I aim to be the best version of myself every day and help benefit and improve the work environment around me, while encouraging others and empowering them to own their roles. I will always meet expectations if not surpassing them. I yearn to do and learn more, and or climb the ladder.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Flexible Manufacturing
Self Employed Services
06.2016 - 06.2019
Successfully trained in TIG, MIG, ARC, and Oxygen acetylene welding processes.
Well rounded in successful marketing tactics and communication skills to achieve loyalty from customers.
Certified in multiple welding processes and properly trained in blueprint designs and product development/designing.
Excels in Team engagement and communication, in order to achieve successful results in production and product.
Head Manager
Whataburger Restaurant Unit 699
12.2019 - Current
Trained to be engaged in urgent or escalated issues with customers or co-workers to provide appropriate direction and resolution.
Promoted change initiatives within the organization, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement among employees.
Coached, developed, and supervised team members to outline clear job expectations and standards.
Built collaborative relationships with Team leaders and Managers to solve challenges and elevate service based on customer feedback.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence by defining clear targets, objectives and communicated to other team members, while also leading by example.
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
Boosted overall customer satisfaction through continuous improvement of service standards and staff training by getting the Team engaged.
Achieved higher levels of employee engagement through effective communication, coaching, and recognition programs. Acknowledgement of Birthdays, Anniversaries, and exceptional work ethic.
Conducted regular performance reviews, providing valuable feedback that encouraged personal development for each Team member.
Developed and appropriately trained Team Members to be successful parts of management like Team Leads, Managers, or Unit Trainers (Unit trainers are identified to properly train new hires)
Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive a successful business as a Team. Whilst delegating Responsibilities to all parts of management and followed up with each part of management to ensure all responsibilities were completed and or to provide guidance if needed.
Oversaw 4 wall EBITA margin, and implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in significant reduction of operational expenses for the Unit.
Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale, keeping the team engaged and excited to work.
Conducted performance evaluations, compensations, Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program provided by the brand to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Oversaw and conducted hiring, firing, and promotion requests.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs, and implementing corrective actions for the employee call-outs.
Oversaw staffing to provide adequate coverage of each shift, for business success, while executing appropriate staffing and budgetary plans to align with business forecasts.
Ordered new equipment and scheduled repairs for damaged equipment.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises to focus on developing key skills.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Used training that was provided by the brand, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers or Team Members.
Established team priorities, created and maintained schedules while monitoring performance of the Team.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Opened and closed Unit and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success and sales.
Education
Thomas C. Clark High School
San Antonio, TX
Skills
Bilingual
Willingness to try most anything and new things
Excellent communication skills and extensive patience
Skillful in most anything hands on especially in kitchen environments
Extremely well rounded in creating schedules with successful Management overlap and staffing for business needs
Successfully trained in maximizing business needs and sales
References
Malindu (Manameldura) Seneviratne,Food Service Team Lead, +1 (726) 206-5635