Kevin Ryder
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with 9+ years experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
One Parking
Alexandria, VA
03.2013 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Owner/Operator of Restaurant
Johnny Rockets Restaurant
Shirlington, VA
07.2008 - 03.2013
- Managed payroll, daily deposits and cost controls.
- Set employee schedules, delegated work and monitored food quality and service performance.
- Recruited, hired and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
- Supervised daily activities of restaurant and 25 employees.
- Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
School Teacher
Kuhuku Elementary School
Kahuku, Hawaii
08.2001 - 06.2008
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
Head Waiter/Bartender Shift Manager
Crouching Lion Inn
Kaawaa, Hawaii
08.1995 - 04.2008
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
- Oversaw and monitored cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
- Trained several new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation and sanitation protocol.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI06.1990
Skills
- Managing Revenue Projections
- Workforce Scheduling
- Project Development
- Cost Containment
- Workforce Training
- Workflow Planning
- Performance Improvement
- Project Direction
Timeline
Project Manager
One Parking
03.2013 - Current
Owner/Operator of Restaurant
Johnny Rockets Restaurant
07.2008 - 03.2013
School Teacher
Kuhuku Elementary School
08.2001 - 06.2008
Head Waiter/Bartender Shift Manager
Crouching Lion Inn
08.1995 - 04.2008
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
Michigan State University
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