Peter Huckleberry
Avon Lake,OH
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Mattress Warehouse
Avon Oh
03.2005 - 04.2018
- 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.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
General Manager
Donatos’s Pizzeria
Avon Lake Oh
03.1999 - 03.2004
- 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.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
- Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
Assistant Manager
Bob Evans Restaurant
North Olmsted Oh
03.1992 - 03.1998
- Built strong working relationships with staff, encouraging a positive workplace.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
Garbage Collector
BROWNING FARRIS INDUSTRIES
Oberlin, OH
03.1989 - 02.1991
Administrative Assistant
BERG BAIL BONDS
AVON LAKE OH
03.1985 - 03.1988
US NAVY
Telecommunication Specialist
OPNAV TCC PENTAGON WASHINGTON DC
04.1980 - 04.1984
Timeline
General Manager
Mattress Warehouse
03.2005 - 04.2018
General Manager
Donatos’s Pizzeria
03.1999 - 03.2004
Assistant Manager
Bob Evans Restaurant
03.1992 - 03.1998
Garbage Collector
BROWNING FARRIS INDUSTRIES
03.1989 - 02.1991
Administrative Assistant
BERG BAIL BONDS
03.1985 - 03.1988
US NAVY
Telecommunication Specialist
04.1980 - 04.1984