Results-driven operations leader with extensive experience managing teams, improving processes, driving performance, and delivering strong business results in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to oversee day-to-day operations, develop employees, manage staffing, control costs, implement efficient systems, and maintain high standards of customer service and compliance. Experienced in leading teams of up to 40 employees, analyzing performance metrics, identifying operational opportunities, and creating solutions that improve efficiency and profitability. Known for building strong teams, inspiring employees, fostering accountability, and creating positive workplace cultures. Brings a hands-on, adaptable leadership style with experience across operations, customer service, hospitality, retail, and service-based environments. Skilled at balancing strategic priorities with daily execution while managing competing demands and organizational challenges. Passionate about developing people, streamlining processes, driving continuous improvement, and contributing to organizations experiencing growth and change.
Allie Hamaker
@alliehamaker
Operations leader skilled in team management, process improvement, performance, customer service, and driving efficient, successful business operation
United StatesExperience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Prepared Foods Team Leader
Whole Foods Market
Jun 2022 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Lead a high-volume Prepared Foods business generating approximately $10–12M in annual sales, delivering 20–25% sales growth in the first two years and currently averaging about 35% growth. Manage customer experience, sales performance, purchasing, inventory, and team execution while building relationships with customers, vendors, and cross-functional partners.
Property Manager
Private Rental Property
Oct 2019 - Feb 2024 (4 years 4 months)
Managed customer/tenant relationships, inquiries, scheduling, vendor communication, maintenance requests, budgets, and follow-up for a three-unit residential property. Coordinated contractors, obtained estimates, tracked work through completion, and communicated status to stakeholders.
Assistant Resident Chef
Sur La Table
May 2021 - Apr 2022 (11 months)
Built customer relationships through culinary classes, demonstrations, private events, and personalized product recommendations. Consulted with customers to understand needs, matched solutions, and coordinated event logistics, scheduling, purchasing, and inventory.
Sous Chef
Comedor
Apr 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year)
Worked in a high-volume restaurant environment, supporting daily service, customer experience, inventory, purchasing, staff coordination, and operational problem solving. Built strong working relationships across culinary, service, and leadership teams.
Supported high-volume hospitality operations, coordinating with guests, banquet teams, catering, culinary staff, and leadership to deliver successful events. Managed competing priorities, service issues, staffing, training, and operational readiness.
Selected for the opening team of a major luxury hotel; supported operational readiness, training, inventory organization, and large-scale hospitality execution.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Northwestern University
Coursework, Business Administration
Completed business administration coursework at Northwestern University.
Certified Food Manager
Certification, Food Management
Certified Food Manager credential.
Culinary Institute of America
Associate Degree, Culinary Arts
Earned an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from the Culinary Institute of America.
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