Dora Chaney

Administrative Operations Supervisor · 6+ Years Leading In-Person & Remote Teams

Watertown, WI

Operations leader with a builder's mindset

Results-focused operations leader with 6+ years directly managing in-person and remote customer-facing teams in high-volume, service-driven environments. Proven success training teams, resolving escalations, hitting revenue and performance targets, and developing best-in-class processes later adopted company- or brand-wide. Excel at calm, collaborative leadership in fast-paced settings, with a track record of 200%+ revenue growth through process improvements.

6+

Years leading teams

200%+

Revenue growth delivered

98%+

Customer satisfaction

Community & business

Treasurer, Board of Directors

Watertown Humane Society

Serving on the board and overseeing financial stewardship for a community nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare in Watertown, Wisconsin.

Owner

G&G App Development LLC

Building and maintaining web applications for small businesses — from antique malls and rental properties to community tools and lifestyle brands.

Career highlights

Marketing Lead & Events Manager

Fox Lake Country Antique Mall · Oconomowoc, WI

July 2025 – Present

  • Increased location revenue >200% YoY through process improvements and high-impact events.
  • Designed and launched website.

Marketing Lead → Operations Restructuring Specialist

Elite Trader Funding LLC · Remote

March 2023 – November 2024

  • Led cross-functional restructuring that streamlined workflows and reduced response times by 25%.
  • Coached and developed remote marketing and support team members on performance metrics and best practices.
  • Analyzed campaign and customer data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
  • Provided administrative support by leading weekly cross-functional marketing meetings, streamlining task delegation, and presenting campaign updates to drive alignment and efficiency.

Property Administrator

Kemper Lakes Business Center · Long Grove, IL

January 2022 – March 2023

  • Supervised team workflow for tenant inquiries, maintenance requests, and move-in/out coordination for 80+ tenants.
  • Handled escalated tenant issues and complaints with same-day resolution targets, maintaining 98%+ satisfaction.
  • Developed and documented best-practice processes for lease compliance and vendor management.

Managing Partner Intern – Operations Manager

Outback Steakhouse · Multiple Locations

May 2019 – November 2020

  • Managed team of 30–50 front- and back-of-house staff in high-volume restaurant.
  • Created and rolled out a workforce structure for the pandemic that was adopted nationally.
  • Spearheaded the new training program for incoming managing partners.
  • Owned hiring, firing, payroll, scheduling and performance coaching.
  • Managed full restaurant P&L reporting, analyzing weekly sales, labor costs (reduced by 12% via optimized scheduling), and inventory variances to drive profitability and meet corporate targets.

General Manager

Mullen's Bar & Grill · Norridge, IL

January 2015 – December 2017

  • Full P&L responsibility; grew revenue 200% in first 18 months through process and team improvements.
  • Hired, trained, and coached team of 25+ front-of-house staff on service standards, upselling, and complaint handling.
  • Designed customer service workflows and escalation protocols that became location standard.

Core competencies

Team Leadership & CoachingRemote & In-Person ManagementKPI Development & Tracking (CSAT, AHT, FCR)Escalation ResolutionTraining Program DesignProcess Improvement & Best PracticesRevenue Growth StrategiesCross-Functional CollaborationProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCRM SystemsSocial Media Analytics

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Open to opportunities in operations leadership, team development, and project management.