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Work History
Education
Skills
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Achievements
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Linda Park

Toronto,ON

Summary

Seasoned Store Manager with 20 years of experience at Starbucks, adept in coaching, mentoring, and developing managers and assistant managers. Proven track record of leading multiple teams to achieve business growth, supporting inventory management, labor systems, and successfully opening new stores. Applying for the District Manager position at Starbucks to leverage extensive experience in store operations, manager development, and strategic planning to drive district-wide success.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Store Manager

Starbucks
09.2004 - Current
  • Manager, Coach, Mentor for both internal and external Assistant Managers and Managers in District 268
  • Store Manager Trainer for three Assistant Store District 224 and 268
  • Lead over 10 teams to achieve growth with business results
  • Classroom Facilitator for Starbucks Experience classes
  • Supported multiple managers with Inventory Management through use of Food Management Tool and Inventory Excellence
  • Supported multiple mangers with Labour systems ALS and Starbuck Partner Hours
  • Supported peers with 4 new store openings
  • Supported external manager by working shoulder to shoulder in their store for 2 months with store operations
  • Dual managing with a peer to support through Prioritizing and Planning and Staffing and Scheduling
  • Lead district through Connections and Store Operations building capability of Store Manager Approach
  • Contributed to the success of partners hired through Yonge Street Mission.

General Manager

JJ Muggs Bar & Grill
01.2002 - 09.2004
  • Responsible for recruiting, training and ongoing development for a team of 60+ employees
  • Created training plan for servers and bartenders to streamline learning for 3 locations
  • Working cross functionally with retail and non retail to create a plan for business growth
  • Leader of Joint Health and Safety alongside with Chef and Front of House Manager
  • Supported catering company, Pinnacle Caterers with suites at Rogers Centre with operations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service while working through cocktail and food menu.

Education

Ontario Academic Credit -

Philip Pocock Catholic High School
Mississauga, ON
01.1991

Skills

  • Inventory Management
  • Scheduling
  • Leadership
  • Manager Training
  • Development
  • Collaboration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Prioritizing
  • Accountability
  • Problem-Solving
  • Operations
  • Team Development
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Languages

English
Full Professional

Achievements

Fierce Conversations Award 2012 

Store Manager of the Quarter 2019 

Store Manager of the Quarter 2023 

Timeline

Store Manager

Starbucks
09.2004 - Current

General Manager

JJ Muggs Bar & Grill
01.2002 - 09.2004

Ontario Academic Credit -

Philip Pocock Catholic High School
Linda Park