John Puodziunas
North York,ON
Summary
Restaurant owner with a track record of effective budget management and strong customer engagement. Skilled in negotiating with vendors to secure favorable terms. Proven ability to create sales promotion strategies that increase profitability and strengthen customer relationships.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Owner
Lion's Den
Hone Creek, Limon
10.2021 - 07.2025
- Established budgets for labor and food costs to oversee cash flow management.
- Ensured timely payment of bills and taxes while monitoring accounts receivable and payable.
- Created promotions and special events to increase customer engagement and drive sales.
- Coordinated schedules with vendors, managing delivery, storage, and organization of inventory.
Owner\Partner
Gardens by Design
04.2005 - 09.2019
- Developed and implemented landscape plans for residential and commercial projects.
- Cultivated client relationships to drive satisfaction and encourage repeat business.
- Coordinated timelines and schedules for multiple concurrent projects to ensure timely completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to maintain and strengthen existing client relationships.
- Supervised worker performance to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts, significantly increasing profit margins.
Construction Estimator
FirstPro Shopping Centres Limited
08.2001 - 06.2004
- Reviewed project specifications to generate precise cost estimates.
- Analyzed bid proposals for compliance with regulations and standards.
- Communicated with subcontractors to clarify pricing and scope.
- Conducted site visits to evaluate conditions of existing structures and potential job sites.
- Evaluated bids against contractual requirements and project scope.
- Directed negotiations for change orders and claims involving contractors, suppliers, and architects.
Media Librarian
CBC
05.2001 - 11.2002
- Managed library collections and ensured materials were accessible to patrons.
- Assisted patrons with research inquiries using various databases and resources.
- Curated digital content for online resources, promoting user engagement and access.
- Provided reference services to students, faculty, staff, and community members using print and electronic resources.
- Assisted patrons with locating information using online databases, search engines, websites, and other research tools.
Education
BBA - Business Administration And Management
George Brown College
Toronto05-1994
Skills
- Budget management and cost analysis
- Inventory management
- Sales promotion strategies
- Vendor negotiation skills
- Customer relationship management
Affiliations
- Skiing
- Surfing
- mountain biking
- volunteering
Timeline
Restaurant Owner
Lion's Den
10.2021 - 07.2025
Owner\Partner
Gardens by Design
04.2005 - 09.2019
Construction Estimator
FirstPro Shopping Centres Limited
08.2001 - 06.2004
Media Librarian
CBC
05.2001 - 11.2002
BBA - Business Administration And Management
George Brown College