Wendy Van Allen
Tisdale,Sask.
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with several years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Cumberland Villas Retirement Community
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Responsible for all aspects of day to day business of operating Cumberland Villas Retirement Community
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cumberland Villas is comprised of 94 condo unit rentals geared towards seniors
- Some of my duties include building tours, receiving quotes for work at the building, ordering and receiving of supplies, hiring and training staff, planning functions, monthly scheduling, filling in for absentee employees when the need arises, etc.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Kitchen Manager
Cumberland Villas
10.2020 - 03.2024
- In charge of all aspects of Cumberland Villas Kitchen and Dining Room
- Ordering and receiving groceries, monthly inventory, hiring, training and firing of staff, menu planning, keeping kitchen clean and sanitized
- Attending food shows, in contact with all reps to ensure orders are correct and sent
- Scheduling of employees, implementing rules and regulations pertaining to food preparation, planning of functions such as Mother's Day Tea, Father's Day BBQ, Christmas and New Years Parties, etc.
Head Cook
01.2015 - 03.2024
- Fulfilled all duties of a cook in a seniors retirement home
- Menu planning, cooking and serving of breakfast, lunch and supper, helping out in the Dining Room when needed, receiving of groceries, signing off on purchases, monthly inventory, etc.
Acting General Manager
Caleb Group
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Filled in for the General Manager while she was on leave due to family health issues
- I was asked to step in and help out until her return however she did not return and I was then promoted to General Manager along with being the Kitchen Manager and Head Cook in the same time frame
- Saw the business through receivership and eventually sold.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Grade 12 Diploma -
Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate
Hotel and Restaurant Management -
Saskatoon Business College
01.1990
Skills
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Management
- Training and Development
- Recruitment
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
General Manager
Cumberland Villas Retirement Community
09.2022 - 07.2024
Acting General Manager
Caleb Group
08.2021 - 09.2022
Kitchen Manager
Cumberland Villas
10.2020 - 03.2024
Head Cook
01.2015 - 03.2024
Grade 12 Diploma -
Melfort and Unit Comprehensive Collegiate
Hotel and Restaurant Management -
Saskatoon Business College
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