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Marci Payne

Knoxville,TN

Summary

Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Ashe’s Bearden Beermarket
2025.08 - Current
  • Directed daily operations, ensuring efficiency and exceptional customer service standards.
  • Implemented inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
  • Developed staff training programs, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
  • Established strategic partnerships with local breweries to expand product offerings.
  • Oversaw financial budgeting and forecasting, improving profitability margins consistently.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.

Manager

Pizza Hut
2003.10 - Current
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.

Student Assistant

University of Tennessee graduation department
2002.08 - 2003.06

Answered phones

Proofread diplomas

Team Member

SUBWAY®Restaurants
2000.04 - 2001.06
  • Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
  • Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.

Education

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN

High School Diploma -

Science Hill High School
Johnson City, TN
06.2002

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Performance Management
  • Marketing
  • Policy Implementation
  • Financial Management
  • Staff Development
  • Expense Tracking
  • Schedule Preparation
  • Budget Control
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Time Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Social media management
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Servsafe Certified

ABC Card

Timeline

General Manager

Ashe’s Bearden Beermarket
2025.08 - Current

Manager

Pizza Hut
2003.10 - Current

Student Assistant

University of Tennessee graduation department
2002.08 - 2003.06

Team Member

SUBWAY®Restaurants
2000.04 - 2001.06

High School Diploma -

Science Hill High School

University of Tennessee