Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
Generic

Derrick Thomas

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Manager's Assistant at Cypress By The Revenir, excelling in budget management and team collaboration. Proven track record in process improvement strategies, enhancing operational efficiency and driving sales. Recognized for exceptional adaptability and delivering outstanding customer service, fostering repeat business and team success. Also, a strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager's Assistant

Cypress By The Revenier
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
  • Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
  • Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Truck Driver

GENCO
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
  • Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
  • Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Checked shipping papers to determine nature of load and checked for presence of hazardous materials.

Grill Cook

Orlandeaux's Cafe
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided support to crew members through all facets of food preparation and delivery.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Cooked regular menu items and seasonal offerings according to corporate standards and guidelines.
  • Distributed food to team members with efficiency in high-volume environment.
  • Cleaned and maintained kitchen equipment regularly.
  • Followed recipes and kitchen procedures for consistent food quality, presentation and standards.

Manager

Denny's
10.2020 - 02.2022
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Manager's Assistant

Port Au Prince Fellowship
01.2016 - 10.2020
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Southern University At Shreveport
05-2020

Skills

    • Sales monitoring

    • Budget assistance

    • Recruiting and interviewing

    • Orientation and training

    • Team collaboration

    • Orientating and training

    • Adaptability and flexibility

    • Business development

    • Process improvement strategies

undefined

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Manager's Assistant

Cypress By The Revenier
10.2023 - 04.2024

Truck Driver

GENCO
01.2023 - 10.2023

Grill Cook

Orlandeaux's Cafe
02.2022 - 12.2022

Manager

Denny's
10.2020 - 02.2022

Manager's Assistant

Port Au Prince Fellowship
01.2016 - 10.2020

Associate of Science - Computer Science

Southern University At Shreveport

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Derrick Thomas