Derek McNutt
England,AR
Summary
Senior Business Operations Leader | 20+ Years of Strategic Management
Results-driven professional with over two decades of success in operating and scaling a high-growth business. Expert in strategic planning, financial oversight, and operational management, with a proven ability to cultivate a loyal, high-value clientele through a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, navigating complex problem-solving, and driving organizational success through effective stakeholder communication and adaptive leadership.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Co-Owner
Winks Dairy Bar, LLC
NLR, AR
01.2021 - Current
- Co-own and operate a successful family restaurant.
- Project manager over renovations / redesigning kitchen to adhere to state code laws.
- Purchasing management including ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory supplies.
- Maintain and orchestrate interactions with various vendors.
- Manage business finances, including paying vendors and suppliers for products and services rendered.
- Monitor income and expenses to track and adjust expenses.
- Hiring, training, supervising, and scheduling employees.
- Maintain up to date safety and health department codes.
- Established successful online ordering services through various vendors.
- Established company website/social media advertising.
- Properly maintaining restaurant machinery.
- Implement and develop new menu items.
- Maintain a healthy and safe working environment for the employees.
- Strategically develop effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits by managing costs.
Music Minister
CAC
NLR, AR
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinate and evaluate comprehensive music programs.
- Coordinates rehearses and directs all choirs, praise team and musicians.
- Recruit, lead, train, and supervise the Adult Choir or other ensembles.
- Orchestrating a group of volunteers on a weekly basis.
- Appoint, direct and supervise the audio, video and media technicians.
- Select and purchase all needed music, equipment, and supplies according to the music budget and relevant church policies.
- Coordinate all music activities, projects, and programs with Church Council members and planning for church calendar.
- Manage the music ministry budget as approved and submit required reports, estimates and requests according to relevant church policies and by specified deadlines.
Operations/General Manager
Winks Dairy Bar
NLR, AR
01.2002 - 01.2021
- Managed and operated a family restaurant before co-owning.
- Ran the day-to-day duties of the kitchen and front customer areas.
- Kitchen cook and prep manager.
- Hiring, training, and supervising employees.
- Purchasing product management to maintain adequate quantities.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
- Prepared for and implemented new menu implementations.
- Maintained a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to the satisfaction of involved parties.
Education
National School of Real Estate
Little Rock, AR01.2022
Online Ministerial Training
Ministry Central
01.2022
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Urshan Bible College
St. Louis, MO01.2008
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North Little Rock High
NLR, AR01.2002
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Operations Management
- Inventory & Logistics
- Project Management
- Visionary Leadership
- Team Building & Mentorship
Operational Excellence
Leadership & Growth
- Business Development
- Strategic Partnership
- Budget & Cashflow Management
- P&L & Food Cost Analysis
- Payroll Administration
- Apple & Microsoft Office Suite
Financial & Technical
Accomplishments
- Arkansas Food Hall of Fame nominee (2018, 2021)
- Featured in TieDyeTravels.com with Kat Robinson (Dairy Bars of Arkansas 2021)
- Featured in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette (2020)
- Featured in Arkansas Times Ice Cream Natives Guide (2011)
Certification
Certified SERVSAFE Food Safety Manager
Timeline
Co-Owner
Winks Dairy Bar, LLC
01.2021 - Current
Music Minister
CAC
01.2020 - Current
Operations/General Manager
Winks Dairy Bar
01.2002 - 01.2021
Online Ministerial Training
Ministry Central
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Urshan Bible College
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North Little Rock High
National School of Real Estate