Kentavious White
Washington,DC
Summary
Results-oriented Project Manager with over 15 years of experience in managing complex projects, optimizing operational efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams. Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Seeking to leverage my expertise in project management to drive success in a challenging new role.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager (GM)
Uno Pizza and Grill
05.2023 - Current
- Supervising a team of 30 people while focusing on sales, customer service, and inventory
- Hiring and terminating employees
- Demonstrating excellent leadership skills
- Providing outstanding customer service
Operations Manager
Bloomin' Brands
10.2018 - 05.2023
Spearheaded various projects aimed at improving operational processes and team performance for a workforce of 60.
- Created project timelines and milestones, ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints and project deliverables.
- Achieved a 10% equity stake through successful project execution and strategic leadership.
Sergeant
United States Army
08.2014 - 04.2018
- Performing as an Army Motor Transport Operator (88 Mike)
- Leading a team of approximately 20 soldiers in completing daily missions while striving for greatness
- Transporting people and cargo safely and securely
- Driving heavy trucks through all terrains and any kind of weather
- Saw the world and used my GI Bill to attend college
Operations Manager
Darden Concepts
02.2005 - 06.2014
Managed multiple projects related to operational improvements and employee training for a team of over 50.
- Demonstrated expertise in project scheduling and resource management, achieving significant operational efficiencies.
Education
Bachelor's - Organizational Leadership
Fordham University
Bronx, New York05.2018
Associate's - Criminal Justice
East Georgia College
Swainsboro, Georgia05.2013
Skills
- Project Planning and Execution
- Resource Allocation and Budget Management
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Stakeholder Communication and Reporting
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
References
- Amber Spears, Uno Pizza and Grill, Employee, (240) 714-0336
- Mike Hulse, Bloomin' Brands, Partner, (727) 645-3615
- Clay Velasquez, Bloomin' Brands, Manager, (908) 248-1184
- Patricia Rameraiz, Darden Restaurants, Supervisor, (912) 412-2241
Additionalinformation
I am a U.S. citizen., 15 years of experience coordinating critical and sensitive activities to leadership., 15 years of experience creating action plans in response to problems/initiatives., 15 years of experience analyzing criteria and evaluating policies and procedures., 15 years of experience conducting studies involving issues brought to attention by leadership., 10 years of experience conducting research and other fact-finding activities., Expert ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT skills - I demonstrate knowledge of administrative planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production., Expert DECISION MAKING skills - I make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. I perceive the impact and implications of decisions. I commit to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals. I cause positive change., Expert MANAGING AND ORGANIZING INFORMATION skills - I organize information in order to establish frameworks for thought used in research and teaching. I assist in the formation of useful concepts which serve to clarify terminology. I collect data from many different sources and then process and organize that data., Expert ORGANIZATIONAL AWARENESS skills - I know the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operate effectively within them. This includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization., Expert PROBLEM SOLVING skills - I identify and analyze problems and determine accuracy and relevance of information. I use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternative solutions, and to make recommendations., Veterans Affairs
Timeline
General Manager (GM)
Uno Pizza and Grill
05.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
Bloomin' Brands
10.2018 - 05.2023
Sergeant
United States Army
08.2014 - 04.2018
Operations Manager
Darden Concepts
02.2005 - 06.2014
Bachelor's - Organizational Leadership
Fordham University
Associate's - Criminal Justice
East Georgia College
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