping department staff to facilitate smooth materials returns to correct vendors.
  • Worked with customers to integrate processes and correct issues.
  • Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
  • Reported emergencies, weather delays and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
  • Directed preparation of purchase orders or bid requests to meet material needs for production operations.

Supply Chain and Logistics Intern

Group of Tobacco Companies of Cuba
09.2013 - 06.2016
  • Investigated pricing structures and suggested optimal vendors.
  • Reached out to customers to offer solutions to diverse business issues.
  • Scheduled deliveries and shipments, and provided real-time updates to all parties.
  • Identified excess inventory and eliminated waste.
  • Completed timely data entry of new orders, labeled containers and placed in accurate storage locations.
  • Developed and deployed strategies to save time and expenses associated with goods movements.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Entrepreneur /Small Business Owner

Los Churros
07.2012 - 08.2015
  • Determined business plan, mission statement and vision.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Sourced initial funding to get business up and running while planning initial structure and making strategic first hires.
  • Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
  • Mapped income generating strategies to grow revenue.
  • Set business culture, facilitated communication and built cohesion between team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Education

Ontario College Graduate Certificate - International Business Management - Logistics Syst

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, ON
06.2021

Post-Degree Certificate - Legal Aspects of Cuban Foreign Trade

Institute of Foreign Trade And Foreign Investment
Havana, Cuba
10.2016

Post-Degree Certificate - Legal Aspects of Foreign Investment in Cuba

Institute of Foreign Trade And Foreign Investment
Havana, Cuba
09.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering

Technological University of Havana
Havana, Cuba
07.2016

Skills

  • Cost Optimization
  • Technical Data
  • Critical Thinking
  • Operations Analysis
  • Problem-Solving
  • Scheduling
  • Purchasing
  • Time Management
  • Efficiency Improvement
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Assistant Restaurant Manager /Kitchen Operations Manager

Rock Bottom Bar & Grill
07.2022 - Current

Line Cook

Rock Bottom Bar & Grill
01.2020 - 06.2022

Consultant /Accounting

Next1
10.2017 - 11.2019

Logistics Specialist

Group of Tobacco Companies of Cuba
09.2016 - 03.2018

Supply Chain and Logistics Intern

Group of Tobacco Companies of Cuba
09.2013 - 06.2016

Entrepreneur /Small Business Owner

Los Churros
07.2012 - 08.2015

Ontario College Graduate Certificate - International Business Management - Logistics Syst

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology

Post-Degree Certificate - Legal Aspects of Cuban Foreign Trade

Institute of Foreign Trade And Foreign Investment

Post-Degree Certificate - Legal Aspects of Foreign Investment in Cuba

Institute of Foreign Trade And Foreign Investment

Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering

Technological University of Havana

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