Rafik Zinai
Kansas City
Summary
Dedicated Team Leader with expertise in quality assurance initiatives, issue resolution and interpersonal communication. Proficient with project management, personnel training and production scheduling. Sets example for work ethic, punctuality and quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader
Talley Inc.
Olathe
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Led team meetings to discuss daily goals and expectations.
- Coordinated tasks among team members for efficient workflow.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
Restaurant Manager
O’Hare airport Chicago
Chicago
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Oversaw daily restaurant operations to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Managed staff schedules and training programs for optimal team performance.
- Coordinated inventory management and supply orders to maintain stock levels.
Team Leader
National Beef
Liberal
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Led team meetings to discuss daily goals and expectations.
- Coordinated tasks among team members for efficient workflow.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
Restaurant/lounge general manager
The attic lounge
Brooklyn
05.2019 - 01.2020
- Directed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
- Managed staff schedules to optimize resource allocation and team productivity.
- Oversaw budget management and financial reporting for operational efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making and growth initiatives.
Education
Associate in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Seward County Community College
Liberal, KS 09.2023 - 12.2023
Skills
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Safety protocols
- Customer service
- Staff scheduling
- Operational efficiency
- People management
- Loss prevention
- Safety
- Project management
- Team supervision
- Staff training
- Documentation and reporting
- Forklift operation
- Warehouse logistics
- Equipment maintenance
- Task coordination
- Supply chain management
- Problem solving
- Issue troubleshooting
- Pallet construction
- Order picking
- Certified pallet jack operator
- Heavy lifting
- Heavy industrial equipment
- Loading and unloading
- Weight distribution
- Bill of lading
- Heavy equipment operations
- Shipping and receiving
- Warehouse best practices
- CPR training
- Material handling
- Warehouse safety
- OSHA training
- Maintenance and repair
- Pallet stacking
- Inventory reporting
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
German
Professional
Certification
- Forklift certification
- OSHA certification
- Food safety certification
Timeline
Team Leader
Talley Inc.
06.2024 - 05.2025
Associate in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Seward County Community College
09.2023 - 12.2023
Restaurant Manager
O’Hare airport Chicago
04.2023 - 05.2024
Team Leader
National Beef
02.2020 - 03.2023
Restaurant/lounge general manager
The attic lounge
05.2019 - 01.2020