Davaughn Thomas
Retail, Sales, & Food Services
Lorain,OH
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Chipotle, excelling in teamwork and problem-solving. Recognized for enhancing kitchen efficiency and reducing food waste through effective inventory tracking. Committed to fostering positive relationships and delivering exceptional customer service, driving team success and operational excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice
Red Karpet Clothing
02.2018 - 08.2024
- Built strong relationships with team members and supervisors, fostering a positive work environment.
- Observed experienced professionals in action, gaining valuable insights into best practices within the field.
- Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Completed assigned tasks efficiently and accurately, contributing to overall project success.
- Received constructive feedback from mentors, leading to improved performance and increased knowledge.
- Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
- Exhibited strong work ethic by consistently arriving on time, completing tasks diligently.
- Implemented suggestions from mentors, leading to enhanced productivity and skill development.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
- Reduced material waste by implementing more accurate measuring and cutting techniques.
- Facilitated smoother project workflows by maintaining clean and organized work environment.
- Fostered positive work culture by actively participating in team-building activities.
Assistant Manager
Wingstop Restaurant
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- 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.
Crew Coordinator
Just Energy
08.2012 - 07.2016
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
- Trained and developed personnel to meet crew demands.
- Managed budgets and optimized resource utilization, reducing overall operational costs.
- Implemented process improvements that led to increased efficiency in project execution times without sacrificing quality standards.
- Maintained detailed records of crew attendance, punctuality, overtime hours worked ensuring accurate payroll processing.
- Drove productivity of each worker through communication and counseling.
- Oversaw the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes for new crew members aligning with company values and objectives.
- Responded to, investigated and resolved associate grievances and complaints.
- Organized team-building activities that fostered camaraderie, collaboration, and trust within the crew.
- Increased employee retention through the implementation of effective recognition and rewards systems.
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
04.2010 - 06.2012
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen team and service areas for optimal guest experiences.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Fostered a collaborative working environment among diverse teams of chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other support staff.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Calculated prices of ingredients to monitor food costs and control expenses.
- Implemented and maintained food safety and sanitation standards to establish safe handling and preparation of food.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High Highschool
Cleveland, OH06.2009
Skills
Teamwork and collaboration
Accomplishments
Was once servsafed when employed with Chipotle
Ranked very high in the state in sales from my time with Just Energy
Became a clothing store co-owner and manager at Red Karpet Clothing
Timeline
Apprentice
Red Karpet Clothing
02.2018 - 08.2024
Assistant Manager
Wingstop Restaurant
04.2016 - 11.2018
Crew Coordinator
Just Energy
08.2012 - 07.2016
Kitchen Manager
Chipotle
04.2010 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
East High Highschool