Rawad Moussallem
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Co-Owner
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About
Dedicated healthcare professional and business leader with a background as a Veterinary Assistant and as the CEO & Co-Owner of Kabob Station (50% ownership). I have skills in patient care, effective communication with clients, and providing medical support. Additionally, I manage restaurant operations, handle financial planning, and lead my team.
I am currently working towards my Master of Health Administration (MHA) to connect my practical healthcare experience with my leadership and business skills.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Co-Owner - Kabob Station - Westminster, CO
(2025-01)
- Own 50% equity in a fine dining Mediterranean restaurant with $80K+ annual profit.
- Direct daily operations, including financial oversight, menu planning, and vendor negotiations.
- Manage staffing, training, and scheduling to ensure smooth service and high customer satisfaction.
- Implement marketing strategies and social media presence, boosting visibility and catering/private event bookings.
- Lead long-term growth planning, focusing on profitability and customer retention.
Veterinary Assistant/Surgery Trained - Banfield Pet Hospital - Arvada, CO
(2024-09)
- Helping maintain the flow of patients
- Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs
- Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
- Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized
- Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care
- Surgical patient preparation and positioning
- Surgical suite setup and sterile technique
- Anesthesia monitoring and vital signs
- Assisting with anesthesia induction and recovery
- Surgical instrument cleaning and sterilization
- IV catheter placement and preparation
- Surgical site clipping and preparation
Manager - Kabob Station - Westminster, CO
(2017-08 - 2024-12)
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Dog Sitter - Rover - Northglenn, CO
(2019-09 - 2020-07)
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs, and medication regimens.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
Education
Master - Healthcare Administration - University of Scranton (2024-10)
Bachelor’s - Biology - Metropolitan State University of Denver (2018-08 - 2024-05)


