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Nick Buckingham

Murray,KY

Summary

Operations manager with over twenty years of professional experience. Oversight of budgeting, reporting and auditing. Forward-thinking and focused on supporting cross-functional teams to increase daily/annual sales, productivity and customer satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner/Operator

DKS Foods Of Murray, LLC
03.2017 - 02.2023
  • Oversaw end-to-end business processes to maintain proficiency and profitability.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

Chef/Manager of Dining Services

Murray State University
07.2012 - 07.2017
  • General management of Winslow Residential Dining Hall
  • Performed using annual budgets and sales of over $6 million per year
  • Oversight of 200+ employees with the help of assistant manager team
  • Retail management: convenience store, food truck, pizza delivery service and coffee shop
  • Vendor management
  • Project management: implementing new programs to increase annual revenue
  • Award winning menu creation for several concepts
  • Instituted positive atmosphere for staff through effective communication, training and skill development
  • Daily, hands on staff management and resources assistant

General Manager of Operations

Paris Country Club
05.2008 - 03.2012
  • Management/Oversight of daily operations: Clubhouse, golf course, pool/tennis amenities
  • Oversight of all finances and budgets
  • Vendor management
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of new programs

General Manager

The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
10.2003 - 02.2008
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.

Education

Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management

Sullivan University
Louisville, KY
08.2003

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Murray State University
Murray, KY
05.2001

Skills

  • Experienced operations manager
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Hands on leadership experience
  • Stellar communication skills
  • Great decision making skills (problem solving)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Adept to budgeting and financial management
  • Ability to complete goals and projects to suit the needs of any business operations (time management)

Timeline

Business Owner/Operator

DKS Foods Of Murray, LLC
03.2017 - 02.2023

Chef/Manager of Dining Services

Murray State University
07.2012 - 07.2017

General Manager of Operations

Paris Country Club
05.2008 - 03.2012

General Manager

The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
10.2003 - 02.2008

Associate of Arts - Restaurant And Culinary Management

Sullivan University

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Murray State University

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