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Chanell Patrick

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Smithfield’s Chicken N BBQ, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Successfully drove year-over-year business growth while enhancing customer satisfaction through innovative training programs and strategic planning. Skilled in P&L management and fostering strong vendor relationships to ensure long-term success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Smithfield’s Chicken N BBQ
09.2023 - Current
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
  • Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing brand credibility and access to new customer segments.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.
  • Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive employee training program, elevating staff skills and improving service delivery.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Boosted employee retention by developing comprehensive benefits package and fostering positive work environment.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.

District Manager

Your Pie Pizza
12.2021 - 09.2023
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
  • Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
  • Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
  • Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
  • Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
  • Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
  • Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities.
  • Cultivated strategic partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing brand credibility and access to new customer segments.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, leading to service improvements and repeat business.
  • Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
  • Developed and executed comprehensive employee training program, elevating staff skills and improving service delivery.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Boosted employee retention by developing comprehensive benefits package and fostering positive work environment.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Raised property accuracy and accountability by creating new automated tracking method.

General Manager

Hardee’s
08.2014 - 12.2021
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

Education

Associate Of Political Science - Lawyer

NC Agricultural And Technical University
Greensboro, NC

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Effective leader
  • Time management
  • Training and coaching
  • Team leadership
  • Staff management
  • Customer relations
  • Training and development
  • Relationship building
  • Staff training
  • Staff training/development
  • Inventory control
  • Customer relationship management
  • Staff supervision
  • Goal setting
  • Employee scheduling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff training and development
  • Administrative skills
  • Staff development
  • P&L management
  • Team training and development
  • Motivation
  • Client relations
  • Schedule management
  • Staff motivation
  • Labor cost controls
  • Customer retention
  • Process improvements
  • Deadline oriented
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance improvement
  • Vendor relationships
  • Employee development
  • Project management
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Facility management
  • Performance improvements
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Staffing
  • Performance evaluations
  • Workflow planning
  • Purchasing
  • Operations oversight
  • Quality management
  • Team oversight

Certification

ServSafe Certificate

Timeline

General Manager

Smithfield’s Chicken N BBQ
09.2023 - Current

District Manager

Your Pie Pizza
12.2021 - 09.2023

General Manager

Hardee’s
08.2014 - 12.2021

Associate Of Political Science - Lawyer

NC Agricultural And Technical University
Chanell Patrick