Daniel Davis
High Point,NC
Summary
Proactive Operations Executive with extensive experience overseeing multi-location operations, ensuring compliance, and boosting employee morale. Known for implementing effective marketing strategies, reducing turnover, and driving year-over-year business growth. Skilled in strategic planning, customer service, and operations improvements, bringing strong leadership and a focus on performance metrics.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Manager
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc.
07.2019 - Current
- Supervised 7 locations, enforcing high-quality standards of operations.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork, collaboration, and professional growth opportunities.
- Oversaw successful store logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
- Fostered an environment of open communication between management teams across the district to share best practices in operations optimization and problem-solving techniques.
- Increased district sales by implementing effective marketing strategies and fostering strong relationships with key partners.
- Reduced turnover rates by implementing proactive retention strategies designed to address potential employee concerns before they escalated into resignations or terminations.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for underperforming restaurants, turning around sales figures.
General Manager
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc.
09.2016 - 07.2019
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of team members and managers, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented 3 local marketing strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with neighboring peers , vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
General Manager
Taco Bell
04.2013 - 09.2016
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
General Manager
KFC
02.2009 - 08.2013
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Implemented robust inventory management control to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Developed and executed comprehensive employee training program, elevating staff skills and improving service delivery.
- Enhanced team collaboration and communication by leading to more operations excellence
- Managed a diverse team of team members and managers fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
South High School
Cleveland06.2003
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Goal Setting and Performance Metrics
- Operations Improvements
Accomplishments
- Achieved record sales growth of 10.6 million through effectively driving digital delivery platforms in the district.
- Managed a bench management strength of no open management positions.
- Achieved lowest management turnover as a district for 2022
- Achieved the most improved food safety audit score for a district in 2022.
- Awarded the Division's "Play Fair" value award for 2022.
- Collaborated with a panel of District Managers in the redevelopment of the Manager meeting agenda.
- Achieved most improved EBITDA restaurants for a district.
- Achieved the highest UCI attainment for district in 2023.
Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
District Manager
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc.
07.2019 - Current
General Manager
Arby's Restaurant Group Inc.
09.2016 - 07.2019
General Manager
Taco Bell
04.2013 - 09.2016
General Manager
KFC
02.2009 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
South High School
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
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