Darrion Newsome

Developed engaging segment ideas that increased viewer interest and contributed to higher ratings.

Coordinated with production teams for timely delivery of high-quality content, enhancing overall production efficiency.

Managed pre-production planning, including scriptwriting and scheduling logistics.

Maintained clear communication across departments to ensure seamless transitions between pre-production, production, and post-production stages. Oversaw live broadcast operations, ensuring smooth execution under tight deadlines.

Supervise writing teams, technical crews, and on-air talent to align creative direction.

Analyzed audience metrics to refine programming strategies and improve engagement rates.

• Co-hosted and produced live on-air radio sports programs, engaging audiences with dynamic content.
• Coordinated talent and logistics for production, ensuring seamless execution of broadcasts.
• Ensured accuracy and quality of podcast content prior to release.
• Podcasts and proofed shows prior to posting, maintaining high quality and accuracy.

• Oversaw all operations as the managing operator of an exclusive lounge and restaurant with private memberships, providing a polished casual dining experience.
• Profit and loss management, calls to ensure sales goals are reached/exceeded & responsible for purchasing food and beverage supplies and control of on hands
• Managed profit and loss, coordinated efforts to meet sales goals, and oversaw purchasing and inventory control of food and beverage supplies
• Coordinated and promoted musical events for guests and members, enhancing their overall experience.
• Recruited, hired, trained, coached, and developed staff continuously.
• Coordinated catering and punctual deliveries for members and guests' needs.
• Drove and built sales and profitability through accurate analysis of P&L statements.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local laws to maintain operational standards.
• Kept accurate inventory counts and placed orders to ensure stock availability.

• Strong ability to reverse underperforming operations
• Led efforts to sustain restaurant growth through the achievement of company objectives and goals.
• Trained new staff to enhance labor productivity and management while ensuring adherence to company policies and guidelines.
• Provide direction and leadership to specialist managers, shift leaders, and 50 plus team members
• Lead, train, coach, and assist culinary team members to provide high quality food that is remarkably prepared accurately and timely; with special detail to steak preparation
• Achieved key milestones that contributed to overall success.
• Maintained a 90% guest satisfaction rating, controlled labor costs, and upheld low food cost variance.

• Coordinated the activities of each restaurant and developed the abilities of each unit’s management staff.
• Managed openings of new locations, achieving nearly $400,000 in sales during first month, nearly doubling budgeted amount
• Drove and built sales and profitability by accurately analyzing P&L statements.
• Maintained outstanding work environment through leadership, direction, training, and development for managers and team members
• Work with leadership teams from several units to meet district sales goals
• Recruited, hired, trained, coached, and developed staff continuously.
• Enforced different food safety standards, policies, and procedures, including financial controls, operation metrics, etc.
• Teamed up with local community leaders to support the advancement of local youth

• Trained new employees on daily tasks, including forklift operation, shipping and receiving, and stocking merchandise, ensuring operational efficiency
• Ensured a safe and clean work environment by maintaining safety standards
• Consistently worked assigned shifts and completed responsibilities on time, contributing to team reliability
• Proposed merchandising strategies that enhanced sales and unit movement
• Recognized as employee of the month August 2007 and January 2009
• Highlighted key achievements
• Outlined primary responsibilities

• Hired as General Manager in 2002-2004
• Promoted to District Manager because of strategically building a team and creating a workplace culture that fostered teamwork and team member development (2004)
• Supervised store managers and coached associates on daily performance.
• Oversaw daily multiunit store operations, supervising employees and managers to ensure high customer satisfaction
• Drove sales and profitability through strategic development and execution of company programs
• Managed all aspects of merchandising, window displays and stocking
• Directed merchandising, window displays, and stocking to enhance product visibility and drive sales
• Documented key achievements
• Outlined primary responsibilities