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Brenda Kinkead

Noblesville,IN

Summary

Highly proactive manager with 35+ years of experience in team leadership in Restaurant and Retail industry. Background includes sales, management and customer service in fast-paced settings.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Director

Fresh Thyme Market
07.2014 - Current
  • Supervised employees and different store departments.
  • Partnered with store director to interview, hire, train and develop department managers and team members to build and sustain high in-store performance.
  • Responded to customer complaints and comments.
  • Checked employee break times and schedule adherence.
  • Double-checked product pricing and displays.
  • Educated and trained staff to equip with knowledge about products, customer service and store policies.
  • Supervised daily operations by directing customer service, inventory and sales operations.
  • Boosted sales by effectively cultivating customer rapport and delivering superior customer service.
  • Implemented loss prevention by preventing losses due to theft or other types of shrinkage.
  • Arranged and organized staff work schedules to guarantee proper coverage for peak business hours.
  • Conducted inventory analysis to determine optimal stock levels.
  • Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for stocking shelves, rotating stock, and receiving deliveries.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.

General Manager

The Olive Garden
06.2009 - 06.2013
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
  • Verified accurate records and sufficient supplies by conducting regular inventories of food, beverages, glassware and other materials.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.

General Manager

The Olive Garden
08.1996 - 08.2009

Same as last duties listed

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN
06.1984

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Operational Standards

Timeline

Assistant Store Director

Fresh Thyme Market
07.2014 - Current

General Manager

The Olive Garden
06.2009 - 06.2013

General Manager

The Olive Garden
08.1996 - 08.2009

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Indiana State University
Brenda Kinkead