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Stuart Shainberg

Chandler

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at West Alley BBQ, driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Expert in sales and staff training, I foster strong vendor partnerships and implement process automation to enhance efficiency. Recognized for achieving significant business growth while cultivating high-performing teams and delivering exceptional customer service.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

West Alley BBQ
08.2023 - 08.2025
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

Director of Operations

Ghett Yo Taco
09.2019 - 08.2023
  • Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
  • Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.

Area Sales Manager

Boston Market
08.2017 - 09.2019
  • Established strong relationships with major accounts and key decision-makers to increase sales in designated territory.
  • Reported sales activity, generated sales quotations, and proposals and maintained customer contact database to achieve sales objectives and quota.
  • Built lasting relationships with clients through outstanding customer service interactions.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve customer service and increase sales.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
  • Oversaw budget planning, strategy development, community outreach for organization.

District Manager

Qdoba
05.2007 - 07.2017
  • Supervised various locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
  • Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.

Education

High School Diploma -

Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire, IL

Skills

  • Sales
  • Branding
  • Advertising and marketing
  • Process automation
  • Vendor partnerships
  • Staff training and development
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Administrative skills

Timeline

General Manager

West Alley BBQ
08.2023 - 08.2025

Director of Operations

Ghett Yo Taco
09.2019 - 08.2023

Area Sales Manager

Boston Market
08.2017 - 09.2019

District Manager

Qdoba
05.2007 - 07.2017

High School Diploma -

Stevenson High School
Stuart Shainberg