David Ray
Severna Park,md
Summary
Diligent Leader with solid background in managing daily operations and driving team performance. Successfully led various projects, ensuring seamless execution and improved operational efficiency. Demonstrated strategic planning and effective communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
424 Associates
04.2015 - Current
Club Manager
Rolling Road Golf Club
06.2012 - 04.2015
Clubhouse Manager / Director of Sales
Hillendale Country Club
09.2008 - 05.2012
Assistant Manager
The Suburban Club
05.2005 - 08.2008
Food & Beverage Director / Restaurant General Manager
Hilton Doubletree / Ports of Call Restaurant
09.2001 - 04.2005
Education
Associate’s degree - Business administration
University of Maryland
Associate’s degree - Hospitality management
AACC
Skills
- Transferable Skills Training: Customer service, communication, multitasking and teamwork Hard skills like POS operation, upselling techniques and food safety knowledge
- Financial Experience: Managing the finances of a food and beverage business, including planning, monitoring, and controlling revenues and expenses It also involves understanding customer behavior and market shifts, and developing strategies to improve the business
- Training & Onboarding: Implement state of the art training programs, workshops and courses Open affiliation with culinary schools and industry organizations Cross-train to increase versatility and promote experience
- Supervision: FOH staff interact with customers, handle challenging situations and maintain high standards of quality and service
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification
- Food Protection Manager Certification
- HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Certification
- Alcohol Awareness Training Certification TIPS Certification
- Wine and Spirits Certification
Accomplishments
- Best New Restaurant, Annapolis MD
- Best New Restaurant Concept Annapolis, MD
- Best Seafood Restaurant Food & Wine Magazine Annapolis MD
- 2 Time Food & Beverage Director of the Year Toll Brothers Raleigh NC
- Wine Sectar Award of Excellence wine list Annapolis MD
- Strong leadership, motivational and people skills Baltimore MD
- Acute economic management skills MBAC
- Associate’s degree in business administration; hospitality management AACC
Timeline
General Manager
424 Associates
04.2015 - Current
Club Manager
Rolling Road Golf Club
06.2012 - 04.2015
Clubhouse Manager / Director of Sales
Hillendale Country Club
09.2008 - 05.2012
Assistant Manager
The Suburban Club
05.2005 - 08.2008
Food & Beverage Director / Restaurant General Manager
Hilton Doubletree / Ports of Call Restaurant
09.2001 - 04.2005
Associate’s degree - Hospitality management
AACC
Associate’s degree - Business administration
University of Maryland
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