Johnnie Rucker
Construction
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Business Leader with proven ability to develop and implement business management goals. Creates business strategies, allocates resources, finds ways to increase productivity and assesses employee performance. Liaises with partners and suppliers. Strong business acumen and managerial abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Faith Works Floors & More
Jacksonville , NC
07.2016 - Current
- Led operational oversight and budgetary supervision for over 300 jobs on the north carolina coast.
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
- Increased company revenue by $100,000 in 12 months through aggressive new market strategies and Quality work.
- Identified and resolved complex problems that affected business operations.
- Negotiated terms of business acquisitions to increase business base, solidify market presence and diversify offerings.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve effectiveness and policy enforcement, resulting in improved employee job satisfaction and higher performance levels.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Improved workflow by ensuring log books and [Type] reports were maintained with accuracy.
General Manager
Noodles And Company
Jacksonville, NC
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
- Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
- Evaluated suppliers by assessing quality, timeliness and compliance of deliveries to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational efficiency.
- Delivered business strategy and developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Increased sales by 15% in 2015 and another 20% in 2016 by establishing goals, overseeing performance and coaching my team.
- Held weekly meetings with Assistant General manager and shift leaders s to identify techniques to overcome sales obstacles.
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Okinawa/ Jacksonville, Japan/ North Carolina
09.2010 - 05.2014
- Accompanied Corporals during shifts to evaluate performance and resolve any incorrect behaviors.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Applied adult learning and performance expertise to assess behavioral and ability issues impacting work performance.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
Education
Doctor of Theology - Theology
Anchor Bible College
Wilmington, NC 08.2014 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
J C Harmon High School
Kansas City, KS 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
Operational leadership
Project Management
Operations management
Operating budgets
Strategic Planning
Productivity performance
Timeline
CEO
Faith Works Floors & More
07.2016 - Current
Doctor of Theology - Theology
Anchor Bible College
08.2014 - 05.2019
General Manager
Noodles And Company
05.2014 - 07.2016
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
09.2010 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
J C Harmon High School
08.2006 - 05.2010