Landon Carlson
Clinton
Summary
Serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Orchestrates optimal resource utilization to handle expected operational needs. Sales leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Arbys Resturant
06.2020 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
- Drove the successful execution of numerous large-scale events/promotions while closely managing costs/budgetary constraints associated with event planning/management activities.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, introducing regular review sessions that boosted team performance and morale.
- Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
- Boosted employee retention by developing comprehensive benefits package and fostering positive work environment.
Assistant Manager
Casey's General Store
01.2015 - 06.2020
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Scheduled staff shifts to ensure proper coverage during peak shopping hours without exceeding labor budgets.
- Facilitated clear communication between employees and upper management through regular meetings and updates.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Implemented staff training programs, enhancing product knowledge and improving customer service skills.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, significantly reducing shrinkage.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe environment for both staff and customers.
- Optimized scheduling to ensure adequate staffing during peak hours, improving service efficiency.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
Cambridge, IL05-2008
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Operations management
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Time management
- Customer relations
- Staff training/development
- Inventory control
- Employee scheduling
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff training and development
- P&L management
Timeline
General Manager
Arbys Resturant
06.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager
Casey's General Store
01.2015 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Cambridge High School
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