Paige Simmons
Chief Financial Officer
St Louis,MO
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
Estel Foods, Inc. D/b/a McDonald's Corporation
Granite City, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Devised systems to monitor, evaluate and track operational achievements.
- Created and deployed initiatives to outperform revenue targets and increase company value.
- Oversaw production, pricing and distribution activities to generate profit for company.
Operations Supervisor
Estel Foods, Inc D/b/a Mcdonald's Corporation
Saint Louis, MO
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Used service time, dual side usage and sales results to drive and improve operational practices within restaurants.
- Conducted food cost and food safety audits on 26 stores within organization to improve or maintain high results of PACE or EcoSure visits.
- Lead weekly operations calls with 8 general managers and provide coaching to improve store results and staff development.
- Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
School Counselor
Marion Elementary School
Overland, MO
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Partnered with Principal to administer school program in alignment with vision and goals, providing positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students.
- Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
Middle School Counselor
Ferguson Middle School
Ferguson, MO
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Built working relationships with students, staff and administrators to promote a safe and positive school culture and climate.
- Provide small group and individual counseling to students.
- Led and facilitated student intervention meetings.
- Active participant of the Trauma Informed Leadership Committee
- Supported students through challenging developmental milestones and crisis situations.
- Provided professional development training to school staff.
Education
Leading Great Restaurants
Hamburger University
Chicago, IL 02.2023 - Current
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville, MO 01.2021 - 12.2021
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO 08.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Literacy
University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO 08.2011 - 05.2014
Skills
Data analysis
P&L Management
Natural leader
Performance improvement
Strategic planning
Operational decision making
Certification
Missouri Counseling Certificate K-12
Timeline
Leading Great Restaurants
Hamburger University
02.2023 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Estel Foods, Inc. D/b/a McDonald's Corporation
01.2023 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Estel Foods, Inc D/b/a Mcdonald's Corporation
12.2021 - 01.2023
School Counselor
Marion Elementary School
08.2021 - 12.2021
Specialist of Education - Educational Leadership
Northwest Missouri State University
01.2021 - 12.2021
Middle School Counselor
Ferguson Middle School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Master of Education - School Counseling
University of Missouri - St Louis
08.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, Literacy
University of Missouri - St Louis
08.2011 - 05.2014