A.J. Viola

Experience

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  Lifepointe Church

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Community Pastor

  Campus Pastor, Community Pastor, Small Group Director/Coach/Leader, Media Arts Director

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  BREW Coffee Bar

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2017

  Owner / Operator

  Created, designed and developed the Coffee Bar concept. Responsible for all aspects of launching the concept from the ground up and into a second location. Location research, capitalization, competitive market analysis, P & L management, concept design & menu development. Recruiting talent, training & retention, advertising, marketing strategy, community involvement, forecasting budgets & sales

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  Viola's Pizza Pasta and Seafood

  Jan 2016 - May 2018

  General Manager

  Responsible for the day to day operations to include recruiting talent, training & development, advertising, marketing, analyzed store operations, identifying potential operational problems, implemented appropriate solutions with management team & measure results. Analyzed financial reports, identified & executed solutions to constantly increase quality, sales & profits. Sales $2 Million / 40 Employees

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  Black Hive Athletics ™

  Dec 2018 - Feb 2020

  Operator

  Coach & train athletes & clients of various backgrounds, ages and abilities. Responsible for growing membership and sales of merchandise. Able to command a class while keeping the atmosphere fun and energetic. Conduct follow up assessments to set goals and then an action plans to conquer it. Other operational duties include online tracking systems, point-of-sale operations, community events, inventory, facility maintenance, cleanliness & sanitation

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  Beachside Diner

  Feb 2020 - Dec 2020

  Kitchen Manager

  Cross-trained staff in all fields of customer service, sales, and kitchen operations.Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests.Optimized menu to ensure profitability and minimized waste.Work seamlessly with vendors to insure quality product for maximum customer satisfaction.Consistently monitored plate presentation to ensure best possible customer experience.

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  Rulon International

  Dec 2020 - May 2023

  National Account Sales

  National Account Sales and Account Manager – Custom solutions for your brand identity. Dedicated project management team from brand schematic to installation. Design compliance support, with hosted submittal sites. Cost effective solutions that meet franchisee and owners expectations. Transparent pricing agreements to protect the owners bottom line. Controlled installation cost modelling through industry expert feedback. Sharing best practice from location to location to reduce risk.Architectural Territory Sales – Coverage of Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, California and Hawaii Markets.Provide AIA/IDCEC Accredited Presentations, Specification Writing, Design Consultation, Budgetary Guidance, Submittal Packages, Value Engineering. Show less

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  Grainger

  May 2023 - Jan 2025

  Manufacturing Account Manager
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  Trane Technologies

  Jan 2025 - now

  Supply Account Manager