Deborah Foster
Rock Hill,SC
Summary
Experienced business professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in operations management, strategic planning, and resource optimization. Known for flexibility in adapting to changing needs and providing reliable leadership. Prepared to make significant impact in driving business success and fostering team growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Bath Pros of the Carolinas LLC
Rock Hill, SC
01.2017 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure project completion and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking.
- Repaired cracks and holes on bath tubs for new construction and residential.
Restaurant Owner
Debbie's Diner
Rock Hill, SC
03.2005 - 11.2016
- Managed daily operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and customer service.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase diner visibility and attract new customers.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting, cost control, and profitability analysis.
- Trained and mentored staff on operational procedures and exceptional customer service practices.
- Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
- Supervised daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolution of any issues that arose.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 8 employees.
Warehouse Worker
Black and Decker Distribution
Charlotte, NC
05.2000 - 03.2005
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transport goods efficiently within warehouse.
- Maintained accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Inspected products for quality assurance before distribution.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harding High
Charlotte06-1984
Skills
- Vendor negotiation
- Strong work ethic
- Decision-making
- Dependable and reliable
- Customer-oriented
- Order picking and processing
- Hazardous materials handling
- Shipping and packaging
- Attention to detail
- Loading and unloading
- Route planning
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Bath Pros of the Carolinas LLC
01.2017 - Current
Restaurant Owner
Debbie's Diner
03.2005 - 11.2016
Warehouse Worker
Black and Decker Distribution
05.2000 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Harding High