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Education
Skills
Certification
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AssistantManager
Damon Skinner
Open To Work

Damon Skinner

Silsbee,TX

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Assistant ManagerAssistant ManagerOwner/ManagerEnginner

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemote
Location: Silsbee, TX, USSilsbee, TX
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$55000/yr - $200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Manager with a proven track record at Nice Guy Ricky’s American Grill, excelling in customer service and team leadership. Enhanced operational efficiency through effective staff training and conflict resolution, resulting in improved customer satisfaction and repeat business. Skilled in financial management, ensuring accurate cash handling and reporting.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager

Nice Guy Ricky’s American Grill
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Assisted in daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to company policies.
  • Supported team members by managing schedules and coordinating resources effectively.
  • Learned and utilized inventory management systems to track stock levels efficiently.
  • Handled customer inquiries, providing accurate information and support to enhance satisfaction.
  • Contributed to team meetings by sharing insights and suggestions for process improvements.
  • Maintained organized documentation for easy access to important information and records.
  • Adapted quickly to new tasks, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on projects, fostering a cooperative work atmosphere.
  • 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.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
  • Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
  • Coordinated with vendors for timely inventory replenishment, ensuring product availability.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for development and rewarding strong performance.
  • Improved operational efficiency by adopting new technology for inventory management.
  • Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory orders accordingly.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss goals and review performance, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Implemented staff training programs to elevate service standards and knowledge.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Assistant Manager

Tia Juanita's Fishcamp
07.2019 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to company policies.
  • Supported team members by managing schedules and coordinating resources effectively.
  • Learned and utilized inventory management systems to track stock levels efficiently.
  • Handled customer inquiries, providing accurate information and support to enhance satisfaction.
  • Contributed to team meetings by sharing insights and suggestions for process improvements.
  • Maintained organized documentation for easy access to important information and records.
  • Adapted quickly to new tasks, demonstrating flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on projects, fostering a cooperative work atmosphere.
  • 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.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
  • Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
  • Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
  • Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
  • Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
  • Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
  • Coordinated with vendors for timely inventory replenishment, ensuring product availability.
  • Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, identifying areas for development and rewarding strong performance.
  • Improved operational efficiency by adopting new technology for inventory management.
  • Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust inventory orders accordingly.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to employees.
  • Engaged with customers to gather feedback, using insights to improve service and product offerings.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss goals and review performance, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
  • Implemented staff training programs to elevate service standards and knowledge.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.

Owner/Manager

Rodair Roadhouse
07.2016 - 06.2019

Enginner

Skinner Engineering Services
06.1991 - 01.2018

Prepare construction plans and documents for residential subdivision construction

Prepare plats of land surveys and the legal descriptions for the tracts of land surveyed

Prepare construction packages and cost estimates for federally funded projects

Supervise construction for private and federally funded projects

  • Designed and implemented engineering solutions for client projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Managed project timelines and resources, ensuring timely delivery of engineering solutions to clients.
  • Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
  • Reduced project completion time with efficient resource allocation and effective communication strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
08.1991

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Money handling
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Customer relations
  • Team motivation
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff supervision
  • Task delegation
  • Goal setting
  • Staff management
  • Workload management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Employee scheduling
  • Operations management
  • Customer rapport
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Staff development
  • Sales growth
  • Policy enforcement
  • Orientation and training
  • Sales reporting
  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Project management abilities
  • Performance reviewing
  • Cost reduction
  • Cost control
  • Project management
  • Financial management
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Schedule oversight

Certification

Food Managers Certification

TABC Seller/Server Certification

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Nice Guy Ricky’s American Grill
01.2025 - 09.2025

Assistant Manager

Tia Juanita's Fishcamp
07.2019 - 12.2024

Owner/Manager

Rodair Roadhouse
07.2016 - 06.2019

Enginner

Skinner Engineering Services
06.1991 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

Lamar University