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David Seymour

Ocean Springs,MS

Summary

General Manager, who is highly driven to create superior guest and employee experiences, while growing sales and increasing profitability. Adaptability in high-pressure situations. Ensures all restaurant systems are operating effectively and efficiently. Provides proactive leadership, through the implementation of attainable standards and goals, creating an environment of accountability.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Ocean Springs , MS
09.2020 - Current
  • Managing a 1.2M revenue in sales and analyzing business performance metrics that can maximize profits
  • Work collaboratively with Profit Sharing consultant to optimize our operational procedures and add to our 1700 club members
  • Developed forecasting tools to analyze revenue, quarterly trends, variances, and to maximize our bottom line
  • Undertake performance management activities and provide mentorship and support for a team of 10, increasing labor productivity, in return decreases labor by 15%
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.

General Manager

Beau Rivage
Biloxi, MS
03.2020 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw $7 Million dollar operation at the Terrace Café Restaurant to include scheduling, labor productivity, sales revenue, and maximized profitability
  • Developed the entire management team and employees with promotional capabilities and focused on the vision from the upper management
  • Adhered to all Mississippi gaming commission protocols and ensured all management and employees are coherent on those practices
  • Increased annual profit by 20%.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.

Assistant General Manager

Longhorn Steakhouse/Darden Restaurants
Hattiesburg, MS
01.2013 - 03.2020
  • Promoted teamwork in a corporate setting restaurant
  • Results drove delivery of excellent guest service and won awards for employee experiences
  • Lead by example by ensuring Managing Partner duties were completed in a timely and precise manner
  • Set high standards for the staff and the management team on a daily basis
  • Selects and supports a highly capable workforce in diverse positions that reflects the diversity of the community
  • Established a professional connection with employees and guests, while remaining approachable to others
  • Maintained composure, and took sales initiative, and ownership of all restaurant operations.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

The University of Southern Mississippi
2016

Skills

  • Creates goal setting Manages Labor Productivity
  • Superior Guest Service Increase Sales promotion
  • Develops Management/Employees Ensured all safety protocols were adhered to
  • Maximized Profitability
  • Focuses on Sales Growth every fiscal quarter

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

Tidal Wave Auto Spa
09.2020 - Current

General Manager

Beau Rivage
03.2020 - 08.2020

Assistant General Manager

Longhorn Steakhouse/Darden Restaurants
01.2013 - 03.2020

Associate of Arts - Business

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

The University of Southern Mississippi

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