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Paige Tiernan

Johannesburg

Summary

I think of myself as a highly organized and detail-oriented person. I am an accomplished Operations manager with extensive experience leading teams by example, and with feedback and coaching, I seek to expand further in my career growth. I am a driven self-starter eager to continue expanding my knowledge. I strive to create an environment which keep employees motivated and enthused to allow them and the business to reach their/its full potential through the active promotion of a performance culture. To position the Company as the Employer of Choice both from an internal and external perspective thereby ensuring the attraction and retention of key talent.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Operations Manager

Beveral Investments T/A KFC
01.2019 - 11.2024
  • Provide leadership to multiple areas, maximize capital assets in the company and reduces operating expenses wherever possible, drive sales growth and promotes the customer experience
  • Oversee the operation of several QSR stores
  • Responsible for maximizing return on investment, profit and loss, daily operation, planning, development, and implementation of marketing plans/initiatives for both short- and long-term sales growth
  • Has direct responsibility for managing and controlling company assets, as well as, managing and developing employees for future growth
  • Drive sales according to targets short and long term
  • Set, implement and manage operation budget within agreed budget parameters utilizing sound financial principles, thereby ensuring optimal cost management without compromising service delivery standards and value add and contributing to the overall profitability
  • Adheres to YUM and company processes and procedures according to set standards
  • Our customer value proposition is our service promise – passion for food, serve with pride, be yourself, treat every customer as your friend, make sure every customer is happy
  • All statutory and company Health, Safety and Food Hygiene regulations must be strictly adhered to at all times and corrective action taken in a timely manner as necessary
  • To undertake appropriate market analysis (information gathering) and identify relevant competitor intelligence/trends (competitor performance, new product offering, product/service positioning, demographic profiles, technological differentiators), provide feedback of the assembled information to the GM to facilitate effective critical decision-making that will ensure on-going profitability and positioning of KFC in country
  • Performs all aspects of administration accurately and timeously as per job functions
  • Conducts store visits according to plan and adhoc as and when required
  • Our culture is who we are and what we strive for, certain principles must be driven actively and are non-negotiable
  • To maximise people capability and capacity by investing in a holistic development approach, incorporating the dynamics of a new SA

General Manager

Salsa Mexican Grill
09.2018 - 11.2018
  • Front of house management
  • Back of house management
  • Train all staff
  • Manage opening of new restaurant
  • Ordering
  • Manage suppliers
  • Knowledge of My Inventory
  • Knowledge of Micros
  • Marketing
  • Manage all events

Regional Manager

Zapper Marketing
09.2014 - 05.2018
  • Manage Restaurants and Retail Accounts
  • Train all staff
  • Manage Mpumalanga and Limpopo Region
  • Upsell marketing packages to clients
  • Manage Client expectations
  • Troubleshooting
  • Day to day operations
  • Knowledge of POS systems in Restaurants and Retail shops
  • Increase visibility of product in the area
  • Plan and manage all events

Volunteer

Happy Yappers
Johannesburg , Gauteng
03.2023 - Current

I volunteer my time to foster dogs, organize fundraisers, and secure corporate donations, all to make a positive impact in their lives. My work is driven by a deep passion for giving these animals a voice when they don’t have one of their own. I love seeing the difference we can make, one dog at a time. Whether it’s finding a dog a new home, providing them with essentials, or raising awareness, I feel grateful to contribute in any way I can. It’s incredibly fulfilling to be part of their journey toward a better life

Education

Matric -

Brain Line (Home Schooling)

Make Up Course - undefined

01.2011 - 12.2011

Nail City Course - undefined

01.2012 - 12.2013

RegimA - undefined

11.2014 - 11.2014

Salsa Mexican Grill Training - undefined

Famous Brands/Salsa
09.2018 - 11.2018

KFC Training - undefined

KFC
01.2019 - 07.2019

Diploma - Operations Management

UCT
01.2020 - 12.2020

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Resourcefulness
  • Leadership
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Business development
  • Project Management
  • Organisational Skills
  • Time Mangement
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Attention to detail

Languages

English

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9209020048086
  • Irish Passport
  • South African Passport
  • Nationality: South African

Timeline

Volunteer

Happy Yappers
03.2023 - Current

Diploma - Operations Management

UCT
01.2020 - 12.2020

Operations Manager

Beveral Investments T/A KFC
01.2019 - 11.2024

KFC Training - undefined

KFC
01.2019 - 07.2019

General Manager

Salsa Mexican Grill
09.2018 - 11.2018

Salsa Mexican Grill Training - undefined

Famous Brands/Salsa
09.2018 - 11.2018

RegimA - undefined

11.2014 - 11.2014

Regional Manager

Zapper Marketing
09.2014 - 05.2018

Nail City Course - undefined

01.2012 - 12.2013

Make Up Course - undefined

01.2011 - 12.2011

Matric -

Brain Line (Home Schooling)
Paige Tiernan