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Autumn Morris

Augusta,GA

Summary

Driven and dynamic District Manager with a proven track record at Zaxbys, enhancing profitability across multiple units by up to 32% through strategic planning and effective team development. Excelled in recruiting, training, and leading management teams, demonstrating exceptional leadership and operations management skills. Successfully reduced COGs, showcasing a keen attention to detail and financial acumen.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

Zaxbys
05.2023 - 10.2024

I took over 9 locations across SC. 3/9 of the locations were rough around the edges. During my time here I managed to bring all 9 locations to a profitable status. I put management teams in all of the locations. I lowered COGs for 8/9 by 10-15%.

District Manager

Zaxbys
11.2022 - 05.2023

I took over 5 locations. During my time here I managed to bring all 5 locations to a profitable state. The lowest being a 10% and highest being a 32% profit. The district became number 1 in the company as we increased sales and lowered window times. Labor dropped in all locations by 10% achieving the goal we had set for us. During my time I trained my replacement and they currently run the district now.

General Manager

Zaxbys
07.2020 - 11.2022

During my time at this location I brought the location from 146/147 to 10/147. I increased sales by 20k and increased EBITDA by 10% making the location profitable. COGs was lowered by 10%. I put a new management team in the location and trained my replacement to take over once I was gone.

General Manager

Zaxbys
08.2018 - 07.2020

During my time here I managed the location alongside 5 assistant managers. When I took over the location was 143/147 and after my time here we were at 4/147. I improved sales in the location and increased weekly sales by 15-20k a week. I lowered COGs by 20% and decreased labor by 15-20%. The location became profitable and I trained my replacement to take over once I was moved.

Assistant Manager

Zaxbys
07.2017 - 09.2018

I was responsible for managing the shifts, completing truck orders, managing and counting inventory. I worked closely with my General Manager to improve daily operations. I trained employees and fellow managers.

Cashier/Cook

Zaxbys
10.2015 - 07.2017

I was responsible for greeting guests, cleaning all areas of the restaurant, and making food and serving guests.

Education

Liberty County High School
Hinesville, GA
05.2015

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Strategic Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Training and coaching
  • Attention to Detail
  • Goal Setting and Performance Metrics
  • Operations Management
  • Sales management
  • Customer Relations
  • Team Development
  • Financial Management
  • Multi-unit management
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Team Building Practices

Timeline

District Manager

Zaxbys
05.2023 - 10.2024

District Manager

Zaxbys
11.2022 - 05.2023

General Manager

Zaxbys
07.2020 - 11.2022

General Manager

Zaxbys
08.2018 - 07.2020

Assistant Manager

Zaxbys
07.2017 - 09.2018

Cashier/Cook

Zaxbys
10.2015 - 07.2017

Liberty County High School
Autumn Morris