Flexible, results-oriented Manager offering focused leadership and operations knowledge to drive profitability. Exceptional communication and staff oversight skills. Consistent career history of operations improvement, team building and revenue increases.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager
Midwest Restaurant Supply
Grand Island, NE
10.2015 - Current
Responsible for all retail store operations, to include all purchasing decisions, sales initiatives
Sales Team Manager, oversee multiple inside and outside sales staff
New Commercial Foodservice environment design and implementation
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs
Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation
Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback
Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget
General Manager
Market Grill
01.2014 - 10.2015
Management of all restaurant operations
New Store opening
Inventory control and purchasing for store with sales of 2.4 million yearly
Profit and Loss Statement Management
Marketing Planning, promotion, merchandising and pricing of all dept product
Inventory control and purchasing
Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedure.
Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty
Parts Manager/Western, Warehouse Supervisor
Goodwin Tucker
Omaha, NE
03.2008 - 12.2013
Management of 4 office employees and directed Parts/Service Support for approx 20 technicians
Responsible for purchase and distribution of all Preventative Maintenance contract needed materials
Responsible for all Region Part purchases and Technician Restock programs, Returns
Negotiated pricing with vendors and customers in pricing of sales and service in repair of Commercial Foodservice and HVAC equipment
Management of Western Region Counter and Service Parts Sales yearly sales of over 4 million dollars
Opening Concept Kitchen Manager, Front-of House Manager
Skeeter Barnes
Lincoln, Kearney, NE
01.1998 - 01.2007
Developed all training materials and Kitchen staff in New-concept operations
Accountable for Scheduling up to 100 employees
Lead employees through New Employee Documentation, I-9, W-4, Company Handbook
Reported to General Manager, Vice-President of Operations
Responsible for Food and Beverage cost, shrinkage
Store opening Training Manager
Nuclear Biological Chemical Operations Specialist
US Army
Ft Bragg , NC
08.1994 - 08.1998
Oversee equipment and training of 150 fellow soldiers in readiness of Nuclear, Biological or Chemical attack
Education
High School Diploma -
Wayne High School
Wayne, NE
05.1994
Skills
Profit Optimization
Recruitment and Hiring
Training and Onboarding
Relationship Building
Performance Improvement
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Employee Performance Evaluations
Supply Ordering and Management
Sales and Marketing
Written and Verbal Communication
Timeline
Store Manager
Midwest Restaurant Supply
10.2015 - Current
General Manager
Market Grill
01.2014 - 10.2015
Parts Manager/Western, Warehouse Supervisor
Goodwin Tucker
03.2008 - 12.2013
Opening Concept Kitchen Manager, Front-of House Manager