Austin Morris
Haysville,KS
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Owner
Caesars Of Wichita, LLC Dba Little Caesars Pizza
Wichita , KS
2004.03 - Current
- Managed labor, inventory and overhead costs effectively to maintain business profitability.
- Handled team, customer and operations issues with calm, knowledgeable strategies to keep business on-track against targets.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Recruited and developed successful leadership staff to handle day-to-day business operations.
- Expanded business 327% by hiring and training staff, finding new locations and marketing franchises to local consumers.
- Ran business effectively to consistently achieve at least 12% of goal each year.
- Calculated and submitted on-time and accurate royalty payments to corporate office to maintain franchise in good standing.
- Oversaw payroll, business planning and marketing for franchise operations.
- Devised strategic business plan and aligned decisions with long-term vision to achieve consistent success in Quick Serve market.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
- Provided outstanding coaching to employees to boost productivity.
- Built and deployed operational procedures, training programs and administrative systems to handle needs.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Demonstrated familiarity with latest hardware, software and networking technology, as well as industry trends.
- Managed network and system performance, conducting troubleshooting, security patching and maintenance.
- Oversaw daily performance of computer systems and immediately responded to technical issues to keep network up and running.
- Conducted company-wide technology instruction, onboarding and education.
- Built, customized and repaired technology based on staff requests.
- Maintained camera and physical security systems.
- Identified computer hardware and network system issues, performing troubleshooting techniques for remediation.
- Implemented and managed wireless devices, multi-site network infrastructure, business intelligence development and implementation.
Owner
JM Of Wichita, LLC Dba Jersey Mike's Subs
Lincoln , NE
2016.10 - 2019.11
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Oversaw long-term planning, staff hiring and training, and procedure development as part of business operations.
- Coached and mentored employees through effective recruitment, hiring and goal setting methods.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Used business software packages to maintain files and administrative records.
- Outlined finances, goals and daily operations of company in detailed business plans.
- Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
- Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Managed 60 team members across two states, resulting in approximate 53% increase in annual revenue.
Education
No Degree - Computer Science And Programming
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS 2003.08 - 2004.05
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS 2004.08 - 2006.05
Skills
Business administration
Timeline
Owner
JM Of Wichita, LLC Dba Jersey Mike's Subs
2016.10 - 2019.11
No Degree - Computer And Information Sciences
Wichita State University
2004.08 - 2006.05
Owner
Caesars Of Wichita, LLC Dba Little Caesars Pizza
2004.03 - Current
No Degree - Computer Science And Programming
Fort Hays State University
2003.08 - 2004.05
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