Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Manager

Carey Bryant

Columbus,IN

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Circle K
Columbus, IN
04.2015 - Current
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
  • Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules and regulating inventory usage.
  • Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
  • Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
  • Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.

Machinist

Enkei America
Columbus, IN
06.2015 - 09.2019
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
  • Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
  • Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
  • Closely monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
  • Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
  • Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.

Server/Bartender Shift Manager

Scotty's Burger Joint
Columbus, IN
05.2014 - 04.2015
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

General Manager

Beef O' Brady's
Columbus, IN
09.2005 - 03.2014
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures and technology systems.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Reduced costs, managed delivery schedules and performed risk analysis to improve overall profitability.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar General Store
Columbus, IN
08.2000 - 02.2005
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Attained expert level of product knowledge, becoming go-to person for major sales and vendor negotiations.

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Diamet
Columbus, IN
08.1998 - 05.2000
  • Updated database with changes in carrier status.
  • Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
  • Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
  • Organized storage areas to optimize materials movements and minimize labor hours.
  • Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary and communicating variances to customers.
  • Orchestrated routing by producing accurate shipping documentation and package labels.
  • Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
  • Maintained accurate computer records of materials weights, bill amounts and identified variances.
  • Utilized forklift or pallet truck to load, unload, transport and store goods.
  • Packed, secured, labeled and applied postage to materials to prepare items for shipment.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hauser Jr-Sr High School
Hope, IN
05.1992

Skills

  • Digital Marketing
  • Salesforce Software
  • Time Management
  • Resource Allocation
  • Shipping and Receiving Oversight
  • Deployment Management
  • Work Prioritization
  • Customer Complaint Resolution
  • Office Management
  • Positive and Constructive Feedback
  • Staff Management
  • Resolving Complaints
  • Food and Beverage Management
  • Public Relations
  • Profit Target Achievement
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Microsoft Office
  • Customer Service
  • Team Recruiting and Onboarding
  • Managing Cash Register
  • Proofreading and Editing
  • Database Skills

Timeline

Machinist

Enkei America
06.2015 - 09.2019

Manager

Circle K
04.2015 - Current

Server/Bartender Shift Manager

Scotty's Burger Joint
05.2014 - 04.2015

General Manager

Beef O' Brady's
09.2005 - 03.2014

Assistant Store Manager

Dollar General Store
08.2000 - 02.2005

Shipping and Receiving Associate

Diamet
08.1998 - 05.2000

High School Diploma -

Hauser Jr-Sr High School
Carey Bryant