Michael Ferral

Experience

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  Steak n Shake

  Aug 2004 - May 2011

  General Manager

  Worked from associate, through the ranks to General Manger

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  Vanderbilt University

  May 2011 - now

  The Associate Director of Data Analytics and Systems is a part of the Office of Career Advancement and Engagement (CAE) at Vanderbilt University. This role supports CAE to become a data-informed unit by leading the improvement of systems, applications and business processes, and the development of metrics, visualizations and data reporting. Data Analyst responsible for operational, financial, and HR reporting for all of the Auxiliary Services units and a selection of other areas within the Department of Administration. Operational Effectiveness- Food Management Software Implementation, Food Waste Software and Hardware Implementation, Union Employee Scheduling Practices and Procedures, Change Management, Forecasting, Process Improvement, Contingency Planning, Training & Development, Strategic Planning & Metric Building. Supervisory responsibility over 4+ other administrative roles. Commons Dining General Manager- responsible for complete Operations and Vision of large scale dining program with 3 Managers, 1 Chef, 1 Supervisor, 50+ Union Employees, and 20+ Student Workers. Also had full responsibility of Dining operations at McTyeire International house Multi Unit Manager for different concepts across Vanderbilt Campus Commons Dining Supervisor

  • Associate Director of Data Analysis and Systems, Career Advancement and Engagement

    Dec 2022 - now

  • Data Analyst- Auxiliary Services

    Feb 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Assistant Director

    May 2018 - Feb 2022

  • General Manager

    Jul 2016 - May 2018

  • Multi Unit Manager

    Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Supervisor

    May 2011 - Jun 2014
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  Nashville Software School

  Jul 2021 - Jan 2022

  Data Analytics