Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Avid Golfer
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Clifford Newell

Roswell,GA

Summary

I have been in the Food and Beverage industry my entire life. I have fine dining experience as well as extremely fast paced service experience which allows me to keep my head about me when the unforeseen comes into play. My ability to work alongside a team is second to none while still holding others to the same high standards that I hold myself. I have been out of the restaurant business for a short time to start my own company. The nature of my business takes little to no time away from a typical work week which allows me to get back to my passion. Service and Food.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operating Partner

Village Burger
03.2015 - 08.2022
  • Increased operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative strategies.
  • Improved overall customer satisfaction through timely and effective problem resolution.
  • Led a high-performing team, fostering an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Expanded company''s market share by identifying new business opportunities and forging strategic partnerships.
  • Managed budgets and financial performance, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for staff, resulting in improved productivity levels.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent delivery of products or services.
  • Optimized supply chain management, reducing costs and increasing reliability of deliveries.
  • Enhanced employee retention rates by creating a positive work culture with open communication channels and career development opportunities.
  • Analyzed data trends to identify areas for improvement and drive informed decision-making processes.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms that contributed to cost savings without compromising on quality or timeliness of deliveries.
  • Collaborated with various departments to align operations with overall business objectives.
  • Streamlined inventory management systems, minimizing waste while maintaining optimal stock levels for day-to-day operations.
  • Reviewed internal workflows regularly to identify bottlenecks for proactive improvements leading to increased productivity.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration among teams from different departments contributing to better project outcomes.
  • Evaluated risk factors within the organization''s operations developing contingency plans for unforeseen circumstances.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
  • Managed effective customer service and quality assurance programs to protect business reputation.

Education

Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
06.2001

Skills

  • Team Development
  • Efficiency optimization
  • Revenue Growth
  • Performance Improvement

Accomplishments

My proudest accomplishments are the people that I helped along the way. When I arrived at Village Burger there were some very good employees that I knew had the potential for more.


Richard (cook)

Manny (cook)

Susi (cook)

Adrian (manager)

Kyle (cashier)


Adrian is now the operating partner for Village Burger. He oversees 7 stores and has a percentage of each restaurant. Richard is now a General Manager with equity in his restaurant. Susi is now a General Manager with equity in her restaurant. Kyle was a General Manager with equity in his restaurant. Manny oversees all of the kitchens and has equity in all of the restaurants.


To see these people go from barely scraping by to driving brand new cars and owning their own homes makes me so proud because I know that I was a large reason (they get a bunch of credit as well for all of the time and work they had to put in) why they have become so successful.

Certification

I allowed my Serv-safe to expire but will have no trouble getting it renewed. I believe my last score was 96.

Avid Golfer

I currently carry a single digit handicap and love being around fellow golfers just to talk about what an amazing game it is.  

Timeline

Operating Partner

Village Burger
03.2015 - 08.2022

Associate of Arts - Mechanical Engineering

Florida State University
Clifford Newell