Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Perry Cannon

Antlers

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at Sonic Drive In, excelling in operations management and team leadership. Expert in strategic planning and inventory control, successfully implementing cost-saving measures that enhanced profitability. Adept at building strong customer relationships and fostering a motivated workforce to consistently achieve organizational goals.


Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Sonic Drive In
05.2008 - 09.2025
  • Assisted in daily operations, ensuring adherence to company protocols and processes.
  • Supported team by learning core tasks and contributing to project completion.
  • Collaborated with management to identify areas for operational improvement.
  • Engaged in training sessions to understand safety procedures and equipment usage.
  • Maintained accurate records of inventory and supplies for effective stock management.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • 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.
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.

Stocker

Pruetts Food Inc
05.2004 - 08.2005
  • Stocked shelves efficiently to maintain organized product displays and enhance customer accessibility.
  • Monitored inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of products to minimize stockouts.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline stocking processes and improve overall workflow efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on proper stocking techniques, safety protocols, and equipment usage to ensure compliance.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wilburton High School
Wilburton, OK

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Effective leader
  • Time management
  • Training and coaching
  • Team leadership
  • Staff management
  • Customer relations
  • Training and development
  • Relationship building
  • Inventory control
  • Customer relationship management
  • Staff supervision
  • Goal setting
  • Employee scheduling
  • P&L management
  • Motivation
  • Labor cost controls
  • Customer retention
  • Deadline oriented
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance improvement
  • Consistently meet goals
  • Recruitment
  • Business development
  • Troubleshooting expertise

Accomplishments

  • Improved online restaurant reviews by successfully handling customer complaints, implementing monthly staff training and refining lunch and dinner menus.
  • Supervised team of 40 staff members.
  • Increased sales while reducing food costs to 29%, leading to a $1 million dollar net profit in the last two years.

Certification

  • ServSafe Certification

Timeline

General Manager

Sonic Drive In
05.2008 - 09.2025

Stocker

Pruetts Food Inc
05.2004 - 08.2005

High School Diploma -

Wilburton High School
Perry Cannon