Ronda Kinard
Piedmont,SC
Summary
Versatile and innovative management professional skilled at seeing "big picture" while still also focusing on details. Expertise in business development and streamlining processes and systems. 30 Years of Managing people and restaurants. Very familiar with DHEC and audits. Married valid drivers license.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
General Manager of Operations
Bojangles Of W
Simpsonville, SC
01.2019 - Current
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.
- Enhanced and redefined organizational structure to maintain company's competitive edge across territories.
- Led company to successful product launch and growth by developing initial product road map and go-to-market strategy.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale. Managed over 20 customer calls per shift
District Manager
Churchs Chicken
Charleston, SC
03.2010 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
- Revitalized operations and realigned plans to better capture new opportunities and take advantage of changes in customer habits.
- Led targeted training programs to educate staff on product benefits and service capabilities.
- Boosted bottom-line profits by devising and optimizing effective sales and merchandising programs.
- Optimized in-store merchandising, brand presentation and inventory availability and focus.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes.
- Conceptualized and implemented strategies to realign operational strategies and enhance personnel management approaches.
- Hired and led 5 managers and supervisors for 3 organization.
- Built positive and productive relationships with store and field leadership.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Piedmont Technical College
Greenwood, SC02.1989
High School Diploma -
Ware Shoals High School
Ware Shoals, SC04.1988
Skills
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Sales Coaching
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 45 staff members.
- became a servsafe proctor
- 1.75 million dollar store
- accident free 2 years
- increased sale over 20 percent
- promoted5 managers in 2 years
Certification
- Certified Manager, Bojangles - 20 years
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
General Manager of Operations
Bojangles Of W
01.2019 - Current
District Manager
Churchs Chicken
03.2010 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
Piedmont Technical College
High School Diploma -
Ware Shoals High School
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