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Certification
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Matthew Rowe

Silver Springs,FL

Summary

Confident training and leader with demonstrated planning, organizational and leadership abilities focused on Leading and growing people through running great operations and development. Highly effective at educating people at all different skill levels and building teams that drives breakthrough results.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Training Leader

Tasty Chick'n
05.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs supporting all 96 Restaurants
  • Project Manager for lucrative District Manager training program to create and foster the "Better DM's"
  • Lead and supported through structured programs 2 Restaurant Openings. Created process for 6 this year
  • Tracked and analyzed training outcomes, utilizing data-driven insights to improve future programs
  • Developed a diverse range of instructional materials, including e-learning modules, presentations, and interactive games to accommodate various learning styles.

General Manager/Training Manager

Celebration Restaurant Group
11.2019 - Current
  • Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
  • People Driven through training and development of 20+ managers for Market
  • Prepared restaurant business plan by reviewing demands, analyzing competitors and developing projections for sales and finances.
  • Created and implemented training tools utilized by trainers and managers across market
  • Opened 5 Brand New Locations for Company

Logistics Travel Coordinator Lead

Tetra Tech
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Disaster Relief travel coordinator for over 500 people for Natural Disasters across country
  • Organized and planned travel on short notice during natural disasters while being fiscally responsible

General Manager

Tijuana Flats
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.

General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken
08.2007 - 05.2016
  • "BEST OF THE BEST"- Location Top 10% in Company
  • 100% Inspection Pass Rate to Food Safety and Brand Standards
  • Identified trends in customer marketplaces to develop valuable solutions.
  • Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.

Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist

United States Army
05.2013 - 11.2015
  • Helped with development of Standard Changes of Tri-Service Food Code updates
  • Sorted products by quality levels and arranged disposal or reclamation for inferior goods.
  • Enforced sanitation and handling guidelines to meet regulatory compliance standards.
  • Followed USDA guidelines for assessing and grading products.

Education

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

Western Governors University
Online
12.2025

MBA -

Keller Graduate School of Management
Online
04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Management

DeVry University
Online
12.2020

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Time Management
  • Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
  • Business Administration
  • Food Service Background
  • Hiring and Training
  • P&L Responsibility
  • Quality Control Analysis
  • Financial Management
  • Customer Experience Management
  • Team Goals
  • Performance Goals

Accomplishments

  • Eagle Scout, 2007
  • Army Accommodation Medal-2015
  • Army Achievement Medal- 2014
  • FLG Training Manager of the Year 2022

Certification

  • Situational Leadership Trained
  • Situation Leadership Instructor
  • Servsafe Certified
  • Servsafe Instructor and Procter

Timeline

Training Leader

Tasty Chick'n
05.2023 - Current

General Manager/Training Manager

Celebration Restaurant Group
11.2019 - Current

Logistics Travel Coordinator Lead

Tetra Tech
10.2018 - 11.2019

General Manager

Tijuana Flats
05.2016 - 05.2018

Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist

United States Army
05.2013 - 11.2015

General Manager

Kentucky Fried Chicken
08.2007 - 05.2016

Master of Science - Human Resource Management

Western Governors University

MBA -

Keller Graduate School of Management

Bachelor of Science - Management

DeVry University

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