Robert Allison
Springfield,IL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced business leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Successful at bringing in and training staff to handle customer and business needs. Motivational, diplomatic and respectful of people from different backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cook
Burger Barn
Springfield , Illinois
07.2023 - Current
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus.
- Adhering to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper food preparation.
- Provided guidance to junior cooks regarding food preparation methods and techniques.
Owner/Operator
BASC LLC.
Springfield, IL
07.2015 - 07.2023
- Managed daily operations across multiple locations, including hiring and training staff.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Promoted the company on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue. Developed guidelines, training, and best practices on the use of social media for youth organizations.
- Supervised the company's social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with government and private facilities, vendors, and suppliers.
- Reviewed legal documents for business operations.
- Oversight of budgeting and financial management.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs to promote employee retention, and team collaboration.
- Setting price structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Led the startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation, and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Prepared staff work schedules, and assigned team members to specific duties.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
Springfield Southeast High School Head Coach
Springfield District 186
Springfield, IL
08.2013 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training plans for student-athletes of all levels.
- Produced social media platforms to enhance the image and presence of educational-based youth programming.
- Organized competitive events, and managed team travel arrangements.
- Ensured compliance with the rules set forth by the governing body.
- Managed communication between staff, athletes, guardians, and other stakeholders involved in the programs.
- Created strategies to help meet the needs of the mentally and physically challenged student-athletes.
- Supported athlete advancement to collegiate institutions by providing resources and information.
Seacats Swim Club
Self-employeed
Springfield, Illinois
05.2015 - 08.2023
- Managed daily operations of a non-profit, including the hiring and training of the staff.
- Served as conference president of the governing body of nine non-profit organizations.
- Built strong media and community relationships in support of non-profit youth programming.
- Development of social media for the individual program, as well as the conference. Providing an outline for developing guidance, training, and best practices on the use of social media in the industry.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Negotiated contracts with facilities, vendors, and suppliers.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Analyzed industry trends to develop competitive strategies.
- Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure program success.
- Managed a staff of assistants to ensure proper coaching techniques were used in both practice and meets.
Head Swim Instructor
Columbian Aquatic Center
Springfield, Illinois
05.2016 - 07.2023
- Developed and maintained lesson plans, modified as needed based on the individual needs of each student.
- Managed instructor staff. Responsibilities include hiring, scheduling, training, and performance review.
- Develop website programming for flexible lesson scheduling.
- Run social media sites that provide the vision of the program and advertise to customers to increase revenue streams.
- Developing training for students with both learning and physical disabilities.
- Provided customer service to families involved in the program.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of safety techniques, teaching methods, and health and safety regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield Southeast High School
Springfield, IL01-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Business, Healthcare
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, ILSkills
- Business Management
- Budget Administration
- Administrative Oversight
- Social media proficiency
Timeline
Head Cook
Burger Barn
07.2023 - Current
Head Swim Instructor
Columbian Aquatic Center
05.2016 - 07.2023
Owner/Operator
BASC LLC.
07.2015 - 07.2023
Seacats Swim Club
Self-employeed
05.2015 - 08.2023
Springfield Southeast High School Head Coach
Springfield District 186
08.2013 - 07.2023
Some College (No Degree) - Business, Healthcare
University of Illinois At Chicago
High School Diploma -
Springfield Southeast High School
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