Craig Corn
Wildwood,FL
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Lot Manager
Fitzgeralds Hyundai
Clearwater, FL
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisted sales and service staff of 35 with moving automobiles to keep operations running smoothly.
- Achieved and maintained pristine condition of automobiles on lot and in showroom.
- Rendered excellent service to customers and sales staff.
- Drove automobiles to other dealerships or vendors for pickups and deliveries..
- Established and maintained long-range plans for quality assurance.
Owner
Just Good Food, Inc
Fremont, NE
06.1990 - 05.2016
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations of 130 employees.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
Regional Manager
Grisanti’s Casual Italian Restaurants
Omaha, NE
12.1985 - 03.1990
- Leveraged profit opportunities by recruiting top talent and managing brand image to exceed plan performance.
- Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
- Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty and enhancing operations.
- Established and maintained operational standards for 9 locations.
- Developed promotional plans to complement national sales initiatives
- Leveraged profit opportunities by recruiting top talent and managing brand image to exceed plan performance
Manager, Regional Manager
Village Inn Restaurants
Omaha, NE
10.1983 - 12.1985
- Established customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Leveraged profit opportunities by recruiting top talent and managing brand image to exceed plan performance.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Launched over 9 new locations through effective management of property acquisitions and construction and financial planning.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA11.1983
Associate of Applied Science - Hotel, Restaurant Management
Iowa Western Community College
Council Bluffs, IA11.1980
High School Diploma -
East Monona High School
Moorhead05.1979
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Sales and marketing
- Creative merchandising
- Staff Management
- Business planning
- Business Development
Timeline
Lot Manager
Fitzgeralds Hyundai
01.2018 - 12.2021
Owner
Just Good Food, Inc
06.1990 - 05.2016
Regional Manager
Grisanti’s Casual Italian Restaurants
12.1985 - 03.1990
Manager, Regional Manager
Village Inn Restaurants
10.1983 - 12.1985
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Buena Vista University
Associate of Applied Science - Hotel, Restaurant Management
Iowa Western Community College
High School Diploma -
East Monona High School