Chris Holahan

Experience

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  US Navy

  Sept 1993 - Nov 1999

  Aviation Logistics Manager/ Petty Officer 2nd Class (E-5)

  • Duties performed included ordering, stocking, expediting and issuing repair parts, clothing and general supplies specifically supporting combat naval aviation squadrons. • Maintained financial records and accounting systems• Managed inventory databases for material stocked in shore-based warehouses and ship storerooms.• Performed duties associated with hazardous material control / management, and organized and maintained databases, correspondence files, and reports.• Maintained logistics and financial publications and libraries.• Held a Secret security clearance from the U.S. Department of Defense. Show less

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  Carrabba's Italian Grill

  Jan 1998 - Aug 2004

  Key Employee/Head Waiter
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  Momo's Pizza

  Aug 2004 - May 2006

  General Manager
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  Calico Jacks Oyster Bar

  May 2006 - Jun 2007

  Asst General Manager
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  Miller's Ale House

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2013

  Manager

  • Performed daily operational activities including guest satisfaction, scheduling, training, equipment repair/ maintenance, cost/labor control, ordering, receiving, and cash handling (petty cash, checkouts, invoices, etc.) procedures at the Gainesville, Las Vegas and Tallahassee.• Volunteered and chosen to be part of team that opened and operated a new location in Las Vegas.• Miller’s Ale House is a corporate full-service sports bar and restaurant chain of approximately 75 locations with $4-9 million in yearly sales volume per location. Show less

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  49th State Brewing Co

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2013

  Manager

  • Managed all front of the house activities at the Location in Healy, Alaska outside Denali National Park. • Additional duties included overseeing the gift shop and the restaurants local shuttle service.• The 49th State Brewery has approx. $2 million in sales for the six-month summer season.

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  Taylors International Services, Inc.

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2019

  Food Service Manager

  • Performed planning, organizing and managing all functions related to customer service and food service operations at the U.S. Embassy - Baghdad, Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) and the U.S. Consulate - Basra in Iraq. • Delivered operational oversight, supervision, training and direction to approx.35- 50 Front of the House employees. • Maintained and held a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) clearance from the U.S. Department of State

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  PAE

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Dining Facility Manager

  • Performed day-to-day oversight of the catering subcontractor to ensure preparation of food and service to customers are maintained at the highest level, ensuring that all administrative procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of four dining facilities are carried out.• Primary point of contact for all questions related to food services and food service subcontractors on the INL Security and Mission Support Services (SaSS) contract.• Maintained and held a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) clearance from the U.S. Department of State. Show less

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  DynCorp International

  Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

  Food Service Lead

  • Provided operational oversight, supervision, leadership training, and direction to all company and subcontractor Food Service employees.• Ensured compliance with client and company food, health, and safety specifications and regulations including TB Med 530, AR 30-22, etc. • Knowledge and use of AFMIS, STORES and Prime Vendor applications. • Maintained and held a NAC-1 clearance from the U.S. Department of Defense.

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  Taylors International Services, Inc.

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2022

  Food Service Manager

  • Performed planning, organizing and managing all functions related to customer service and food service operations at the U.S. Embassy - Baghdad, Diplomatic Support Center (BDSC) and the U.S. Consulate - Basra in Iraq. • Delivered operational oversight, supervision, training and direction to approx. 35-50 Front of the House employees. • Maintained and held a Moderate Risk Public Trust (MRPT) clearance from the U.S. Department of State

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  Amentum

  Oct 2022 - Dec 2024

  Operations Manager, Food

  • Oversee technical aspects of Food Operations to ensure contract compliance and effectiveness.• Oversee activities related to procurement, storage, inventory, services provided and budget planning for 3 sites with 7 total locations.• Act as technical advisor in country regarding legal requirements, best practices, terms and conditions, and delivery schedules for Food Services.• Contribute to the subcontract surveillance process, in coordination with the Subcontracts Department and the Subcontractor to ensure subcontractor is meeting the deliverables of their contract and performing according to the terms of the agreement.• Analyze current process and procedures to identify improvement areas, leading to elimination of non-value-added steps and the addition of value-added solutions.• Daily coordination with Department of State, Program Management and Subcontractor representatives. Maintains and holds a Secret security clearance from the U.S. Department of State. Show less

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  Canteen North America

  Feb 2025 - now

  Customer Success Manager

  • Lead initiatives to improve customer retention and increase revenue by developing account level incremental sales plans.• Conduct site visits and implemented action plans to reduce food waste and improve profitability.• Coordinate efforts to enhance customer experience and increase sales at the point of sale.• Coordinate and schedule Route Drivers to established routes to deliver products, render services, and fill and maintain vending and related equipment. • Drive compliance to local/ national account and merchandising standards. Show less