VELESIA HORTON
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Results- oriented and energetic manager who thrives in fast-paced and competitive environments, has the ability and perspective needed to be successful at the very top level of any organization. A manager who is professional versed in business management, finance, and sales.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant General Manager
Loves Travel Stop
12.2016 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory control processes, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Developed and implemented staff training programs to enhance service quality.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust marketing strategies accordingly.
- Led team performance evaluations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinated vendor relationships to ensure timely supply delivery and quality standards.
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
- Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
General Manager
Corner Bakery Café
06.2011 - 11.2016
- Managing the entire staff of the restaurant and coordinating their work
- Identified key growth opportunities for the business by taking an extensive look at each line of the P&L.
- Adhere to regulations of health department.
- Budgetary control.
- Assessing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of competitors.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures.
- Analyze and plan restaurant sales and organize marketing events.
Manager
Corner Bakery Café
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business.
- Coached and mentored several staff members by offering constructive feedback and taking interest in their long-term career growth.
- Oversee preparation of food, menus and beverages with full authority over inventory and ordering.
- Prove ability to increase employee productivity and quickly resolve problems before they escalate.
Shift Supervisor
Corner Bakery Café
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business.
- Recruit, train, schedule and monitor over 50 employees including job reviews and appraisals.
- Ensure employees adhere to policies, procedures and regulations and provide discipline when necessary.
- Coordinate with management teams to develop strategic plans to increase production, productivity and customer service.
Education
MBA - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Atlanta, GA01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Georgia State University
Atlanta, Ga01.2011
Skills
- P&L management
- Performance tracking and evaluation
- Quick decision maker
- Operations management
- Communication skills
- Cost estimating
- Team building
- Exceptional time management skills
- Business analysis
- Delegation skills
Timeline
Restaurant General Manager
Loves Travel Stop
12.2016 - 12.2025
General Manager
Corner Bakery Café
06.2011 - 11.2016
Manager
Corner Bakery Café
08.2009 - 05.2011
Shift Supervisor
Corner Bakery Café
06.2007 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
Georgia State University
MBA - Business Management
University of Phoenix