Goal-driven Operations Manager with more than 8 years of progressive sales and leadership experience. Exceptional business insight, administrative strengths and business management abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager/Floating Manager
Little Caesars
Hampton, VA
06.2022 - 03.2024
Inspired employees to work as cohesive team while delivering exceptional service to customers in every interaction.
Delivered exceptional client experiences through hands-on leadership of associates and managers.
Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
Co-General Manager
Wendy's
Newport News, VA
02.2020 - 06.2022
Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
Aided in negotiation with vendors and suppliers to reduce overall costs.
Handled scheduling for store shifts across 7-day work weeks to achieve adequate staffing.
Co-General Manager
Little Caesars
Newport News, VA
01.2019 - 02.2020
Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
Set schedules and delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service levels.
Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve productivity.
Sales Representative
Wynne Ford
Hampton, VA
07.2018 - 01.2019
Greet customers and identify multiple vehicles in inventory that meet their needs.
Lead customers through buying process using established selling steps.
Explain features and demonstrate operation of vehicle on test drives.
Communicate sales price including tax, trade-in allowance, and discounts.
Complete paperwork accompanying vehicle sales.
Maintain owner follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business.
Sales Representative
Barton Ford
Suffolk, VA
05.2018 - 07.2018
Greeted customers at arrival to build positive relationships and discuss vehicles.
Managed sales negotiations and financing options.
Showcased vehicle features and took customers on test drives in local area.
Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
Responded to inquiries from potential customers via email and telephone.
Order Fulfillment Associate
Walmart Distribution Center
Williamsburg, VA
01.2018 - 05.2018
Picked products from designated locations using various tools and transferred to appropriate areas for further processing.
Selected products and items from shelves and pallets for customer orders.
Fulfilled orders quickly to accomplish challenging daily objectives.
Limited damage to products and orders by using care when choosing items.
Monitored aisles and floor areas for neatness and organization to enable forklifts to operate throughout warehouse.
Assistant Manager
Domino’s
Norfolk, VA
09.2015 - 01.2018
Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
Customer Service Representative
Little Caesars
Norfolk, VA
09.2014 - 05.2015
Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Maximized sales potential by preparing, storing, rotating and merchandising products at point-of-sale.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.