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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Mark Heaton

Mark Heaton

Mitchell,GA

Summary

Proven manager with strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments. Expertise in team leadership, restaurant, operational efficiency, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Overview

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Certification

Work History

Recovery

Novo Health Services
Atlanta , Ga

I was responsible to make the decisions on Laundry , do we keep it, dispose of it, rewash it, ect.

  • 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.

Head Cook, Manager

BG's Pizza
Ball Ground, GA
  • Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient food preparation and service.
  • Developed recipes and menus that enhanced customer satisfaction and culinary offerings.
  • Trained new cooks on food safety standards and cooking techniques.
  • Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock control methods.
  • I helped set up this Restaurant. Including Kitchen and Dinning room layout.

Owner, Partner, Cook, Mangaer.

Pizza Man
Sandy Springs, GA
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance customer service and satisfaction.
  • Managed inventory levels and supplier relationships to ensure consistent product availability.
  • Trained and mentored staff on food safety standards and efficient kitchen operations.
  • Streamlined order processing systems to reduce wait times during peak hours.

Driver, Cook, Manager

Johnny's New York Pizza & Subs
Sandy Springs, Ga
  • Delivered food orders efficiently, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness and operational safety standards before and after deliveries.
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff to coordinate order preparation and delivery schedules.
  • Assisted in training new drivers on delivery protocols and route navigation techniques.

Owner , Partner, Manager, Head Cook,

Rock's Pizza
Sandy Springs Ga
  • Managed daily operations of pizzeria, ensuring high-quality food and service standards.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to increase customer engagement and sales.
  • Trained and mentored staff on food preparation techniques and customer service excellence.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing supply costs.

Manger, Cook, Delivery Driver

Pizza Chef
Sandy Springs, GA
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring adherence to company policies and standards.
  • Led team meetings to discuss performance metrics and operational improvements.
  • Developed training programs to enhance employee skills and productivity.
  • Analyzed workflow processes, implementing changes to increase efficiency.

Manager, Consultant (Problem Solver)

I-Hop
Various
  • My main job was to go into a location as a manger. Then I would identify and fix and and all problems.
  • Performed comprehensive problem analysis and implemented solutions to optimize location performance.
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery and adherence to standards.
  • Developed training materials for new staff, enhancing onboarding and operational consistency.
  • Implemented inventory control procedures, reducing waste and improving stock management accuracy.
  • Coordinated team schedules, optimizing labor resources to meet customer demand effectively.
  • I worked for I-Hop for a total of about 10 years years in my life. Not all at once. The years I worked were broken up into segments. I have my own goals and aspirations in the restaurant and business world.

Owner , Partner, Head Cook, Manager

Mr. Steak
Sandy Springs, GA
  • I hose this location and set up the kitchen and dining room.
  • I created the menue
  • Managed daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Trained staff in food safety protocols and customer service best practices.
  • Developed menus based on seasonal ingredients to enhance dining experience.
  • Oversaw inventory management and supplier negotiations for cost control.

Owner ,Operator, Manager, Head Cook.

Mr. Gyro
Sandy Springs Ga
  • I set up this restaurant, chose the location, and made the menu.
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to enhance service efficiency.
  • Oversaw daily financial transactions, maintaining accuracy in cash handling processes.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of ingredients and supplies.
  • Trained and mentored staff on food safety standards and customer service excellence.

Owner , Head Cook , Manager

China Dragon
Roswell, GA
  • Managed daily operations to ensure efficient restaurant service and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented menu changes based on seasonal ingredients and customer feedback.
  • Trained staff on food safety standards and quality control procedures to enhance compliance.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.

Owner, Operator

Buzz Billiards
Ball Ground, GA
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring optimal customer service and satisfaction.
  • Oversaw movement of cash. Their was a high cash flow and the moving of the cash had to be kept safe.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase foot traffic and brand awareness.
  • Trained staff on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.

Owner , Operator,

Oldie Memory's Antiques
Ball Ground, GA
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract new customers.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.

Owner , Operator,

Ball Ground Auction
Ball Ground, GA

The Operations of an Auction change almost daily.

I held 2 General Merchandise Auction ever week.

In addition to that we held occasional Charity Auctions, and antique auctions.

Consultant, Brought in Quietly as a Partner to Fix

Baby Doe's Matchless Mine
Marietta, GA

I was brought in , quietly, as a consultant to identify and fix some major problems this location had. I had to get the location ready to reopen. Then get the location ready to be sold.

Pawn Broker, Partner

Allied Pawn
Sandy Springs, GA
  • This was one of the original Allied Pawn Shops owned by the original owners. I world as a Pawn broker with one other person. We were called "Partners" and we ran the shop as we saw fit , making all decisions. Our pay was based on profit and proformance of the shop.
  • Evaluated customer items to determine value and authenticity.
  • Processed transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance.
  • Built rapport with customers to foster trust and encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained organized inventory records using point-of-sale systems.

Owner, Partner

Udderly Delicious
Jasper, GA
  • This was a country restaurant with a cow these, thus the name.
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance service delivery
  • Managed daily business operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation
  • Established strong vendor relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency
  • Mentored staff on best practices for customer service and inventory management

Education

Liberal Arts

Reinhardt Collage , Now University
Waleska, GA

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Helm Collage
Augusta GA

High School Diploma -

St. Pius X
Atlanta, GA
01-1991

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Management
  • Cooking
  • Organizational
  • Problem Solving

Accomplishments

I have written and self published 52 books. 3 being cookbooks.

I have current serve safe

I have been trained in Culinary Arts by Chef Christopher Leahy

I am in Culinary School At Helms Collage.

I have been ordained as a minister in both the Christian and Wicca faiths.

I have an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity .

Certification

I have my Serv Safe

I have an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity.

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Recovery

Novo Health Services

Head Cook, Manager

BG's Pizza

Owner, Partner, Cook, Mangaer.

Pizza Man

Driver, Cook, Manager

Johnny's New York Pizza & Subs

Owner , Partner, Manager, Head Cook,

Rock's Pizza

Manger, Cook, Delivery Driver

Pizza Chef

Manager, Consultant (Problem Solver)

I-Hop

Owner , Partner, Head Cook, Manager

Mr. Steak

Owner ,Operator, Manager, Head Cook.

Mr. Gyro

Owner , Head Cook , Manager

China Dragon

Owner, Operator

Buzz Billiards

Owner , Operator,

Oldie Memory's Antiques

Owner , Operator,

Ball Ground Auction

Consultant, Brought in Quietly as a Partner to Fix

Baby Doe's Matchless Mine

Pawn Broker, Partner

Allied Pawn

Owner, Partner

Udderly Delicious

Liberal Arts

Reinhardt Collage , Now University

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Helm Collage

High School Diploma -

St. Pius X