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Work History
Education
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Raelene Pugh

Trenton,TN

Summary

Dynamic General Manager with a proven track record at McDonald's, excelling in operations management and team building. Spearheaded initiatives that drove year-over-year business growth, enhancing employee satisfaction and customer loyalty. Skilled in problem resolution and financial oversight, ensuring organizational stability and success through strategic planning and effective leadership.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

McDonalds’s
09.2014 - 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..
  • 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.
  • Led team to exceed sales targets, implementing motivational incentives and comprehensive training programs.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal patrons.
  • Hamburger University Graduate

Food Stamp Eligibility Clerk

State of Tennessee
04.2013 - 01.2019
  • Contributed to policy development discussions, helping create guidelines that ensured fair treatment of all applicants while maintaining compliance with government regulations.
  • Developed a system for tracking application progress, resulting in greater transparency for both staff members and clients.
  • Established positive relationships with community organizations that referred clients seeking assistance with determining their eligibility.
  • Reduced application processing times with thorough document verification and efficient information gathering.
  • Maintained high levels of accuracy in data entry, ensuring all client records were up-to-date and errorfree.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, responding to inquiries promptly and guiding clients through the application process efficiently.
  • Implemented feedback from supervisors and peers, continuously improving work processes and contributing to team success.

Office Manager

Family Dentistry DDS
02.1999 - 04.2013
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.

Education

Hamburgerlogy - McDonalds Restaurant

Hamburger University , Chicago, IL
07.2019

Dental Assistant - Registered Dental Assistant

Tennessee Tech , Newbern, TN
01.2000

Graduate Certificate - Major in Mathematics

Dyersburg High School , Dyersburg, TN
06.1988

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Problem resolution
  • Operations management
  • Team player

Timeline

General Manager - McDonalds’s
09.2014 - Current
Food Stamp Eligibility Clerk - State of Tennessee
04.2013 - 01.2019
Office Manager - Family Dentistry DDS
02.1999 - 04.2013
Hamburger University - Hamburgerlogy, McDonalds Restaurant
Tennessee Tech - Dental Assistant , Registered Dental Assistant
Dyersburg High School - Graduate Certificate, Major in Mathematics