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Jeff Murff

KANSAS CITY,Kansas

Summary

To utilize ability and talents to improve the bottom line of a growing company in need of a loyal dedicated employee with attention to details.

Talented professional considered knowledgeable leader and dedicated problem solver. Brings over forty years of valuable expertise to forward company objectives. Attentive to detail with experience in coordinating projects, programs and improvements.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

Sears Home Improvement Products
05.2018 - 06.2023
  • Managed residential construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, and local code enforcement agencies.
  • Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
  • Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
  • Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
  • Improved cost control through effective allocation of subcontractors and site resources.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Produced regular project update reports for senior business leadership.
  • Managed construction schedules to achieve adequate project labor coverage.
  • Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
  • Increased customer satisfaction ratings by resolving all issues professionally.
  • Resolved installation inefficiencies to reduce project lags and promote on-time deliverables.
  • Managed as many as 200 projects in multiple cities throughout U.S. at one time.
  • Received several awards for being among top Project Managers for Sears Home Improvement.

Business Owner / Real

Kansas City
01.1989 - 01.2023

Estate rehab and remodeling

  • Owned and operated remodeling business specialized in rehab and rentals
  • Responsible for all aspect of running and owning small business
  • Started as hobby and developed into very profitable business
  • Managed and maintained 5-10 units

Electrical Dept Manger

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2014 - 05.2018
  • Planned and prioritized actions together with team that had clear impact on electrical product sales.
  • Worked with talent pipeline within electrical department and store to support overall business needs.
  • Managed recruitment, training, development and succession planning for electrical department team in line with company best practices.
  • Maintained overall leadership responsibility of store in absence of store manager.
  • Evaluated and managed performance of department team members, gave regular feedback and executed dialogues, development plans and follow-ups.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

General Restaurant Manager

Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery
02.2007 - 03.2014
  • Oversee 50+ employees and daily operations of restaurant
  • P & L - Control cost
  • Insure all specs and guidelines are being met, to help insure max
  • Profitability
  • Stress server guidelines and training to increase food/beverage check average
  • Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Verified accurate records and sufficient supplies by conducting regular inventories of food, beverages, glassware and other materials.

Restaurant Manager

Black Angus
02.2003 - 02.2007
  • Oversee 50+ employees and daily operations of restaurant
  • P & L - Control cost
  • Insure all specs and guidelines are being met, to help insure max
  • Profitability
  • Stress server guidelines and training to increase food/beverage check average
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
  • Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.

General Restaurant Manager

River City Roadhouse
01.2002 - 10.2002
  • Oversee 50+ employees and daily operations of restaurant
  • Implemented cost cutting system for kitchen operations
  • Streamlined bar operations, to lower bar pour costs
  • Implemented training for servers to maximize guest experience
  • Developed new menu to increase profit by 30%
  • Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
  • Verified accurate records and sufficient supplies by conducting regular inventories of food, beverages, glassware and other materials.

Education

secondary - N.B.C.

U.S. Army, Desert Storm Vet
United States
1998

Business Administration and Computer Science

DeVry Business Institute
Kansas City, Mo.
1985

Skills

  • Workload Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Decision-Making
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Budget Coordination
  • Customer Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Continuous Improvement

Timeline

Project Coordinator

Sears Home Improvement Products
05.2018 - 06.2023

Electrical Dept Manger

Lowes Home Improvment
03.2014 - 05.2018

General Restaurant Manager

Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery
02.2007 - 03.2014

Restaurant Manager

Black Angus
02.2003 - 02.2007

General Restaurant Manager

River City Roadhouse
01.2002 - 10.2002

Business Owner / Real

Kansas City
01.1989 - 01.2023

secondary - N.B.C.

U.S. Army, Desert Storm Vet

Business Administration and Computer Science

DeVry Business Institute
Jeff Murff