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Lita Scutt

Sarasota

Summary

Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Seasoned Manager with broad experience in both team leadership and project delivery. Possess strong strategic planning abilities, coupled with the capability to coordinate operational initiatives for maximum efficiency. Proven track record of driving process improvements, enhancing productivity, and implementing innovative solutions. Skilled in building strong relationships across all levels of an organization to achieve business goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1997
1997
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager

Cosimos Restaurant Group
Sarasota
08.2001 - 09.2014

Employee Schedules

  • Participated in training sessions to learn company tools and processes effectively.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Oversaw marketing initiatives, increasing brand awareness and sales.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
  • Conducted performance reviews for team members.
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Daily/ monthly meetings

Ordering

Inventory

Customer relations

Event coordinater

Education

Aesthetician

Fashion Focus Academy
Sarasota, FL
07.2002 - 01.2003

Pittsfield Highschool
Pittsfeild , MA

Skills

  • Employee scheduling
  • Performance management
  • Customer service
  • Staff training
  • Inventory management
  • Team leadership
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Marketing strategy
  • Quality assurance
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Salesforce management
  • Recruiting and interviewing
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Networking strategies
  • Safety procedures
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Shift scheduling
  • Sales techniques
  • Project management
  • Employee onboarding
  • Project planning
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff management
  • Workforce management
  • Vendor management
  • Policy implementation
  • Performance evaluations

Timeline

Aesthetician

Fashion Focus Academy
07.2002 - 01.2003

Manager

Cosimos Restaurant Group
08.2001 - 09.2014

Pittsfield Highschool
Lita Scutt