David Hairopoulos
St Louis,MO
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions, exceed customer dreams and focused on community involvement. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Territory Manager
US Foods
07.2018 - Current
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Established successful account relationships with owners and chefs by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
- Develop new business and identify prospective customers
- Grew territory to over 10MM in 3 years through a team based selling approach
- 2019 Rookie of the Year
- 2020 District MVP
- 2021 Missouri area Annual Operating Plan Champion
- 2021 President's Cup Winner(Top 2% sales/metrics)
Greendale Forestry Advisory Committee Member
Greendale Forestry Advisory Committee
04.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow members to achieve consensus on key policy decisions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Contributed to the development of strategic plans, setting a clear direction for the organization''s future growth.
- Evaluated progress towards established objectives, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
- Facilitated open communication among committee members, fostering an environment of trust and mutual respect.
General Manager
Crazy Bowls & Wraps
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Built Sales forecasts and schedules to reflect desired productivity targets.
- Directed recruiting and training of new staff
- Worked closely with Operations and District Managers to help formulate and build the brand
General Manager
Panera Bread
07.2008 - 07.2017
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Drove year-over-year business growth in double digits while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Opened new store locations and assisted in recruiting and training new staff
- Controlled inventory levels to attain highest profit possible
- Achieved highest level of operational excellence audit possible
Kitchen Manager
Pasta House Co.
02.2005 - 07.2008
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Designed kitchen from ground up
- Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling and surface cleaning.
Executive Chef
Fulton Country Club
02.2002 - 01.2005
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Assisted customers in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners.
- Grew membership over 50% through innovative food and events
Education
Business Administration And Management
Westminster College
Fulton, MO05.2004
Skills
- Team Recruiting and Onboarding
- Business development and planning
- Goals and performance
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Staff Training and Development
- Operations Management
- Performance Management
- Policy Implementation
- Staff Development
Timeline
Greendale Forestry Advisory Committee Member
Greendale Forestry Advisory Committee
04.2024 - Current
Territory Manager
US Foods
07.2018 - Current
General Manager
Crazy Bowls & Wraps
06.2017 - 06.2018
General Manager
Panera Bread
07.2008 - 07.2017
Kitchen Manager
Pasta House Co.
02.2005 - 07.2008
Executive Chef
Fulton Country Club
02.2002 - 01.2005
Business Administration And Management
Westminster College
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