Karen Rhinehart

A high energy detailed focused professional offering diverse experiences and accomplishments gained while working a variety of work experience. Highly organized, independent worker with developed time-management skills. Offers experience as a proven enthusiastic team player with excellent customer service skills and dedicated work ethic.

Manager/Human Resources at Madrona Bar & Grill at Roche Harbor (2012-01 – 2016-12)

Managed operational requirements and human resources for a resort-style restaurant.

• Managed operational requirements to sustain a profitable, resort-style restaurant
• Improved operations to ensure continual quality of food, beverages and services
• Reconciled vendor payments and balanced financial reports for restaurant operations
• Managed operational budget and scheduling for 40 full-time staff employees
• Expanded relationships with multiple key vendors to maintain operational needs
• Worked with Cool Works website manage all international and seasonal staff hires
• Managed staff HR requirements, including selection, work visas, and personnel files
• Managed personnel issues for staff requiring individual attention to ensure success
• Managed temporary and permanent staff to coincide with annual budgetary limits

Personal Assistant/House Manager/Nanny at Private Household (2002-01 – 2012-12)

Provided comprehensive personal assistance, household management, and childcare services.

• Input data utilizing MS Office tools for accounting, and budgetary/tracking purposes
• Over saw multiple simultaneous construction projects while performing daily duties
• Liaised with multiple contractors to ensure project timeliness and accuracy of work
• Adhered to a fast-paced and complex schedule to ensure enterprise success

Childhood Development Educator at The Learning Garden Preschool (2001-01 – 2002-12)

Supervised preschool operations and provided early childhood education.

• Supervised the front desk, enrolled new students and scheduled staff members
• Ensured child safety in an environment highly conducive to learning with qualified staff
• Created custom lesson plans for students and conducted parent teacher conferences

Assistant Manager at Snug Harbor Resort (1998-01 – 2001-12)

Managed various resort operations including gift store development, inventory, reservations, and marina management.

• Managed gift store project from planning to operational phase over 18 months
• Supervised inventory, ordering, and stock reconciliation of gifts and perishable goods
• Managed reservations for lodging, wild life/whale watching tours, and fishing charters
• Managed boat/recreational watercraft for 70-slip commercial/private marina

B.A. in Psychology – Sonoma State University