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Kara Lowe

Management
Bryan,TX

Summary

Hardworking leader focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

District Leader

Bryan, TX
05.2023 - Current
  • Promote products and services using upselling and other sales strategies
  • Maintain high standards of customer service by building relationships with clients
  • Display consistent positive attitudes towards clients, peers, and other personnel even during high-stress situations
  • Calculate premiums and established payment methods for sales
  • Collect premiums on or before the effective date of coverage
  • Finalize sales and collect necessary deposits
  • Obtain underwriting approval by completing applications for coverage
  • Meet with customers to provide information about available products and policies.

Manager

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Bryan, Tx
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Analyzed store reports to evaluate performance, increase sales, and reduce controllable expenses
  • Supported back office hiring and employment processes
  • Monitored and adjusted staff schedules based on business requirements
  • Built relationships with vendors and monitored supply chain to spot and correct deficiencies
  • Oversaw daily operations with practiced eye, focusing on efficiency, team collaboration and process improvements
  • Managed employees, scheduled shifts, determined and provided training needs, and conducted performance reviews
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  • Implemented and supervised maintenance and sanitation standards for equipment and instruments
  • Increased employee job satisfaction with hands-on, motivational approaches
  • Resolved problems, provided open communication, and recommended discipline and terminations
  • Improved customer satisfaction and loyalty by building an atmosphere focused on positive, memorable experiences.

General Manager

J.Cody's Steaks and BBQ
Bryan, TX
04.2016 - 04.2022
  • Analyzed store reports to evaluate performance, increase sales, and reduce controllable expenses
  • Supported back office hiring and employment processes
  • Monitored and adjusted staff schedules based on business requirements
  • Built relationships with vendors and monitored supply chain to spot and correct deficiencies
  • Oversaw daily operations with practiced eye, focusing on efficiency, team collaboration and process improvements
  • Recommended and implemented procedural changes to enhance services rendered to customers
  • Managed employees, scheduled shifts, determined and provided training needs, and conducted performance reviews
  • Implemented and supervised maintenance and sanitation standards for equipment and instruments
  • Increased employee job satisfaction with hands-on, motivational approaches
  • Resolved problems, provided open communication, and recommended discipline and terminations
  • Improved customer satisfaction and loyalty by building an atmosphere focused on positive, memorable experiences
  • Worked with finance team to manage and streamline accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes
  • Issued detailed responses to complaints resolving customer service issues with timeliness and organization.

Lead Line Cook

Pizza Hut
Waco, Tx
05.2013 - 09.2014
  • Met food quality standards consistently and served dishes with correct proportions and presentations
  • Stored food properly and at correct temperatures, adhering to proper food handling and safety guidelines
  • Established and maintained cordial and professional working relationships with other staff, supervisors, and customers
  • Trained kitchen staff in different job functions and provided cross- training to fully utilize available labor force
  • Implemented regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for kitchen and storage areas
  • Achieved high standard of sanitation, safety, and cleanliness and passed food safety inspections with no violations.

Store Manager

Genral Store
, TX
08.2008 - 05.2012
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage and control theft
  • Established customer relationships to generate more business, maintain store profitability, and expand brand loyalty and recognition
  • Built relationships with vendors and monitored supply chain to spot and correct deficiencies
  • Managed employees, scheduled shifts, determined and provided training needs, and conducted performance reviews
  • Implemented and supervised maintenance and sanitation standards for equipment and instruments
  • Resolved problems, provided open communication, and recommended discipline and terminations
  • Coordinated and supervised activities of team members to consistently meet customers' needs
  • Improved customer satisfaction and loyalty by building an atmosphere focused on positive, memorable experiences
  • Increased employee job satisfaction with hands-on, motivational approaches

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, psychology

Tarleton State University

Skills

  • Time management Develop employee knowledge
  • Staff development Financial management
  • Schedule oversight Hiring and training
  • Build successful teams Performance evaluations
  • Cost control and budgeting Employee training and development
  • Networking and collaboration
  • Loss Prevention Goals Monitoring
  • Customer Service and Assistance
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Facilitating Auditions
  • Audit Facilitation
  • Sanitation Regulations
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • POS Inventory System Operation
  • Operational Procedures
  • Inventory Management
  • Policy Development and Enforcement
  • Hiring and Onboarding
  • Waste Management and Reduction

Certification

Manger Food Handler Certificate TABC License Life Insurance License

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursCareer advancementWork-life balance401k matchWork from home optionCompany Culture

Timeline

District Leader

05.2023 - Current

Manager

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
04.2022 - 07.2023

General Manager

J.Cody's Steaks and BBQ
04.2016 - 04.2022

Lead Line Cook

Pizza Hut
05.2013 - 09.2014

Store Manager

Genral Store
08.2008 - 05.2012

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, psychology

Tarleton State University

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