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Gregory Smith

Sandy Hook,CT

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

Independent Contracted Driver
01.2020 - 06.2023

While driving for Uber/Lyft/Veyo. I also started taking on person clients.

Started my own LLC Just Ur Basic Everyday Rides/JUBER

Driving customers to their requested destinations in the Northeast.

  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations

Owner/Operator

Smittys Of BlackRock Irish Cafe
12.2014 - 03.2018
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit

General Manager

McCoys pub
Stratford , CT
01.2010 - 07.2014
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Bartender/General Manager

Tuxedo junction LLC
Danbury, CT
01.2000 - 02.2010
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT
05.2000

Skills

  • Sales Leadership
  • Staff Training
  • Hiring and Staffing
  • Business Planning
  • Profit and Loss
  • Cash Flow Optimization
  • Sales Oversight
  • Inventory Optimization

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Timeline

Owner/Operator

Independent Contracted Driver
01.2020 - 06.2023

Owner/Operator

Smittys Of BlackRock Irish Cafe
12.2014 - 03.2018

General Manager

McCoys pub
01.2010 - 07.2014

Bartender/General Manager

Tuxedo junction LLC
01.2000 - 02.2010

Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Southern Connecticut State University
Gregory Smith