Brian Smith
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic business leader with a proven track record in operations management and talent development. As General Manager at Baileys Sports Grille, transformed a struggling location into a profitable venture within 8 months. Skilled in marketing tactics and staff management, driving success through effective communication and strategic oversight.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Paintsmith
05.2020 - Current
Professional commercial and residential painter.
General Manager
Baileys Sports Grille
01.2016 - 11.2019
Responsible for all operations. Took a struggling location and made it profitable within 8 months.
Owner
Dougie Rays Bar & Grille
04.2010 - 11.2015
Ran a successful local bar. Voted runner-up best local bar two years in a row by Nashville Scene.
Service Manager
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
12.2007 - 04.2010
Ran foh. Scheduling, hiring, ordering, training.
Bar Manager, General Manager
Baileys Sports Grille
04.2004 - 12.2007
Oversaw bar and dining operations at FHRG's highest grossing location. Promoted to General Manager.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Mississippi
University, MS05-1996
Associate of Arts -
Copiah-Lincoln Junior College
Wesson, MS09-1985
High School Diploma -
Wesson High School
Wesson, MS05-1985
Skills
- Social media control
- Marketing tactics
- Talent development
- Hiring and staffing
- Operations management
- Verbal and written communication
- Administrative oversight
- Small business operations
- Cost reduction
- Business management
- Labor relations
- Staff management
Timeline
Owner
Paintsmith
05.2020 - Current
General Manager
Baileys Sports Grille
01.2016 - 11.2019
Owner
Dougie Rays Bar & Grille
04.2010 - 11.2015
Service Manager
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar
12.2007 - 04.2010
Bar Manager, General Manager
Baileys Sports Grille
04.2004 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Mississippi
Associate of Arts -
Copiah-Lincoln Junior College
High School Diploma -
Wesson High School
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