James Atwater
Bar Owner
Charlotte,IA
Summary
Results-oriented Small Business Leader with expertise in customer engagement and sales growth at Dad's Place Bar & Grill. Proficient in inventory management and staff training, implementing efficient systems that enhance service quality and operational efficiency. Committed to fostering a welcoming environment, ensuring customers leave satisfied. Skilled in scheduling, order management, and inventory control to streamline operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner Dad's Place Bar & Grill
Dad's Place
08.2020 - Current
- Developed business strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive sales growth.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service standards.
- Trained and mentored staff to improve performance and maintain team cohesion.
- Implemented inventory management systems to streamline stock control processes.
- Established vendor relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
- Oversaw compliance with health regulations, maintaining a safe environment for customers and employees.
- Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and improved product quality.
- Optimized inventory management systems for streamlined ordering processes and reduced waste levels.
Shipping Clerk
Custom Pak
02.1994 - 01.2021
- Managed inventory levels and coordinated restocking of materials to optimize workflow.
- Trained new staff on shipping procedures and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
- Streamlined shipping processes, reducing errors in order processing and documentation.
- Picked up full skids of completed materials, wrapped and took to warehouse.
- Picked raw materials for operators and delivered to machines.
- Did monthly inventory of all completed goods and raw materials.
- Entered all transactions on handheld computer.
Education
High School Diploma -
De Witt Central
De Witt, IA06-1993
Skills
- Customer service
- Small business operations
- Customer relations
- Decision-making
Accomplishments
I have written and published three books that i devoted many years to writing. In writing these, I created a whole world and all the characters, plots and sub-plots. While this was never a full-time job for me, it was very satisfying to do these from start to finish.
Timeline
Co-Owner Dad's Place Bar & Grill
Dad's Place
08.2020 - Current
Shipping Clerk
Custom Pak
02.1994 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
De Witt Central