Ashley Flete
Lake Worth,FL
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience in recruitment and team-building, honed at AMN Healthcare and Darden Restaurants. Excelled in enhancing clinician networks and operational performance, achieving significant employee development and retention. Skilled in cross-functional team management and sales expertise, driving growth and compliance with a confident approach.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
AMN Healthcare
Boca Raton , FL
06.2020 - Current
- Meet daily and weekly metrics to consistently grow the clinician network and retain the clinicians that are currently working on a travel assignment
- Plan a prospecting and marketing strategy using the AMN's proprietary applicant tracking system, to contact as many potential nurses as possible via phone and email.
- Consult with clinicians on their current situation and ideal situation, probing for unspoken needs to build trust and keep candidates engaged throughout the recruitment process.
- Discuss and negotiate compensation to build a competitive compensation package.
- Present candidate information to Account Managers to interview and fill current client openings.
General Manager
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
Boca Raton, FL
07.2010 - 11.2020
- Managed and improved overall operations, training and development, and new program rollouts, resulting in excellent guest satisfaction and employee retention.
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems, and procedures.
- Managed inventory levels for corrective action planning to save costs.
- Monitored supplies ordering and receiving to verify quality, delivery schedule, and products to meet specifications.
- Led regional meetings for various culinary rollouts, new protocols, and developmental team building trainings.
- Hired, coached, and mentored a team of over 100 employees. Developed 8 team members into managers, and 3 managers into General Managers.
Sales Manager/Culinary Manager
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
Greenacres, FL
06.2005 - 06.2010
- Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
- Reduced process gaps by hiring, supervising, and coaching 50+ employees on sales strategies and protocols, optimizing performance, growth, and profitability.
- Boosted team morale and overall sales volume by creating employee incentive contests.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding storage, preparation, and service of food items.
- Monitored food production to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Determined schedules and staff requirements necessary to prepare and plate food.
- Regional Training Manager for all certified trainers.
Certified Trainer/Server
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
Wellington, FL
03.2003 - 05.2005
- Promoted specials and seasonal items.
- Partnered with other servers to manage service for large parties, such as receptions.
- Multitasked effectively to deliver menu items to guests in a timely manner.
- Trained all new service staff and culinary staff.
- assisted in new menu item rollouts
Education
High School Diploma -
Wellington High School
Wellington, FL05-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FLSkills
- Recruitment
- Policy/Program development
- Sales expertise
- Supervision and training
- Cross-functional Team Management
- Leadership and team-building
- Performance monitoring
- Health and safety compliance
- Incidents management
Affiliations
- Attended the Culinary Institute of Tuscany in Italy
- Rollins college professional advancement course
- Led volunteer teams with Habitat for Humanity and St. Marys Hospital
- Regional award winner in guest satisfaction and team member excellence
Timeline
Recruiter
AMN Healthcare
06.2020 - Current
General Manager
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
07.2010 - 11.2020
Sales Manager/Culinary Manager
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
06.2005 - 06.2010
Certified Trainer/Server
Darden Restaurants, Olive Garden
03.2003 - 05.2005
High School Diploma -
Wellington High School
Some College (No Degree) - Business Management
Southeastern University