Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

KEVORK KALAYDJIAN

Windsor,ON

Summary

With over 30 years industry experience I am passionate about the growth of the Windsor Essex tourism and hospitality industry. I have gained extensive experience in this industry from all aspects from overseeing offsite large catering functions, managing the day to day business of a successful carry out business and participating many Community Festivals and fundraising activities.

Dedicated hospitality professional with a history of meeting company goals , optimizing branding opportunities for our company and proven success in managing people in a fast paced setting.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Capri Pizzeria Inc
06.2002 - Current
  • Oversee and manage the day to day operations of a pizzeria franchise in Windsor Essex County. With ten locations in the Windsor Essex community I have gained first hand experience working with communities at municipal level.
  • Responsible for product procurement and quality control.
  • Oversee the opening of new locations. Oversee lease hold improvements, lease negotiations, opening and start up processes from hiring to food safety implementations.
  • Oversee operations of all franchises and provide corrective feedback to achieve sales goals.
  • Increase company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Enhance company branding through developing marketing programs with local radio and TV advertising. Remarkable Kids program, Class of the Week.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance.

Owner/Operator

CAPRI PIZZERIA
04.1997 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of a busy pizzeria.
  • Managed and oversee staff of 50.
  • Consistently working towards streamlining processes to reduce costs.
  • Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer base.
  • Established strong relationships with community and our customer base to increase goodwill of corporate brand.
  • Contributed positively to the local community through involvement in various events or charitable events.

To include: Operated and participated in the following Community Festivals in the Park food vendor, Festival Epicure, Tall Ships Festival, Buskers Festival, Carousel of Nations Food Festival.

  • Work to develop and nurture lasting customer relationship by working everyday to build customer relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - ECONOMICS

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
04.1996

Skills

  • Business Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Fundraising Events
  • Contract and Vendor Management
  • Budget Management
  • Price Structuring

Languages

Turkish
Native or Bilingual

Affiliations

  • 2014 Volunteer Hospital Board

Timeline

Director

Capri Pizzeria Inc
06.2002 - Current

Owner/Operator

CAPRI PIZZERIA
04.1997 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - ECONOMICS

University of Western Ontario
KEVORK KALAYDJIAN