Antoinette Grymes
Washington,DC
Summary
Results-driven leader in operations and inventory management with a focus on profitability and efficiency. Achieved 97-99% inventory accuracy through effective team leadership across multiple locations. Developed impactful training programs that enhanced inventory control, compliance, and operational excellence, driving significant improvements in performance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inventory Auditor Leader
Royal Farms
Baltimore, Maryland
10.2021 - 04.2026
- Conducted inventory audits across 87 retail locations, achieving 97–99% accuracy.
- Led three inventory teams of up to 30 employees across multiple states.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, payroll, and budgeting for inventory operations, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Partnered with loss prevention teams to address high-shrink inventory categories effectively.
- Performed monthly operational audits to ensure compliance with inventory standards.
- Developed training programs that improved inventory control processes from ordering to stocking, enhancing overall operational effectiveness.
- Trained managers-in-training and assistant managers-in-training on lean operational standards, fostering a culture of efficiency.
- Directed daily operations at a high-volume retail location with 25 employees.
Business Consultant / Project Manager
Subway Development Corporation
McLean, Virginia
10.2001 - 10.2021
- Managed a portfolio of 35 franchise restaurants, enhancing performance and profitability.
- Supervised seven business consultants across 248 restaurant locations to ensure operational excellence.
- Consulted on franchise operations across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, focusing on project management and business development.
- Facilitated quarterly reviews with franchise owners to enhance sales and operational performance.
- Directed construction projects from planning to completion, managing budgets and timelines effectively.
- Created and delivered training programs for franchise owners and management teams.
- Developed customized marketing strategies tailored to local trade areas.
- Established strong partnerships while ensuring brand compliance across all locations.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of The District of Columbia
Washington DCSkills
- Inventory control and auditing
- Quality control
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Profit and loss management
- Budgeting and payroll
- Vendor and contractor management
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft teams
- Customer service
- Operational excellence
Selected Career Achievements
- 25+ years of progressive leadership experience.
- Managed operations across four states.
- Supervised teams supporting up to 248 restaurant locations.
- Led inventory audits with 97–99% accuracy.
- Improved store profitability by more than $58,000 within one quarter.
- Successfully opened and renovated numerous restaurant locations.
- Developed operational training programs that improved consistency, compliance, and profitability.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Serv Safe Food Handler
Accomplishments
- Top Performing Business Consultant 2002, 2004, 2010-2017
- Highest Quarterly increase
- Most improved inventory
- Most improved Profit margin 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010-2015
Timeline
Inventory Auditor Leader
Royal Farms
10.2021 - 04.2026
Business Consultant / Project Manager
Subway Development Corporation
10.2001 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of The District of Columbia