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Jeff McCandless

Jeff McCandless

Omaha,Nebraska

Summary

Proactive professional with 21 years of experience and a proven knowledge of customer driven management, entrepreneurial leadership and long-range planning. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building talents.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator

McCandless Contracting
Lexington, NE
12.2012 - Current
  • Built a solid foundation of business acumen, with technical skills, and proven practices for daily operations.
  • Managed daily operations of business, including accounting and finance, marketing, public relations, hiring and training staff.
  • Wrote financial statements, sales and activity reports, and performance data to measure productivity.
  • Scheduling and management of 50+ employees.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency through paper advertising, social media campaigns, and networking events to target audience.
  • Coordinated, managed and organized sales activities with staff and local vendors.
  • Increased revenue by 200% over a 4-year period.

General Manager

Ruby Tuesday
Omaha, Ne
12.2002 - 11.2012
  • Managed multiple locations for Ruby Tuesday franchises.
  • New location set up and development.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Scheduling and management of 50+ employees at multiple locations.
  • Managed store cost including budgets, inventory and product purchasing.
  • Kept controllable costs within budget.
  • 10 flawless health inspections.
  • Corporate trainer and Serve Safe Certified.
  • Equipment Maintenance and upkeep.

Education

Business Management In Law -

Metro Community College

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Operations Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Relationship Building
  • Product and Service Sales
  • Staff Training and Development
  • Partnership Development
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Direct Sales
  • Sales and Market Development

Accomplishments

  • Tripled company revenue through strategic marketing, team coordination and development, and client satisfaction.
  • Managed a construction budget of more than $100,000.
  • Led over 450 projects that were all completed within budget and on schedule.
  • Product Promotion - Up-sold products and motivated customers to upgrade current product plans.
  • Conflict Resolution - Responsible for handling customer account inquiries, accurately providing information to ensure resolution of product/service complaints and customer satisfaction.
  • Business Development: - Spearheaded 7 new store openings with 3 different restaurants concepts.
  • Staffing - Worked directly with Human Resources to streamline hiring and onboarding process of over 300 subordinates.

Timeline

Owner/Operator

McCandless Contracting
12.2012 - Current

General Manager

Ruby Tuesday
12.2002 - 11.2012

Business Management In Law -

Metro Community College

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