Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager
Forever and Always Baking Company
Clarksville, AR
01.2022 - 03.2024
Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers in order to foster an atmosphere of cooperation throughout the organization.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members towards achieving organizational goals.
Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
General Manager
Hardees
11.2019 - 10.2021
Promoted from within to General Manager to turn an underperforming store into a profitable endeavor
Hired all new managers with previous service experience and retrained all employees
Managed 25 – 30 employees and was responsible for inventory, onboarding, training, and all general management duties
During my tenure sales increased 12% Labor costs and inventory use decreased while streamlining operations and guest service
I was responsible for monthly Profit and Loss statements.
Negotiated contracts with suppliers for cost-effective solutions.
Cultivated a positive work environment promoting teamwork.
Set departmental objectives aligned with company vision and mission.
Drove customer satisfaction by addressing concerns or feedback promptly.
Facilitated employee development through coaching and mentoring programs.
Collaborated with sales team to drive revenue growth.
Streamlined workflow processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities.
Fostered positive relationships with clients and vendors.
Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback for growth.
Established effective communication channels within organization.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Implemented continuous improvement initiatives for process optimization.
Led cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
Coordinated with HR to recruit, train, and retain staff.
Managed budgets, financial forecasting, and analysis.
Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures.
Oversaw daily operations, optimizing efficiency and productivity.
Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
Customer Service Supervisor
Alorica at Home
09.2014 - 01.2019
Internal Promotion from Customer Service Representative
Was responsible for 35 call center agents
During my tenure turnover decreased, call volume increased, customer satisfaction with my department increased to 96% up from 78% when I took over
Responsibilities included onboarding, monthly reports on call volume, call handling, turnover, and call system matrix.
Customer Service Consultant
SPW Consulting Group
Nashville, TN
01.2006 - 01.2015
Management consultant with an emphasis on retail, food service and non-profit
Experience and impact: Designed and implemented tracking and data collection for several non-profits that provides services to economically disadvantaged people
Created and implemented various marketing strategies for regional retail and national fast-food restaurants
Designed onboarding processes and well as hiring and retention processes for non-profit, retail and fast-food resturaunts.
Field Director
Bush / Cheney Campaign
Washington DC
01.1999 - 01.2006
Coordinated volunteers and staff in 10 states
Implemented the campaigns agenda and prepared and at times spoke at events
Took a grassroots approach to the campaign and worked with various political organizations to create and maintain get out the vote initiatives
During my tenure I worked as a liaison between “Washington” and state and local parties and groups.
Education
Business Administration
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2018
Skills
P&L Management
Business Administration
Staff Supervision
Expense Control
Financial Administration
Business Development
Quality Management
Vendor Sourcing
Schedule Management
Customer Retention
Operations Oversight
Troubleshooting expertise
Community Outreach
Strategic Planning
Profit and loss accountability
Performance Evaluations
Budget Analysis
Time Management
Staff Management
Networking abilities
Human Resources Leadership
Interpersonal Skills
Relationship Building
Communication Skills
PC Competent
Deadline-oriented
Customer experiences
Labor Cost Controls
Staff Motivation
Employee Development
Recruitment
Verbal and written communication
Leadership
Team training and development
Operations Management
Staffing
Staff-Retention Programs
Sound Judgment
Budget Administration
Time and Resource Optimization
Staff Training
Customer Relations
Inventory Control
Team Leadership
Volunteer Experience
Mid County Volunteer Firefighter, 2004, 2016
Richard Venable for Congress, 2006
Van Hilleary for Senate, 2006
Greene County Habitat for Humanity Board Member, 2002, 2005
Red Cross Disaster relief, 1996, 2001
Boy Scout of America Assistant Scout Leader, 1998, 2006