Brandon McDowell
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Lowe's
Canton, GA
03.2017 - Current
- Manager of Building materials and have managed inside lawn and garden, plumbing and electrical, and outside lawn and garden.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Rotation of product and culling of damaged products per company policy.
Cook Shift Leader
Utopia Bar And Grill
Johns Creek, GA
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - History
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA12.2016
Skills
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Managing Multiple Tasks
- Overseeing Employees
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Schedule Preparation
- Job Assignments
- Team Leadership
- Managing Cash Register
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Employee Training
Timeline
Manager
Lowe's
03.2017 - Current
Cook Shift Leader
Utopia Bar And Grill
03.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor Of Science - History
Kennesaw State University