Exceptional Operations Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams.
Accomplished General Manager possessing multifaceted experience and success re-energizing and restructuring organizations, developing strategic initiatives and capturing emerging business opportunities. Results-oriented, decisive leader adept at forging lucrative relationships with key partners, vendors and clients. Recognized for turning around struggling company operations to achieve sustained growth.
Well established in the Food & Beverage Industry with over 30 years of experience at all levels.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Operations
West End Grill
Huntsville, AL
01.2007 - Current
Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of standard operating procedures.
Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.
Investigated and resolved departmental non-conformances.
Maintained hiring, training and scheduling of all staff members in all departments.
Maintained daily operations such as inventory, staffing and payroll.
Education
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Northeast Alabama Community College
Rainsville, AL
05.1994
High School Diploma -
Woodville High School
Woodville, AL
05.1992
Skills
Financial Statement Review
Records Organization and Management
Human Resources Oversight
Operational Efficiency
Sales Tracking
Business Leadership
Process and Procedure Refinement
Sales Promotion
Program Optimization
Management Training
Mathematical Calculation and Reasoning
Supplier Monitoring
Hiring and Onboarding
Guest Relations
POS Inventory System Operation
Profit and Loss Control
Price Structuring
Customer Loyalty
Policy and Procedure Improvement
Waste Management and Reduction
Suggestive Selling
Market and Competitor Research
Expense Monitoring
Personnel Scheduling
POS Terminal Operations
Employee Recognition
Money Handling
Customer Inquiries
Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
Inventory Tracking and Management
P&L Administration
Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
Needs Assessment
Logistics
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
West End Grill
01.2007 - Current
No Degree - Chemical Engineering
Auburn University
No Degree - Industrial Engineering
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)