Lynn Brewer

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

• Developed and implemented operational procedures to enhance service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Managed daily restaurant operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Trained and mentored staff on best practices, improving team performance and service quality.
• Oversaw inventory management, optimizing supply chain processes to reduce waste and costs.
• Led financial planning initiatives, monitoring budgets to achieve profitability targets consistently.
• Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication and team-building activities.
• Managed payroll, daily deposits, and cost controls.
• Set employee schedules, delegated work, and monitored food quality and service performance.
• Maintained positive relationships with local community and government officials.
• Ensured compliance with all health department regulations, maintaining a safe environment for both employees and patrons alike.
• Effectively managed payroll responsibilities while adhering to budgetary constraints, promoting cost-effective staffing practices across all shifts.
• Recruited, hired, and trained talented staff to fill vacancies.
• Mentored and developed staff members, fostering an environment that promoted professional growth within the team.
• Established strong vendor relationships for the consistent sourcing of fresh ingredients at competitive prices.

• Developed targeted advertising campaigns to enhance brand visibility across multiple platforms.
• Analyzed market trends and consumer behavior to inform strategic marketing decisions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create cohesive marketing strategies and promotional materials.
• Managed social media presence, optimizing content for engagement and audience growth.
• Enhanced company reputation through effective public relations strategies and media outreach.
• Maintained involvement in community affairs to foster and promote reliable company image and brand with confidence.

Designed, composed and documented training material for new global computer applications

Project Manager and individual contributor:

* SAP

* Highjump

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver user-focused solutions.
• Optimized application performance through efficient resource management and debugging techniques.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives by adopting new technologies and methodologies.
• Coordinated project timelines and deliverables, ensuring successful on-time launches of software products.
• Continuously updated skills through training courses, workshops, and self-study—staying current on industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Worked closely with clients to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for implementation.
• Reduced development time by creating reusable code libraries for future projects.
• Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.
• Developed software for desktop and mobile operating systems.
• Designed customized solutions for proposals to potential customers.
• Tested functional compliance of company products.
• Documented software development methodologies in technical manuals to be used by IT personnel in future projects.
• Tested and deployed scalable and highly available software products.
• Analyzed work to generate logic for new systems, procedures and tests.

• Developed comprehensive HR policies to enhance organizational culture and compliance.
• Led talent acquisition initiatives, improving recruitment strategies to attract top candidates.
• Implemented performance management systems, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and employee development.
• Conducted training programs to foster employee engagement and retention across departments.
• Streamlined onboarding processes, reducing time-to-hire and increasing new hire satisfaction.
• Collaborated with leadership to design compensation structures that align with market trends and organizational goals.
• Analyzed employee feedback data to identify areas for improvement in workplace culture and practices.
• Managed HRIS system upgrades, enhancing data accuracy and reporting capabilities for strategic decision-making.
• Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Maintained accurate HR records in compliance with applicable laws, ensuring efficient data retrieval when required.
• Conducted thorough internal investigations, addressing employee concerns with fairness and transparency.
• Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency, reducing paperwork and manual tasks through automation.
• Collaborated with executive leadership to align HR initiatives with overall business goals and objectives.
• Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
• Managed complex benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
• Organized and led staff orientation programs and training to promote collaboration.
• Motivated employees through special events, incentive programs, and constructive feedback.
• Mentored/trained HR Administrators across the US, created job descriptions, redesigned training program within the DC Network

• Coordinated daily operational activities to ensure efficiency and compliance with company standards.
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency across multiple departments.
• Led cross-functional teams in executing strategic initiatives to optimize resource allocation and productivity.
• Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and operational procedures for improved performance.
• Facilitated initiative to integrate warehousing operations into profit centers
• Coordinated twenty-two branch warehouse projects via five territory managers
• Lead trainer implementing projects for four pilot locations
• Created and worked with IT to develop a training program, simulations, scenarios and mock warehouse set up for all branches
• Mentored and managed to all new branch trainers
• Created proper documentation and tracking for all system issues, action plans while editing procedures as needed.
• SPECIAL PROJECT: 2006 Wolseley Cup Team Participant. Team selected out of all Ferguson locations To compete in corporate competition in Cannes, France. Team's initiative was to enhance corporate communications. Ranked 3rd in international competition.

• Oversaw facility operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance operational efficiency.
• Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for services and supplies to optimize costs.
• Coordinated facility space planning, maximizing utilization and aligning with organizational needs.
• Led cross-functional teams in projects aimed at improving facility layout and workflow processes.
• Analyzed facility performance metrics, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Established emergency preparedness plans, enhancing response effectiveness during crises or disruptions.
• Mentored junior staff in best practices for facilities management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
• Investigated problems and determined appropriate remedies.
• Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.