Gina Long
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | MULTI-UNIT LEADERSHIP | TRAINING & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
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Operations leader with 10+ years of experience in restaurant operations, team development, training, customer service, compliance, and performance improvement. Skilled at improving processes, supporting leaders, and helping teams meet company goals.
Experience
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS - Cupbop - Draper, UT
(2023-12)
- Lead daily operations and performance across multiple restaurant locations.
- Create operating plans, manage budgets, and track sales, labor, food cost, service, and compliance goals.
- Improve processes to increase consistency, efficiency, and accountability.
- Coach district and store leaders and support leadership development.
- Work with HR, training, supply chain, marketing, finance, and franchise teams on openings, launches, and company priorities.
- Manage vendor and supplier relationships to support quality and on-time delivery.
- Identify operational risks, solve store challenges, and follow up on action plans.
- Support training and operations in the United States, Indonesia, and Dubai.
CORPORATE TRAINER - Cupbop - Draper, UT
(2023-02 - 2023-12)
- Identified training needs using performance results, feedback, and store observations.
- Created presentations, handouts, online courses, quizzes, and training materials.
- Delivered in-person, virtual, and blended training for restaurant teams and leaders.
- Reviewed training results and updated programs based on feedback and performance.
- Used adult-learning practices to make training clear and engaging.
MOBILE EXPERT - T-Mobile USA - American Fork, UT
(2021-10 - 2023-04)
- Provided customer service, recommended solutions, and created sales opportunities.
- Maintained strong product knowledge and explained options clearly to customers.
- Supported opening and closing, cash handling, merchandising, and store standards.
- Created action plans to meet and exceed sales goals.
GENERAL MANAGER - McDonald's - C&R Management - Herriman, UT
(2016-02 - 2021-10)
- Managed restaurant operations, including sales, staffing, food production, service, cleanliness, and profitability.
- Led hiring, scheduling, onboarding, training, and employee development.
- Tracked sales, transactions, service times, labor, and daily performance.
- Maintained food safety, health department, cash control, and company standards.
- Built a positive work environment focused on teamwork, retention, and growth.
QUALITY MANAGER - Convergys - Orem, UT
(2014-01 - 2016-01)
- Reviewed customer calls and emails for quality, compliance, and service standards.
- Led feedback and calibration meetings with team leaders.
- Prepared quality reports and trained teams on performance standards.
SALES & CUSTOMER SERVICE SUPPORT - Convergys - Orem, UT
(2013-04 - 2014-01)
- Answered customer questions, resolved complaints, and recommended sales solutions.
- Helped customers choose products and services for a positive buying experience.
Education
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Mathematics Specialization - University of the Visayas (2007)
Business Administration and Management Training - Hamburger University (2016)
