JENNIFER LEVY
HUNTER RIVER,PE
Summary
Passionate, accomplished and self-motivated professional looking for an opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals who are inspired, passionate, authentic and genuine. As an industry leader dedicated to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.
With an entrepreneurial spirit, deep understanding of business development and keen eye for growth opportunities, With an understanding of the unique challenges to operating in today's market and the impact of inflation on margins.
Experienced in developing and recognizing actions that follow "SMART" (Specific, Measurable, Realistic, and Time-bound/Trackable) principles that will better allow for the implementation of:
[KPI's, SOP's, "waste to wealth" practices, COGS, improvement of current financial outcomes, improve effective stock ordering, monitoring and control of inventory, improving buying power, optimize operational plans and vision, develop and improve service standards, productivity and production output, creativity and menu audits to ensure increased sales and profits, review and reporting in real time]
Organized and dependable work-flow allow for best practices and the ability to reach annual objectives with greater insight.
Always looking forward to being part of the process and help make this happen.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
RED SEAL, Trade
1
1
Business Degree
1
1
Legal Administration
1
1
CBT, Certified
1
1
DBT, Certified
1
1
REBT, Certified
Work History
Co-Owner
Green Island Catering, The Yellow House & Le Marche Artisans
2016.01 - 2023.01
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established team of motivated and highly skilled employees to help run business.
- Improved operational efficiencies to reduce costs and improve productivity.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Managed financial operations and investments to maximize profits and minimize costs.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
- Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Project Manager
Green Gables
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
Purchaser
Progressive Distributors
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Checked items received against items ordered by verifying receipts.
- Negotiated with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
- Maintained and reviewed computerized records of items purchased and costs associated with purchases.
- Researched suppliers based on availability, quality, selection and price.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions and expedite customer orders.
- Employed expert inventory management and oversight skills to formulate business metrics and meet corporate goals.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Tracked inventory shipments and prepared spreadsheets detailing item information.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Devised and implemented policies and procedures for purchasing and inventory control.
Operations
Dolphin Cove
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Increased profit by streamlining operations.
Secretary
McCallum and Co.
2008.01 - 2010.01
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
- Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
- Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
Education
RED SEAL, Culinary Diploma -
Culinary Institute of Canada
PEI05.2013
Bachelors Business -
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB05.2004
Legal Administrative Diploma -
Toronto School of Business
Toronto, ON06.2001
Skills
- Communication
- Managerial
- Financial
- Leadership
- Human Resource
- Policy and Procedure Implementation
- Financial Administration
- Small Business Operations
- KPI Tracking
- Purchasing and Planning
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Business Administrator Duties
As a Business Administrator my key duties are to; develop and implement policies and procedures for departments and teams, prepare budgets, plan, implement and manage the collective vision and direction, also, strategic planning and reporting.
Executive Chef Duties
As an Executive Chef I am responsible for all the food coming in and out of the kitchen. A few of the main duties of Executive Chef are monitoring the quality of the food, following all food safety regulations, creating new food entrees, and coordinating the entire kitchen.
Executive Chef Responsibilities
- Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities
- Modifying menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
- Estimating food requirements and food/labor cost
Executive Chef Job Responsibilities
- Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
- Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
- Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
- Supervise kitchen staff’s activities
- Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
- Recruit and manage kitchen staff
- Rectify arising problems or complaints
- Give prepared plates the “final touch”
- Perform administrative duties
- Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
- Keep time and payroll records
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers
Leadership Experience
I have strong leadership skills and the ability to be an assertive leader who will be innovative and initiate programs; establish methodology, and procedures that are conducive to the overall vision and strategic plan and goals of the department. It is also fundamental that leadership come with the ability to adapt to changing situations and problem solve with people and processes.
Consolidation and review of the annual business plans and budgets (operating and capital), demands a strong leader to follow the business plan and budget approval process.
References
Available Upon Request:
Sophie Lortie
Glenn Oribe
Madelaine Andonov
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CBT, Life Coach
- DBT, Life Coach
- REBT, Life Coach
Timeline
Co-Owner
Green Island Catering, The Yellow House & Le Marche Artisans
2016.01 - 2023.01
Project Manager
Green Gables
2013.01 - 2014.01
Purchaser
Progressive Distributors
2012.01 - 2013.01
Operations
Dolphin Cove
2010.01 - 2012.01
Secretary
McCallum and Co.
2008.01 - 2010.01
RED SEAL, Culinary Diploma -
Culinary Institute of Canada
Bachelors Business -
Athabasca University
Legal Administrative Diploma -
Toronto School of Business
- CBT, Life Coach
- DBT, Life Coach
- REBT, Life Coach
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