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TYRELL JACKSON

Nashville,TN

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Regional Director of Operations with over 18 years of experience in leading operations and driving business performance. Proven track record of developing and executing strategic initiatives to achieve revenue growth, optimize processes, and enhance organizational efficiency. Skilled in building and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, and delivering exceptional customer service. Adept at analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to drive operational excellence and exceed performance targets. Seeking to leverage expertise in operational leadership to drive business growth and success in a challenging and dynamic environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Director of Operations

Safe Space Janitorial
01.2022 - Current


- Provided strategic leadership and direction for a region encompassing 856 locations, overseeing all operational, financial, and client relationship aspects of the business.

- Developed and executed comprehensive business plans, including revenue and expense forecasts, resource allocation, and growth strategies, resulting in a 24.4% increase in annual revenue over 2 years.

- Established and maintained strong relationships with key clients, addressing their needs and ensuring high levels of satisfaction, which contributed to an increase in client retention by 15.1%.

- Directed and motivated a team of 5 managers and 285 employees, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional service delivery.

- Implemented performance management systems to evaluate and develop managerial and staff performance, resulting in an 18 % increase in employee productivity and satisfaction.

- Oversaw all financial aspects of the region, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control measures, leading to an improvement in profitability and strict financial discipline.

- Collaborated with the leadership team to develop and implement company-wide policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational goals.

- Conducted regular site visits and client meetings to review service quality, address any issues, and identify opportunities for improvement, resulting in a 20.1% increase in overall service quality and customer satisfaction.

- Maintained a strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality control, implementing industry best practices and standards to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate operational risks.

Managing Partner

Outback Steakhouse
05.2012 - 01.2022
  • Led a team of 5 managers with 160+ employees in a high-volume restaurant while achieving goals of top-line growth while maximizing the bottom line
  • Became a certified training store, promoting/training 15 managers from within the company within 5 years
  • Identifying, and coaching 4 managers to become managing partners in the last 3 years
  • Grew traffic 9.6%, sales by 14.2% and growing TCI by 310,000$ in the first year
  • As of Q1 of 2022 my team and I have grown sales by 16.4% and placed 7th in the brand for top 10 in sales growth and profits
  • Leading a team to increase sales from 3.9 million annually to 6.7 million within 5 years
  • Reviewed daily and overall financials to ensure profitability
  • Maintaining cash flow at 18% to 20% YTD
  • And TCI at 32 to 35%
  • Awarded "Partner of the Year" in 2020 along with 2021
  • Re-opened store after shutting down for kitchen fire in 2018
  • Closed/re-located restaurant to a new location in 2019
  • Developed and implemented process improvements and key business procedures
  • Maintained customer relations and coordinated promotions to increase and create new revenue
  • Reworked schedules, operations standards, and workflow to shrink labor costs
  • Monitored business trend forecasts and adjusted budgets and operational plans to maximize growth and opportunities
  • Provided efficient resolution to issues to the satisfaction of clients
  • Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
  • Obtained the highest rating from the county health department year over year.

Sous Chef

PF Chang's China Bistro
Naples , FL
12.2006 - 06.2012
  • Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity
  • Took appropriate action to ensure food quality and service standards
  • Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant regulations
  • Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage, and labor costs daily
  • Directed back-of-house operations, providing leadership and ongoing training to kitchen and bar staff for a corporate-owned restaurant
  • Maintained consistent inventory with minimal waste, overseeing purchasing to ensure full menu availability
  • Collaborated with Operating Partner to keep corporate business strategies, training kitchen staff on new menu items and rollouts
  • Hired, trained, and supervised all kitchen staff, including cooks, prep cooks, curbside takeaway and dishwashers

Education

High School Diploma -

Gulf Coast High School
Naples, FL
01.2006

Skills

  • Strong leader
  • Adaptable
  • Corporate management knowledge
  • Firm financial oversight
  • Budgeting / Profit & Loss Management
  • Integrated Inventory Control
  • Cost Reduction / Waste Management
  • Customer-oriented
  • Workforce Planning
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Serve safe certified
  • Registered serve safe proctor

Timeline

Regional Director of Operations

Safe Space Janitorial
01.2022 - Current

Managing Partner

Outback Steakhouse
05.2012 - 01.2022

Sous Chef

PF Chang's China Bistro
12.2006 - 06.2012

High School Diploma -

Gulf Coast High School
TYRELL JACKSON