Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
GeneralManager

Donald Helm

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Dynamic leader with proven success in operations management and team leadership, honed at Manna Development Group DBA Panera Bread and Fuddruckers. Excelled in enhancing sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction through strategic planning and effective problem resolution. Skilled in training and coaching, fostering team unity, and driving results. Customer-oriented General Manager with 25 years of experience focused on increasing revenues and expanding margin. Servant leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational acumen.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Manna Development Group DBA Panera Bread
2021.09 - Current
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

Assistant General Manager

Fuddruckers Restaurants LLC
2013.05 - 2020.06
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits
  • Motivated, trained, and disciplined employees to maximize performance
  • Collaborated with the General Manager on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for optimal profitability.

Education

High School Diploma -

Columbia High School
Lake City, FL
06.1995

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem Resolution
  • Operations Management
  • Team Player
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Effective leader

Certification

Servsafe, 2029

Accomplishments

  • Manager of the Quarter, Q3 2024
  • AGM of the Quarter Q2 2018, Q4 2019

Timeline

General Manager

Manna Development Group DBA Panera Bread
2021.09 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Fuddruckers Restaurants LLC
2013.05 - 2020.06

High School Diploma -

Columbia High School
Servsafe, 2029
Donald Helm