Charles L. Price
Macomb,IL
Summary
Experienced manager in the food industry. Excellent at achieving goals and maintaining professionalism and profitability in a business. Capable of extensive training of others in order to grow within the company.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
NTN BOWER
Macomb, IL
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Managed team of Number production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
General Manager
Buffalo 67
Monmouth
03.2022 - 06.2022
- 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.
Assistant Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
Macomb
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Assistant Store Leader
Kwik Trip
Fennimore, WI
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Scheduling using Kronos
- Interview, hire, train, evaluate employees
- Evaluate P & L statements
- Develop marketing strategies
- Inventory control
- Shelf audits
- Retail merchandising
- Stocking
- Daily and weekly bookkeeping
- Positive community relations
Guest Service Coworker
Kwik Trip
Mineral Point, WI
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Cashier/customer service
- Stocking
- Kitchen cook
Production Lead
RURAL ROUTE 1 POPCORN
Livingston, WI
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Follow sanitation and OSHA standards
- Direct and train employees
- Oversee preparation and production of recipes using quality control and HAACP standards
General Manager
PIZZA HUT
Platteville, WI
01.2004 - 01.2018
- Trained directly into General Manager position
- Responsible for everyday operations of entire store
- Controlled inventory levels on product for each week
- Trained employees and managers
- Improved marketing locally
- Maintained high standards in order to keep costs down and profits increasing
- Created weekly schedules
Production supervisor
DICK’S PRODUCTION FACILITY
Platteville, WI
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Supervised and worked with team members to produce home deli products
- Used HACCP – Hazard analysis critical control points
Owner
ITALIAN VILLAGE
Macomb, IL
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Started the business in hometown
- Full service bar and banquet facility
- Hired and trained employees
- Created schedules
- Supervised the kitchen
- Established signature recipes
Second Shift Shipping Supervisor
ELCO INDUSTRIES
Rockford, IL
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment
- Loaded and unloaded trucks
- Put inventory away
- Built pallets to ship
- Operated a forklift
Manager
RYAN’S FAMILY STEAKHOUSE
Rockford, IL
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Modified schedules
- Provided great service to customers
- Trained new employees
- Prepared food
- Supervised operations
Manager
AURELIO’S PIZZA
Macomb, IL
01.1985 - 01.1992
- Prepared food
- Trained new employees
- Modified schedules
- Supervised operations in the kitchen
Education
General Studies -
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL01.1989
High School -
Macomb High School
Macomb, IL01.1987
Skills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
Accomplishments
- Recruited and trained over 30 managers at Pizza Hut, with 8 becoming General Managers
Timeline
Production Supervisor
NTN BOWER
06.2022 - 11.2024
General Manager
Buffalo 67
03.2022 - 06.2022
Assistant Manager
Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant Store Leader
Kwik Trip
01.2019 - 07.2021
Guest Service Coworker
Kwik Trip
01.2018 - 01.2019
Production Lead
RURAL ROUTE 1 POPCORN
01.2018 - 01.2019
General Manager
PIZZA HUT
01.2004 - 01.2018
Production supervisor
DICK’S PRODUCTION FACILITY
01.1999 - 01.2004
Owner
ITALIAN VILLAGE
01.1996 - 01.1999
Second Shift Shipping Supervisor
ELCO INDUSTRIES
01.1994 - 01.1996
Manager
RYAN’S FAMILY STEAKHOUSE
01.1992 - 01.1994
Manager
AURELIO’S PIZZA
01.1985 - 01.1992
General Studies -
Western Illinois University
High School -
Macomb High School