I was the manager and training mgr.for Skippers for 5 years and 5 years as the regional training manager for Sizzlers ..Both established a 8 week training program that I used for training new mgmt. Plus while running the operations of the restaurant.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Steward
Little Creek Casino
11.2022 - Current
Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
Tasked with removal of garbage and refuse, mopping and sweeping floors and washing walls.
Assisted customers with carry-out service.
Assisted front and back of house personnel in spot cleaning floors and maintaining welcoming environment for team members and guests.
Vocational Instructor
Centralia College
04.2015 - 06.2020
Performed instructional services for Type and Type vocational and occupational subjects.
Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
Assisted program participants with achieving career and learning goals.
Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning program.
Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
Self Employed Owner
Hauges Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning
06.1985 - 04.2016
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
Education
Certification - Business Administration And Management
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
09.1997
Diploma
Apponequet Regional High School
Lakeville, MA
06.1969
Skills
Judgment and Decision-Making
Administer First Aid
Proper Storage Procedures
Restock Shelves
Critical Thinking
Special Requests
New Hire Training
Operation Monitoring
Trash Waste and Removal
Dishwasher Management
Speaking
Trash Removal
Safe Work Practices
Accident Prevention
Active Listening
Troubleshooting
Customer Assistance
Accomplishments
My cleaning company is still going as floors and more.
Timeline
Steward
Little Creek Casino
11.2022 - Current
Vocational Instructor
Centralia College
04.2015 - 06.2020
Self Employed Owner
Hauges Carpet And Upholstery Cleaning
06.1985 - 04.2016
Certification - Business Administration And Management