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Gavin O'Grady

Evans,GA

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Hourly Manager

AMC Theatres
07.2023 - Current
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and best practices within all areas of operation.

Certified FOH/BOH Trainer

Olive Garden
04.2023 - Current
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.

Sales Account Manager

Dynamic Marketing Acquisitions
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.

General Manager

AMC Classic Theatres
08.2021 - 02.2023
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, and schedules.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.

Manager

AMC Classic Theatres
11.2019 - 06.2020
  • Served as management official for AMC with focus in inventory management
  • As management team lead for inventory, ensured stocking levels were kept at appropriate levels for theater with all supplies required for day-to-day operations
  • Responsible for leading team members, creating shift schedules and assignments for team members. Scheduling was done to ensure coverage of registers, ticket booths and cleaning crew assignments
  • Assisted with end of day reporting requirements, opening and closing of theater and met required deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Sports Management -

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
12.2021

Skills

  • Employee Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Sales management
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Problem Resolution
  • Operations Management
  • Documentation And Reporting

Awards

  • Leadership Award, AMC
  • Trainee Management Award, AMC
  • Employee of the Month, AMC
  • Leadership Standards Achievement, DMA

Timeline

Hourly Manager

AMC Theatres
07.2023 - Current

Certified FOH/BOH Trainer

Olive Garden
04.2023 - Current

Sales Account Manager

Dynamic Marketing Acquisitions
02.2023 - 04.2023

General Manager

AMC Classic Theatres
08.2021 - 02.2023

Manager

AMC Classic Theatres
11.2019 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science in Sports Management -

Georgia Southern University
Gavin O'Grady