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Emily C. Rutledge Bering

Tacoma

Summary

Proactive Assistant General Manager with history of success managing operations, building teams and equipping employees with skills to independently handle business needs. Offers progressive experience combined with sound judgement and good problem-solving abilities. Strong record of surpassing organizational goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
07.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for maintaining a positive environment for customers and employees
  • Effectively managing labor costs
  • Monitored facility maintenance needs, coordinating repairs and upgrades as necessary to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Reconciling cash drawers
  • Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
  • Organizing work station positioning
  • Assisted in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process for new employees to build a skilled workforce committed to excellence in service delivery.
  • Responsible for fostering a positive Team environment
  • Enhanced communication among team members through regular meetings, promoting an open dialogue about challenges and opportunities for improvement.
  • Handled cash accurately and prepared deposits.
  • Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
  • Collaborated with the General Manager on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently and to high standard.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.
  • Initiated local marketing campaign, increasing foot traffic and sales.
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize spoilage or waste.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for optimal profitability.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Mentored staff members, fostering a supportive work environment that enhanced employee performance and retention.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Ensured compliance with all health department regulations by implementing strict sanitation guidelines throughout the establishment.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

General Manager

McDonalds
02.2011 - 07.2015

Weekly Scheduling for 40+ employees'

Coordinating Daily Deposits

Managing a 60,000+ sales volume weekly

Responsible for maintaining a positive environment for customers and employees

Effectively managing labor and food costs

Reporting Quarterly P&L Statements to OPerations Director and a board of Peers

Developing new General Managers on the implementation of successful routines, structures and standards of the McCopCo way.

General Manager

Famous Daves
02.2011 - 07.2015
  • Weekly Scheduling for 40+ employees’
  • Coordinating Daily Deposits
  • Managing a 60,000+ sales volume weekly
  • Responsible for maintaining a positive environment for customers and employees
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Effectively managing labor costs
  • Effectively managing food costs
  • Reporting Quarterly P&L Statements to Operation Director and a board of Peers
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.

Patient Care Coordinator

Bright Now Dental
07.2006 - 08.2007
  • Front Office procedures such as
  • Answering Phones
  • Auditing Charts
  • Making Appointments
  • Verifying Insurance Plans
  • Confirming Appointments
  • Keeping Dentists on a scheduled production plan

Team Leader

Jack in the Box
02.2000 - 07.2006
  • Responsible for maintaining a positive environment for customers and employees
  • Effectively managing labor costs
  • Reconciling cash drawers
  • Organizing work station positioning
  • Responsible for fostering a positive Team environment

Office Assistant

Pacific Lutheran University
02.1996 - 08.1996
  • Answering multi-line telephone for Student Services Center
  • Problem solving on student accounts, when appropriate
  • Accepted and prepared payments for processing by Cashier
  • Retrieve files for counselors’ daily appointments
  • Maintenance of automated queue system for waiting area
  • Greet students/parents upon arrival in office, maintain positive atmosphere

Education

Dental Assisting Degree -

Bates Technical College
Tacoma, WA
07.2005

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma, WA
05.1999

High School Diploma -

Washington High School
Tacoma, WA
06.1996

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Various Desktop Publishing Programs
  • Various Calendar and Scheduling Programs

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
07.2015 - Current

General Manager

McDonalds
02.2011 - 07.2015

General Manager

Famous Daves
02.2011 - 07.2015

Patient Care Coordinator

Bright Now Dental
07.2006 - 08.2007

Team Leader

Jack in the Box
02.2000 - 07.2006

Office Assistant

Pacific Lutheran University
02.1996 - 08.1996

High School Diploma -

Washington High School

Dental Assisting Degree -

Bates Technical College

No Degree - Business Administration And Management

Pacific Lutheran University
Emily C. Rutledge Bering