Don Farion
North Vancouver,BC
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Bomber Brewing
09.2013 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Provided strategic oversight of marketing and promotional campaigns to keep campaigns aligned with overall goals and objectives.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Director of Operations
BierCraft Group Of Restaurants
05.1996 - 09.2013
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw and managed operations of 4 restaurants and a brewery. Manage 200+ staff, GMs and MODs.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
- Spearheaded implementation of process improvements and cost-saving initiatives to increase value and maximize profits.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Concordia University
Montreal, QCAssociate of Science - Science
John Abbott College
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QCSkills
- Staff Management
- Staff Development
- Purchasing and Planning
- Data Review
- Inventory Control
- Team Oversight
- Facility Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Staff Retention Programs
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Product Analysis
- Multimillion-Dollar P&L Management
- New Business Development
Affiliations
Chair - BC Craft Brewers Guild 2015-2023
Certification
- Certified Cicerone
- Certified BJCP Beer Judge
Timeline
General Manager
Bomber Brewing
09.2013 - Current
Director of Operations
BierCraft Group Of Restaurants
05.1996 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
Concordia University
Associate of Science - Science
John Abbott College
- Certified Cicerone
- Certified BJCP Beer Judge
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