RONEN ABERGEL

646-710-0774 C New York, NY ra656320@westpost.net

646-861-0369 H

EXPERIENCED GENERAL MANAGER

* Over ten years hands-on experience in the Retail, Hospitality, and Food/Restau
rant industry.
* Over eight years experience as General Store Manager/Owner of a business/facil
ity with revenue over $2M; last position held as Assistant Manager for departmen
t with budget over $20M.
* Have consistently been part of work environments that were built on a spirit o
f team-building and team-focus, as well as a keen sense of environmental and soc
ial responsibility.
* Have consistently demonstrated a passion for outstanding customer service, and
for setting high performance standards and achieving measurable results.
* Four year college degree.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2008-2009 Assistant Area Manager, Accessories, Gucci
* Responsible for expanding the Gucci brand at the flagship store on Fifth Avenu
e, New York City.
* Responsible for managing Accessories Department budget of 18M.
* Maintain a welcoming and inviting selling floor; inspire associates to practic
e outstanding customer service each day and thereby ensure superior guest experi
ence consistently.
* Develop, execute and manage department operational plans for sales associates;
motivate and guide associates to produce results through detailed planning and
thorough execution.
* Maintain time and attendance records to ensure accurate payroll.
* Manage proper register performance from sales associates; make sure tills are
in balance at the beginning and end of each shift. Resolve till and register con
flicts.
* Monitor and manage staff of 20 associates. Monitor steady associate developmen
t by conducting routine coaching and feedback. Encourage and coach associates to
attain their best personal growth.
* Analyze financial reporting tools to help direct the department performance to
goals and budget. Demonstrated excellent attention to detail.

2003-2008 Retail Store General Manager, Starbucks Coffee Company

Business
* Utilize management information tools and analyze financial reports to identify
and address trends and store performance.
* Execute Automated Labor Scheduling, monthly status reports, quarterly business
reviews, payroll, and cash and inventory management systems; analyze Profit and
Loss reports.
* Ensure adherence to applicable wage and hour laws for minor and non-exempt par
tners.
Planning and Execution
* Develop strategic and operational plans for store team, manage their execution
, and regularly measure results.
* Monitor and manage staffing levels to ensure proper partner development as wel
l as efficient operational execution.
Leadership
* Plan, identify, communicate and delegate appropriate responsibilities and prac
tices to partners to ensure smooth flow of operations.
* Provide regular coaching and direction to store team; manage partners by regul
arly conducting performance assessments, provide feedback, and set challenging g
oals to improve performance.
* Recognize and reinforce individual and team accomplishments by using existing
organizational tools as well as new, creative and effective methods of recogniti
on.

1997-2003 Co-founder and Owner, Soma Soup LLC

* Conceived, created and developed specialty soup enterprise.

* Co-created and managed all aspects of branding and marketing, including store
and menu design, uniforms, logos, marketing and advertising.
* Created soup recipes and names; integrated them to fit the Soma Soup brand.
* Standardized all recipes and thereby ensured that all soups and other products
on the menu retained their flavor profile each day.
* Systemized and managed all aspects of kitchen facility.
* Created and implemented inventory management and tracking system.

* Purchased, tracked, and managed all facets of inventory, including all food an
d produce supplies, office supplies and kitchen and store equipment.
* Established and managed a network of successful vendor relations.
* Hired, trained, developed, evaluated, disciplined, and when necessary, dischar
ged a staff of 40 employees.
* Established successful customer service and vendor relations standards; traine
d, developed, led and held accountable all team members to execute these standar
ds.
* Managed payroll and kept it within budget; ensured adherence to all applicable
wage and hour laws for minor and non-exempt employees.

OTHER RELAVENT EXPERIENCE

1996-1997 Research Technician/Lab Manager, Albert Einstein Collage of Medici
ne
1995-1996 Store Manger, Bryn Mawr Book Shop
EDUCATION
BA, Biology, Yeshiva University, New York, NY
New York Real Estate Institute, New York, NY