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Devin Elliott

Martin,TN

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing and Catering Manager

Zaxby’s
03.2023 - Current
  • Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
  • Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers, and overall catering needs.
  • Managed high-quality food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistent client satisfaction.
  • Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
  • Achieved increased client retention rates by providing exceptional customer service throughout the event planning process.
  • Designed catering packages to increase sales and customer experience.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing proper food handling procedures and adhering to health department regulations.
  • Secured high-profile contracts, expanding company's market presence and reputation.
  • Increased repeat business through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in event execution.
  • Initiated marketing strategies that effectively increased brand visibility and attracted new clients.

Branch Manager

Tennessee Title Loans, Inc
09.2021 - 02.2023
  • Continuously monitored branch performance against key performance indicators, taking corrective actions as needed to ensure objectives were met or exceeded.
  • Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by enhancing service quality and resolving client issues promptly.
  • Oversaw daily operations for streamlined efficiency, ensuring timely execution of tasks and optimal resource allocation.
  • Implemented effective sales strategies to achieve branch targets and exceed expectations consistently.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly through appraisals and feedback sessions to facilitate continuous development of skills and knowledge base within the team.
  • Strengthened relationships with key clients, securing long-term partnerships and driving revenue growth.
  • Examined customer loan applications for loan approvals and denials.
  • Directed recruitment and onboarding efforts, assembling high-performing team committed to achieving branch objectives.

Lead Chef

Sodexo Food Service
10.2018 - 03.2021
  • Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.

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  • Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
  • Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
  • Created recipes and prepared advanced dishes.
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.

Production

MTD
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Assembled Lawn mower products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Reviewed job specifications to determine appropriate setups for production runs.

Head Cashier

Lowes Home Improvment
05.2011 - 03.2016
  • Performed store opening, closing and shift change actions, including completing accurate shift change logs, to keep operations efficient and current.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Oversaw group of 20+ cashiers and service staff, supervising performance, correcting problems and boosting efficiency to optimize team operations and dynamics.
  • Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
  • Maintained stock within optimal levels to meet expected customer and sales levels.
  • Directed team of 20+ cashiers to maximize performance and deliver exceptional service to every customer.
  • Resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Displayed new stock and rotated existing products.
  • Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals.
  • Set and updated employee schedules based on expected customer needs to meet coverage demands while controlling labor costs.
  • Educated employees on all job tasks, including register use, merchandising and customer service.

Education

University of Tennessee At Martin
Martin, TN

Skills

  • Payroll and scheduling
  • Menu planning
  • Employee training and development
  • Computer skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Customer service

Timeline

Marketing and Catering Manager

Zaxby’s
03.2023 - Current

Branch Manager

Tennessee Title Loans, Inc
09.2021 - 02.2023

Lead Chef

Sodexo Food Service
10.2018 - 03.2021

Production

MTD
04.2016 - 03.2017

Head Cashier

Lowes Home Improvment
05.2011 - 03.2016

University of Tennessee At Martin
Devin Elliott