Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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April Blake

WILMINGTON,DE

Summary

I have been with Waffle House for 15 years. I have worked my way up the ladder from a salesperson to unit manager and have maintained that position for the last 4 years and did 4 years as relief manager. I am a hard working dedicated worker and would be an asset to your company.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Unit Manager

Waffle House
Newark, DE
03.2010 - Current
  • Developed and maintained budgets for the unit, closely monitoring expenses.
  • Developed innovative solutions for challenging tasks or projects assigned by upper management.
  • Oversaw daily operations of unit, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies.
  • Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Provided training sessions for newly hired personnel on relevant skills required for their roles.
  • Assisted with budgeting process by monitoring expenses related to personnel costs, materials and supplies.
  • Led recruitment efforts, interviewing, hiring, and training new staff members.
  • Ensured that the unit was compliant with safety standards and protocols set by the organization.
  • Managed team of 21 employees and ensured their productivity.
  • Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
  • Organized and scheduled staff meetings to discuss policies and procedures.
  • Developed effective strategies to improve employee morale, motivation, and engagement.
  • Created and managed unit's budget and trained and hired employees.
  • Actively participated in recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, offering constructive feedback and setting goals.
  • Managed inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely procurement of supplies.
  • Adhered to company-wide policies regarding confidentiality of information.

Education

High School Diploma -

Old Bridge High School
Old Bridge, NJ
06-1998

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Team management
  • Time management
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Written communication
  • Task prioritization
  • Computer skills
  • Decision-making
  • Customer relations
  • Multitasking
  • Active listening

Certification

  • Serv Safe Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Unit Manager

Waffle House
03.2010 - Current

High School Diploma -

Old Bridge High School
April Blake