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Jason Waldrop

Zephyrhills

Summary

Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader Manager

Gordon Food Service
04.2023 - Current
  • Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence, and decreasing escalations to executive office.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and setting clear performance expectations.
  • Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
  • Collaborated with senior management on strategic planning efforts, aligning departmental objectives with overall company vision.
  • Established a culture of accountability within the team, resulting in higher levels of individual responsibility towards achieving organizational goals.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Analyzed inventory data to identify and address stock discrepancies.
  • Participated in regular cycle counts to confirm accuracy of inventory records.
  • Enhanced inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.

Assistant General Manager

Dunkin' Donuts
05.2017 - 04.2023

Handled complaints from customers by empathetically listening, recording details and
offering solutions.
• Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and
via phone.
• Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues
impacting store appearance or professionalism.
• Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit and cash payments to streamline sales.
• Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.
• Maintained inventory by checking merchandise to determine levels.
• Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
• Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
• Delegated assignments based on team strengths to optimize floor coverage and service
levels.
• Checked monthly sales and performance reports to support operational planning and
strategic decision-making.
• Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill
vacancies with strong team members.
• Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired
sales and results.
• Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and
cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
• Oversaw coaching and guidance of store employees to foster advancement in work
operations.
• Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget
departments.
• Led teams in planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating
initiatives to streamline business effectiveness.
• Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively
determine needs and requirements.
• Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational
standards each day.
• Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
• Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply
knowledge of various company programs.
• Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply
well-stocked.
• Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting
client relationships.
• Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
• Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or
goal achievement.
• Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new
markets.
• Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep
quantities well-stocked.

Business Promoter

A1 Insurance Direct
01.2012 - 01.2017

Increased traffic to buy insurance by developing and implementing attention-grabbing
plans.

Bakery Associate

Sam's Club
01.2011 - 01.2012

Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
• Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
• Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
• Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
• Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.

Crew Member

McDonald's
01.2009 - 01.2011

Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
• Kept restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
• Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
• Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
• Interacted pleasantly with guests to deliver quality customer service.

Server Shift Leader

Kingston Retirement Home
06.2005 - 01.2009

Trained and acclimated new servers to restaurant's culture and operations.
• Managed tables throughout dining room to execute service at highest level.
• Maintained thorough knowledge of menu to describe dining options.
• Cleared dishes from tables during and after meal service to maintain clean dining area.
• Directed and assisted in general dining room cleaning and sanitation.
• Worked with management to coordinate special functions and events.
• Attended meetings to learn and share information and find ways to enhance customer
dining experience.
• Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Caldwell High School
Hudson, NC
05-2005

Skills

  • Customer focus
  • Inventory control
  • Food safety
  • Team leadership expertise
  • Cleaning
  • Shift planning
  • Food running
  • Point-of-sale system
  • Food and beverage upselling

Timeline

Team Leader Manager

Gordon Food Service
04.2023 - Current

Assistant General Manager

Dunkin' Donuts
05.2017 - 04.2023

Business Promoter

A1 Insurance Direct
01.2012 - 01.2017

Bakery Associate

Sam's Club
01.2011 - 01.2012

Crew Member

McDonald's
01.2009 - 01.2011

Server Shift Leader

Kingston Retirement Home
06.2005 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

South Caldwell High School
Jason Waldrop