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James Keenan

SPRINGHILL,FL

Summary

High-Energy Corporate Trainer experienced in designing and implementing targeted employee development programs. Achieved impactful results by effectively teaching, motivating, and coaching staff to align strengths with organizational goals. Focused on enhancing team performance through proactive engagement and exceptional organizational skills.

Overview

7
7
years of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

ABJR Pressure Washing LLC
Hudson, FL
08.2021 - Current

Started out pressure washing then was asked by a property manager to do

* Trash outs

* Cut grass

* Painting

* Plumbing

* Drywall

*Electrical

Started doing turns and eviction property.

And have been doing this for past 7 years.

Kitchen Manager

Mike's Bar and Grill
Hudson, FL
10.2013 - 11.2020
  • Managed kitchen operations and maintained high standards of food safety.
  • Supervised kitchen staff and coordinated daily meal preparation activities.
  • Developed and updated menu items based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.

Corporate Trainer

Denny's
01.2006 - 08.2012
  • Created onboarding materials to support new staff integration at Denny's restaurants.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate training effectiveness and employee performance.
  • Mentored team members to support their professional development and growth.
  • Educated team members on time and resource management to improve organizational efficiency and control costs.
  • Set clear expectations for employees before launching new programs or processes.
  • Implemented effective onboarding processes for new hires into the organization.
  • Enhanced employee confidence through targeted training to increase knowledge and performance.

Corporate Trainer

IHOP Restaurants LLCdurha
08.1995 - 04.2005
  • Facilitated engaging workshops to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
  • Conducted assessments to evaluate training effectiveness and employee performance.
  • Monitored employee progress during training sessions to ensure understanding of material presented.
  • Administered assessments during and after training and provided leaders with feedback about individual strengths and training requirements.
  • Mentored team members to support their professional development and growth.
  • Developed training materials for new staff onboarding at IHOP restaurants.
  • Educated team members on time and resource management to improve organizational efficiency and control costs.
  • Established clear expectations for employees prior to beginning any new program or process.

Education

Associate of Science - Phycology

College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ
09.1997 - 08.1999

Bachelor's Degree - Chef

School of Culinary , Waterloo Village
10.1990 - 08.1995

Parsippany High School
Parsippany, NJ

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Onboarding process
  • Training evaluation
  • Organizational efficiency
  • Career development
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Team building activities
  • Presentation delivery

Timeline

Owner/Operator

ABJR Pressure Washing LLC
08.2021 - Current

Kitchen Manager

Mike's Bar and Grill
10.2013 - 11.2020

Corporate Trainer

Denny's
01.2006 - 08.2012

Associate of Science - Phycology

College of New Jersey
09.1997 - 08.1999

Corporate Trainer

IHOP Restaurants LLCdurha
08.1995 - 04.2005

Bachelor's Degree - Chef

School of Culinary , Waterloo Village
10.1990 - 08.1995

Parsippany High School
James Keenan