Eric Williams
Hampton,GA
Summary
Operations Management Consultant with a strong background in food service and team development. Expertise in inventory management, budget optimization, and compliance with health standards. Recognized for implementing training programs that enhance team performance and drive significant revenue growth.
Overview
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1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Kitchen Manager
Easter Seals of North Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2012 - Current
- Duties involve ordering food & supplies to meet a high demand care facility with multiple specialized diets. Maintain inventory levels in order to provide 1,000 meals weekly. Manage an annual budget of 100K plus and exceed state regulations as related to health inspections to the highest standard.
- Oversaw daily operations of the kitchen including meal preparation, cooking methods, portion sizes and plate presentation.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure seamless kitchen operations.
- Oversaw food safety standards and ensured compliance with health regulations.
- Implemented cost control measures that optimized kitchen budget utilization.
- Maintained accurate records of food costs, labor costs, and waste management to support financial oversight.
Lead Trainer
The Center for Business Solutions
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2002 - 11.2012
- Developed and implemented training programs aligned with diverse business needs.
- Facilitated workshops that enhanced employee skills and knowledge.
- Coordinated with management to identify training gaps and create effective solutions.
- Enhanced performance through targeted mentoring sessions and ongoing monitoring.
- Utilized situational leadership techniques to address substandard behavior and promote improvement.
- Analyzed and diagnosed production results to assess skill set performance.
- Generated annual revenue of $20 million to $30 million through performance improvement initiatives.
Flooring Department Manager
Floor & Décor
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Executed merchandising, sales, logistics, and staff training, including flooring installation sessions in greater Georgia. Coordinated store transfers, shipping, receiving, and staging.
- Enhanced shrinkage and safety awareness through analysis of sales and inventory data.
- Monitored safety protocols and company policies in the department.
- Managed overstock inventory during shifts and restocked items.
Education
Associate Degree - Architectural Design
Daytona Beach Community College
Daytona Beach, FL06-1992
Business Management courses
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GASkills
- Kitchen operations management
- Food safety management
- Food safety compliance
- Meal quality assurance
- Cost strategies
- Team training & building
- Front-end supervision
PERSONAL ENDEAVORS
- I have traveled for both personal and professional enrichment to 19 countries globally. I have worked in India, Australia, England, Scotland, Canada and the Philippines. In addition I have visited Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Aruba, Guam, Japan and a few more places for leisure and educational study.
- I am an accomplished artist, producer, and writer. I have been published professionally in the music industry, I currently write screenplays and I am an abstract artist.
Certification
- ServSafe Certification Expires September 2028
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year 2023
Timeline
Commercial Kitchen Manager
Easter Seals of North Georgia
12.2012 - Current
Lead Trainer
The Center for Business Solutions
01.2002 - 11.2012
Flooring Department Manager
Floor & Décor
01.2002 - 01.2005
Associate Degree - Architectural Design
Daytona Beach Community College
Business Management courses
Georgia State University