Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Michele Westbrook

ELLENWOOD,Georgia

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Meritage Hospitality, excelling in operations management and leadership. Successfully drove year-over-year business growth while enhancing customer retention through exceptional service. Skilled in budget control and performance analysis, fostering a motivated team environment that consistently meets goals and elevates client satisfaction.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Meritage Hospitality
02.1999 - Current
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Directed comprehensive sales efforts to exceed revenue targets consistently while maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
  • Analyzed market trends/data to identify potential opportunities for business growth within existing or emerging markets successfully.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.

Customer Support Specialist

Mcclane
08.1997 - 02.1999

Checked in truck orders invoice and put it in the system process labeling for different companies to be placed on boxes

  • Analyzed customer feedback data to identify areas for improvement and recommended appropriate solutions.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service experiences by maintaining a positive attitude, active listening skills, and empathetic responses to customer concerns.
  • Managed a high volume of inbound calls while maintaining excellent call quality standards and adhering to established procedures.

Education

George High School
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Training and coaching
  • Customer relations
  • Training and development
  • Staff training/development
  • Inventory control
  • Employee scheduling
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Labor cost controls
  • Customer retention
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Workflow planning
  • Recruitment
  • Expense control
  • Operations oversight
  • Performance analysis
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Cost reductions

Certification

  • Certified
  • Serv-safe
  • Training Store

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

General Manager

Meritage Hospitality
02.1999 - Current

Customer Support Specialist

Mcclane
08.1997 - 02.1999

George High School
Michele Westbrook