Thomas Bedson 415 South Le Doux Road Los Angeles, CA 90048 323.667.6295 OBJECTIVE A challenging position in a fast paced environment that will allow for personal growth and career advancement. EXPERIENCE Tesco/Fresh & Easy, Los Angeles, CA Manager, 2008-Present * Shop manager for a UK grocery chain. * Responsible for scheduling and staffing within budget and processing payroll. * Keeping waste and shrink within company guidelines. * Follow display set up guidelines so store is set within company direction. * Giving reviews to team members and managing performance. * Class room certified to teach alcohol training for sales. Famima, Los Angeles, CA Manager, 2006-2008 * Manager of a Japanese retail and food store. * Did all of ordering with vendors and invoicing. * Kept the shop in budget guidelines with waste, stock and labor. Starbucks Coffee Company, Los Angeles, CA Manager, 2001-2006 * Managed day-to-day operations of Starbucks in large commercial properties in L os Angeles. * Developed new business by marketing to community and establish a relationship with repeat customers. * Trained and hired new partners to the high standard set by Starbucks for produ ct and customer service. * Increased sales activity volume by 125% in five years. * Daily operations included cash deposits and inventory control. * Catered to clients from JP Morgan, Bear Sterns and Morgan Stanley. * Averaged 17% year-to-year sales increase. * Provided key recommendations to management to improve red areas. * Ensured compliance with all company policy, regulations and procedures. Host Marriott, Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, CA Manager, 2000-2001 * Oversaw day-to-day food and beverage operations in Terminal 6 at Los Angeles I nternational Airport. * Created and established working relationship with airlines to create new busin ess between passengers and employees. * Created and maintained food and beverage pars for service outlets. Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles, CA Food and Beverage Manager, 1997-1999 * Managed restaurant and lounge outlets. * Responsible for scheduling of private events and develop catering menus and co ntracts. * Worked with various airlines for group rates on food and beverage. * Trained employees on new products, menus and promotions. EDUCATION Illinois State University, Normal, IL Marketing and Art History 1981-1983