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Chris Henney

Columbus,United States

Summary

A career minded individual with a host of skills learned in the service industry, that can be easily applied to other fields. Looking to expand this knowledge base and wiling to try new things.

Seasoned Small Business Owner with 3 1/2 years of experience in operations management, business strategy and financial management. Demonstrated success in capitalizing on new trends and technologies to drive business development initiatives and achieve sales goals.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Package Handler

Fed Ex Ground
Columbus, Ohio
12.2021 - Current
  • Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
  • Stacked boxes onto pallets in an efficient manner.
  • Reported any lost or damaged items to supervisors immediately upon discovery.
  • Sorted packages to appropriate slide, line or belt for final distribution.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Collaborated with other movers when loading large equipment to prevent potential accidents.
  • Assisted in training new employees on package handling processes.
  • Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.

Shop Owner

Third Circle Inn
Columbus, OH
07.2020 - Current
  • Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
  • Managed employee schedules and assigned tasks and responsibilities to employees.
  • Directed and managed employees to consistently meet performance targets.
  • Monitored financial objectives and prepared budgets according to projections.
  • Established policies regarding pricing, promotions, refunds, returns.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between store employees and management.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Trained employees according to specifics of role and company values.
  • Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
  • Trained and managed shop staff, including delegating tasks and scheduling shifts.
  • Reviewed financial statements regularly to assess profitability of operations.
  • Trained, recruited, and selected shop employees.
  • Maintained inventory levels by ordering stock as needed.

Breakfast Line Cook

The Westin Great Southern Columbus
Columbus, OH
11.2014 - 08.2019
  • Safely used knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jack and hand trucks
  • Evaluated department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement
  • Immediately resolved complaints from guests by listening to issues and notifying the restaurant manager
  • Effectively used items in stock to decrease waste and profit loss
  • Provided friendly and courteous service to all guests
  • Breakfast buffet ready to serve within one hour of arriving at work as the only cook
  • Provided onsite training
  • Aiding other kitchens
  • Work under pressure consistently
  • Managing multiple tickets and maintaining an 8 minute ticket time
  • Transition from breakfast to lunch while still accomplishing the above.

Line Cook

Max & Erma's
Columbus, OH
08.2008 - 10.2014
  • Checked in deliveries and signed off on products received
  • Performed additional tasks to keep the dining room running smoothly
  • Breakfast buffet ready to serve within one hour of arriving at work as the first cook to arrive
  • Maintenance, prep and operation of an omelette station
  • Providing onsite training
  • Immediately resolved complaints from guests by listening to issues and notifying the restaurant manager
  • Effectively used items in stock to decrease waste and profit loss.

Lead Line Cook

Bayleats
Van Wert, OH
04.2005

Prep Cook

Bob Evans
North Canton, Ohio
11.2004 - 08.2004

Crowne Plaza Hotel Restaurant, Pantry, and Banquet cook

Columbus Hospitality Management
Columbus, OH
10.1999 - 08.2004

Pantry

The Wyandot
Powell, OH
09.1998 - 09.1999

several positions within the culinary field, associated with my education

The Refectory
Columbus, OH
09.1995 - 09.1998

Prep Cook

Aramark Vending Services
Columbus, OH
11.1994 - 09.1995

Grill Cook

Wendy's
Columbus, OH
05.1989 - 11.1994

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Columbus State Community College

Skills

  • Exceptional leadership skills
  • Legendary multi-tasking skills
  • Charismatic
  • Trouble shooting
  • Thirst for knowledge
  • Very creative
  • Diligent
  • Reliability

Activities

  • Hospitality(known as a con suite) for various conventions in the Columbus and Cleveland areas.
  • DeConpresssion for 11 years.
  • Head of the con suite Department for 11 years.
  • Member of the Board of Directors for 4 years.
  • Cleveland Concoction for 5 years.
  • Head of the con suite Department for 5 years.

Certification

  • Servsafe food safety license.

Timeline

Package Handler

Fed Ex Ground
12.2021 - Current

Shop Owner

Third Circle Inn
07.2020 - Current

Breakfast Line Cook

The Westin Great Southern Columbus
11.2014 - 08.2019

Line Cook

Max & Erma's
08.2008 - 10.2014

Lead Line Cook

Bayleats
04.2005

Prep Cook

Bob Evans
11.2004 - 08.2004

Crowne Plaza Hotel Restaurant, Pantry, and Banquet cook

Columbus Hospitality Management
10.1999 - 08.2004

Pantry

The Wyandot
09.1998 - 09.1999

several positions within the culinary field, associated with my education

The Refectory
09.1995 - 09.1998

Prep Cook

Aramark Vending Services
11.1994 - 09.1995

Grill Cook

Wendy's
05.1989 - 11.1994

Bachelor of Arts -

Columbus State Community College
Chris Henney