Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishmentsandawards
Activities
Timeline
GeneralManager
Samantha Payne

Samantha Payne

Normal,IL

Summary

Solid academic training in Criminal Justice, Training and Development and Project Management. Diligent worker with demonstrated drive for success; willing to work effectively and efficiently to get a task done. Proven record of proficiency, reliability, organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong leadership and verbal skills to effectively lead a successful team.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

general manager

mmj enterprises dba mcdonald’s
06.2004 - Current
  • Oversees operations of a high volume restaurant leading a team of as many as 65 people
  • Top performer in drive thru service times for 2 years consistently
  • High level of success with food cost and customer service initiatives
  • Implemented a successful trainer’s program quarterly
  • Facilitates weekly meetings with department managers to discuss weekly achievements and opportunities
  • Hire, train and develop new crew weekly with the expectation of building them into managers.

Education

Technology Management - Project Management/Training and Development

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Sciences

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Skills

EXCELLENT LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Accomplishmentsandawards

  • MANAGER OF THE QUARTER 2ND QUARTER 2006
  • ASSISTANT MANAGER OF YEAR 2007
  • GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2008
  • OUTSTANDING STORE MANAGER OF THE YEAR (CHICAGO REGION) 2009
  • RAY KROC AWARD WINNER 2009
  • GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2015
  • GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR 2019
  • RECEIVED A CORPORATE VISIT FROM MCDONALD'S CEO AND 5 ZONE PRESIDENTS JANUARY 2021

Activities

  • SHOP, COOK AND SERVE FOOD AT THE SALVATION ARMY EVERY MONTH AND HAVE BEEN DOING SO FOR 13 YEARS
  • BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS VOLUNTEER
  • EASTER SEALS
  • BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
  • RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
  • HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Timeline

general manager

mmj enterprises dba mcdonald’s
06.2004 - Current

Technology Management - Project Management/Training and Development

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Sciences

Illinois State University
Samantha Payne