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Brent McDonald

ELKHORN,Nebraska

Summary

Over 20 years of experience in business management and ownership underscores a belief in relationship-building and community service through integrity and commitment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Center General Manager

Sapp Bros. Inc.
Omaha, NE
06.2021 - Current

Oversaw five department managers, including restaurant, convenience store, fast food, truck repair, and maintenance.
Managed employee recruitment and retention strategies to maintain optimal staffing levels.
Conducted monthly profit and loss reviews to ensure financial accuracy across departments.
Executed daily balancing of all departments, investigating discrepancies and cash shortages.
Coordinated safety meetings and employee relations regarding company policies and vacation approvals.
Gathered bids for capital improvement projects and oversaw completion of initiatives.
Performed daily facility inspections to maintain cleanliness, stock levels, and address repair needs.

Operations Technician

Cargill
Blair , NE
01.2020 - 06.2021

Operated and monitored plant equipment from control room to ensure optimal performance.
Conducted troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment to minimize downtime.
Executed testing protocols to verify product quality and performance standards.
Memorized entire plant flow processes for efficient operations and quick issue resolution.

Sales and Leasing Consultant

Village Pointe Toyota
Omaha , NE
06.2019 - 12.2019

Assisted customers with vehicle selection and leasing options. Conducted vehicle demonstrations to highlight features and benefits.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inventory and promotions.

Completed delivery of sold and leased products to customers within promised timeframes.

Conducted test drives to demonstrate vehicle features and capabilities.

Sales and Leasing Consultant

Sid Dilllon Chevrolet Blair
Blair, Nebraska
06.2018 - 01.2019

Assisted customers with vehicle selection and sales or leasing options.

Conducted vehicle demonstrations to highlight features and benefits.

Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inventory and promotions.

Completed delivery of sold and leased products to customers within promised timeframes.

Owner / Manager

Shell Speedee Mart
Blair, NE
01.2001 - 05.2018

Operations of convenience store with gas, to include recruiting / management of employees, payroll, negotiation with vendors, accounting, inventory, tank reconciliation compliance, ordering supplies and product for resale. Being sure our location was competitively priced and the cleanest in town. Assisting cashier's as needed.

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Budget planning and control
  • Merchandising strategies
  • Employee training and development
  • Customer retention strategies
  • Sales tracking and reporting
  • Administrative oversight
  • Schedule management
  • Departmental oversight
  • Revenue generation and cost control
  • Inventory management
  • Financial oversight and analysis
  • Performance evaluations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Travel Center General Manager

Sapp Bros. Inc.
06.2021 - Current

Operations Technician

Cargill
01.2020 - 06.2021

Sales and Leasing Consultant

Village Pointe Toyota
06.2019 - 12.2019

Sales and Leasing Consultant

Sid Dilllon Chevrolet Blair
06.2018 - 01.2019

Owner / Manager

Shell Speedee Mart
01.2001 - 05.2018
Brent McDonald