David Kellar
Mission,Kansas
Summary
Customer-oriented General Manager with over thirty years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Adaptive and deadline-oriented, consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manaager
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
08.2014 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training and schedules
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Restaurant Manager
Mimi's Cafe
08.2011 - 04.2014
- Supervised all areas of restaurant to keep it clean and well-maintained.
- Managed team of up to forty restaurant staff, maintaining exceptional customer service and quality standards.
- Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state, and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
- Immediately resolved issues with patrons by employing careful listening and communication skills.
Director of Operations
Fuzion Food Group
09.2007 - 03.2011
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
General Manager
Fazoli's Restaurant
02.2000 - 09.2007
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
General Manager
Panera Bread
04.1996 - 01.2000
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Hired, trained, coached and motivated staff.
General Manager
Pyramid Pizza
04.1991 - 04.1996
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
General Manager
Rent-A-Center
01.1987 - 04.1991
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Oversaw all sales and collection activites.
Commercial Accounts and Records Supervisor
Farmer's Insurance Group
09.1985 - 01.1987
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
Assistant Facility Manager/Loan Officer
First National Bank Of St. Joseph
09.1984 - 09.1985
- Reviewed and validated details of loan applications and closing documentation.
- Stayed up to date on loan regulation changes, processing loan applications in compliance with current laws.
- Prepared loan documents and explained terms to clarify loan conditions and requirements with applicants.
- Affirmed loan document accuracy to protect lenders from potential fraud.
- Tracked loan status and updated applicant information to inform lenders of changes to applicants' financial situation.
- Confirmed applicants met lender requirements to repay loans by reviewing applications to determine eligibility.
Assistant Manager - Personal Banker
Johnson County Bank, NA
09.1980 - 09.1984
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
Commercial Art
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, Kansas1978
Skills
- Serv Safe Certification
- Cross-Functional Team Management
- Employee Scheduling
- Microsoft Office
- Cost Management
- Microsoft Outlook
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Accounting Techniques
- General Ledger
Timeline
General Manaager
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
08.2014 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Mimi's Cafe
08.2011 - 04.2014
Director of Operations
Fuzion Food Group
09.2007 - 03.2011
General Manager
Fazoli's Restaurant
02.2000 - 09.2007
General Manager
Panera Bread
04.1996 - 01.2000
General Manager
Pyramid Pizza
04.1991 - 04.1996
General Manager
Rent-A-Center
01.1987 - 04.1991
Commercial Accounts and Records Supervisor
Farmer's Insurance Group
09.1985 - 01.1987
Assistant Facility Manager/Loan Officer
First National Bank Of St. Joseph
09.1984 - 09.1985
Assistant Manager - Personal Banker
Johnson County Bank, NA
09.1980 - 09.1984
Commercial Art
Johnson County Community College