Mira DeGroat
Mira DeGroat

Operations Manager

Open to offers · Member since 9 Sep 2026
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Location
Fargo, United States
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
On-site / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a versatile operations and people leader with more than five years of management experience and ten years of customer service experience. I have worked across high-volume retail, hospitality, human resources, accounting, and administrative support environments.

I lead daily operations with a focus on safety, compliance, service quality, staffing, and profitability. I am comfortable making sound decisions in fast-paced, high-pressure situations while keeping teams and priorities moving forward.

I have hands-on experience recruiting, onboarding, coaching, scheduling, and managing employee performance. I value accountability, clear communication, employee development, and building dependable teams.

My administrative and financial background includes payroll, benefits, accounts receivable, bookkeeping, general ledger activity, reporting, month-end processes, records management, and confidential documentation.

I am skilled at resolving customer, guest, and employee issues while maintaining strong operational standards. I bring organization, sound judgment, and a practical approach to improving workflows and supporting business goals.

Skills

33 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Store Manager Casey's General Store

Lead day-to-day convenience retail store operations, including staffing, shift coverage, customer service, food-service execution, safety, and operational standards. Support sales and profitability through merchandising, inventory awareness, promotional execution, expense control, and consistent store standards.

Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and hold team members accountable for attendance, performance, food safety, and company expectations. Build schedules, address coverage gaps and call-outs, document corrective actions, and resolve employee and customer issues in high-pressure situations.

Administrative Specialist Confidential Employer

Assisted elderly clients with forms, documentation, requirements, processes, and deadlines. Supported clients in navigating applicable compliance-related procedures.

Maintained accurate physical and digital client records while protecting confidential and sensitive information. Managed phones, inquiries, filing, deadline tracking, month-end processes, rosters, and general office workflow.

Accounting & Human Resources Management Courtyard by Marriott

Oversaw accounts receivable, general ledger activity, financial reporting, cash-flow monitoring, and month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes. Managed payroll and benefits administration, including compensation, insurance, retirement plans, and related employee programs.

Led recruiting, onboarding, retention, employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and HR policy implementation. Coordinated training and development initiatives to improve employee performance and career growth.

Assistant General Manager Hilton Garden Inn Fargo

Partnered with the General Manager to oversee hotel operations and cross-functional teams across front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, and food and beverage. Coordinated department schedules, PTO, staffing availability, service standards, inspections, and daily workflow.

Resolved guest concerns, monitored satisfaction and occupancy, and implemented operational improvements to strengthen the guest experience. Acted as the General Manager's representative when needed, making operational decisions and managing urgent or emergency situations.

Education

Learning history

New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts

Associate Degree, Film & Television

Associate Degree in Film & Television.

Lake Park Audubon Secondary

High School Diploma

High School Diploma.

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