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Sharon Gowon
General Store Manager, The Food Emporium
Location: Tobyhanna, PA United States
Joined: Apr 6th, 2017

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore class of 1993

Undergrad Major: Hospitality

Experience

I currently work with The Food Emporium as General Store Manager
I have years of experience working in the Restaurant and Food Service industry.

General Store Manager | The Food Emporium
From January 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Oversee profitability of entire operation, motivate associates, analyze P&L, control labor and improve KPI optimizations.

Acting General Store Manager | The Food Emporium
From January 2013 to January 2014 • 1 year(s)
Oversee profitability of entire operation while keeping associate morale high during store closing due to lost lease.

Co-Manager | The Food Emporium
From January 2008 to January 2013 • 5 year(s)
Responsible for Grocery Department and ensuring store readiness for PM customers.

Assistant Manager | Food Lion LLC
From January 2006 to January 2008 • 2 year(s)
Responsible for Grocery department contributing 73% of multimillion dollar sales and entire operation in Store Manager's absence.

Office Manager | Amtec Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
From January 2005 to January 2006 • 1 year(s)
Responsible for entire office operation including bids, billings, and administrative work.

Buyer | Roadtown Wholesale Trading ltd
From January 2003 to January 2005 • 2 year(s)
Sourced and purchased products from major companies with buying power over $500,000, served on multiple committees.

Marketing Coordinator | Roadtown Wholesale Trading ltd
From January 2002 to January 2003 • 1 year(s)
Returned to position with additional responsibilities due to change in Sales and Marketing Manager.

Managing Director Assistant | Roadtown Wholesale Trading ltd
From January 2001 to January 2002 • 1 year(s)
Made appointments and travel arrangements for Managing Director, attended meetings on her behalf, prepared Board meetings.

Marketing Coordinator | Roadtown Wholesale Trading ltd
From January 2000 to January 2001 • 1 year(s)
Worked with exclusive distributor companies, managed donation budget and sampling program, handled accounts over $375,000.

Assistant to the General Manager | Anegada Reef Hotel
From January 1999 to January 2000 • 1 year(s)
Responsible for daily running of multifaceted establishment.

Assistant General Manager | Coconut Beach Club
From January 1998 to January 1999 • 1 year(s)
Responsible for Front Office, Sales and Marketing, Boutique, Public and Guest Relations and Housekeeping.

Sales and Marketing Manager | Colony Timothy Beach Resort
From January 1996 to January 1998 • 2 year(s)
Sales and marketing management for resort property.

Senior Hospitality Officer | St.Kitts and Nevis Department of Tourism
From January 1995 to January 1996 • 1 year(s)
Created position into recognized post, liaison with hospitality operations including Duty Free Shops and Craft Vendors.

Sales Representative | St.Kitts and Nevis Department of Tourism
From January 1993 to January 1995 • 2 year(s)
Sales representation for tourism department.

Post Graduate Trainee | Jack Tar Village Resort and Casino
From January 1993 to December 1993 • 0 year(s)
Training program in resort and casino operations.

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