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Amanda Thomas

Buckeye,AZ

Summary

Seasoned District Manager with a proven track record in driving sales and leading high-performing teams. Excelled in boosting employee morale and operational improvement, ensuring compliance and driving growth. Skilled in recruiting, training, and mentoring, with a knack for enhancing customer service and achieving performance metrics.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Manager

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversee 8 locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operation.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
  • Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
  • Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.

Assistant District Manager

Jack in the Box
06.2020 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated special events within the district to drive traffic, brand awareness, and sales opportunities.
  • Collaborated with other District Managers to share best practices and drive overall company success.
  • Developed strong relationships with store managers, leading to increased collaboration and goal achievement.
  • Conducted regular store visits to monitor performance, provide feedback, and address any concerns or issues promptly.
  • Managed 5 stores within the district, ensuring consistent adherence to company policies and procedures.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

General Manager

Del Taco
01.2010 - 06.2020


  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

Education

Diploma - Cosmotolgy

Studio Academy of Beauty
Tolleson, AZ
07-2021

High School Diploma -

Agua Fria High School
Avondale, AZ
06-2011

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Recruiting and hiring
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer service
  • Training and coaching
  • Goal setting and performance metrics
  • Leadership development
  • Budgeting skills
  • Operational improvement

Certification

ServSafe

Timeline

District Manager

Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
06.2023 - Current

Assistant District Manager

Jack in the Box
06.2020 - 06.2023

General Manager

Del Taco
01.2010 - 06.2020

ServSafe

Diploma - Cosmotolgy

Studio Academy of Beauty

High School Diploma -

Agua Fria High School
Amanda Thomas