This document is a resume for Sebastian Stopa-Chavez highlighting his experience in business operations, project management, sales, budgeting, scheduling, and team leadership. He has over 10 years of experience managing teams of 50+ employees and consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals. Previous roles include Associate Team Leader at Whole Foods Market where he ranked in the top stores for sales and was recognized for safety initiatives. As Assistant General Manager at F3 Restaurant, he increased sales by 30% through cost savings and technology solutions. Further experience includes returning a marginally performing pizzeria to profitability through restructuring as General Manager.

1. SEBASTIAN STOPA-CHAVEZ
7664 S. Humboldt St. | Centennial, CO 80122 | (716) 603-7272 | sebastianstopachavez@gmail.com
PROFILE & PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Highly accountable Business Professional with extensive experience in operations, project management, sales,
budgeting & forecasting, scheduling, inventory control, direct clientele services, and team developement with
both startup and growth organizations. Decisive leader with proven success; meeting or exceeding quarterly
and yearly initiatives, strategic thinking, and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to turn around
underperforming operations and achieve unprecedented results through proactive response. Proven track
record of increasing sales and profitability through market and product analysis. Ability to thrive in dynamic
and fluid environments while remaining pragmatic and focused.
 Manage 50+ team members, including hourly employees, specialists, and supervisors that consistently
meet or exceed sales goals while reducing operating costs.
 Redefine organizational structure, supervised pricing decisions, and perform weekly/monthly financial
evaluations of company/department results.
 Provide direct support to company management or owners through; profit analysis, quality assurance
reviews, customer satisfaction reviews, performance feedback, and other management support duties.
Whole Foods Market - Mill Valley, CA 2013-2016
Associate Team Leader
 Consistently met or beat sales projections while controlling labor costs, and ensuring team members
receive monthly earned bonuses.
 Recruiting, hiring, mentoring and coaching a talented sales team to initiate innovative marketing and
sales strategies to beat daily/weekly sales projections and company philanthropic goals.
 Consistently ranked number 1 store in the company for most sales per square foot, and ranked in the top
10 producing stores in the Nor Cal region.
 Managed and supervised weekly, monthly and seasonal marketing campaigns to ensure success.
 At the forefront of store receiving “The Ideal Award” of excellence in most improved safety and all-
around safety, saving thousands of dollars in workers comp claims yearly.
F3 Restaurant - Sausalito, CA 2012-2013
Assistant General Manager
 Produced substantial cost savings, optimized ordering systems, and successfully utilized technology
solutions to maximize business efficiencies, move inventory and increase sales by 30% on a monthly
average.
 Streamlining POS systems to increase service productivity, profits and customer satisfaction.
 Managed, streamlined and revised team member training and protocols to ensure achievement of
company’s mission.
Boca Pizzeria - Novato, CA 2011-2012
General Manager
 Returned marginally forming company to high profitability through strategic and efficient
restructuring.
 Created a responsive, market-driven organization; resulting in 12% sales increase in 1 year.
 Significantly improved productivity while reducing labor and operational costs from 12% to 7%.
EDUCATION
Niagara University, Lewiston, NY - Masters of Science in Education, Chancellor’s List
University of Buffalo, Amherst, NY - Bachelors of Arts
Niagara County Community College, Sanborn, NY - Associates in Science, Liberal Arts/Math Science