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Amanda Johnson

Anderson,SC

Summary

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Filler Machine Operator

IVC
Anderson, SC
10.2021 - Current
  • Counted and recorded finished and rejected packaged items.
  • Regulated machine flow, speed, and temperature and stopped and reset machine to address malfunctions.
  • Observed machine operations to verify quality and conformity of packaged products, stepping in to resolve issues promptly and avoid costly production errors.
  • Reported malfunctions and errors to supervising staff, addressed concerns and supported other machine operators completing challenging workloads under tight schedules.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
Williamston, SC
05.2020 - 10.2021
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles at all times.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
  • Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Coached team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education and up-selling techniques to drive revenue.
  • Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs daily.
  • Counseled and disciplined staff to address issues promptly and provide constructive feedback.
  • Assessed operational performance to measure compliance with regulatory, industry and brand standards.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
  • Performed restaurant walk-throughs to gauge timeliness and excellent service quality.
  • Exhibited thorough knowledge of foods, beverages, supervisory duties, service techniques and guest interactions.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
  • Obtained highest rating from county health department year over year.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
Easley, SC
08.2018 - 05.2020
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions to problems.
  • Prioritized and delegated daily work tasks to meet anticipated project goals.
  • Motivated, led and supported employees to maintain low turnover.
  • Pitched in to complete various duties during peak periods or employee absences.
  • Upheld team productivity and quality objectives by setting and maintaining clear benchmarks for service.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and ordered supplies to keep products in stock.
  • Hired, trained and developed service department staff to drive performance.
  • Managed service department budget and investigated and resolved discrepancies.
  • Forecasted department goals and objectives and enforced deadlines to encourage task progression.
  • Informed and educated department employees on changes from management.
  • Delivered positive reinforcement and constructive criticism for employee work efforts.
  • Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
  • Monitored employee work levels and optimized performance with strategic approaches.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet expected demands without overreaching budget targets.

Crew Team Member

Syncron
Greenville, SC
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
  • Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
  • Completed non-destructive tests and visual inspections continuously.
  • Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
  • Developed and implemented best practices for defect prevention and continuous improvement.
  • Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
  • Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.

Quality Inspector

House of Raeford Farms
Greenville, SC
02.2015 - 01.2017
  • Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
  • Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
  • Adhered to all safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
  • Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
  • Completed non-destructive tests and visual inspections continuously.
  • Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production and efficiency problems.
  • Performed detailed analysis on 90% sample of products.

Crew/Management Trainee

McDonald's Restaurant
Williamston, SC
06.1999 - 01.2015
  • Performed cleaning duties, including wiping tables and equipment, sweeping and refilling stock.
  • Kept restaurant lobby, front counter, drive-thru, kitchen and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
  • Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups and bags.
  • Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
  • Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times.
  • Drove team success by completing assigned task quickly and accurately.
  • Demonstrated proper food safety practices by accurately completing quality control checklist.
  • Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
  • Identified unacceptable work or materials and independently corrected problems to keep operations on-target.
  • Restocked supplies, removed trash and cleaned areas.
  • Answered customer questions and took orders.
  • Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport.
  • Maintained order of customer and crew member work areas.
  • Operated fryers and grills, assisted with putting orders together and bagged items for customers.
  • Totaled bills, accepted payments and returned change.
  • Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company.
  • Presented training information via role playing, simulations and team exercises.
  • Worked closely with customers to understand needs and resolve diverse issues.
  • Maintained current understanding of company offerings to better serve customers and team members.
  • Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
  • Delegating employee assignments, monitored progress and evaluated performance.
  • Followed supervisors advice to improve leadership and supervisory skills.
  • Increased professional knowledge and training to remain focused on long term objectives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wren High School
Piedmont, SC
05.2002

Skills

  • Project management
  • Staff development
  • Workforce Management
  • Supervision
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Daily Logs
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Quality Inspections
  • Standard Operating Procedures Understanding
  • Team Communication
  • Quality Assessments
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Customer Satisfaction

Certification

  • Certified manager, Mcdonalds - since 2005
  • serve safe certified, Mcdonalds - since 2003

Timeline

Filler Machine Operator

IVC
10.2021 - Current

Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
05.2020 - 10.2021

Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
08.2018 - 05.2020

Crew Team Member

Syncron
01.2017 - 08.2018

Quality Inspector

House of Raeford Farms
02.2015 - 01.2017

Crew/Management Trainee

McDonald's Restaurant
06.1999 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Wren High School
  • Certified manager, Mcdonalds - since 2005
  • serve safe certified, Mcdonalds - since 2003
Amanda Johnson