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Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
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Wesley Wright

Daphne,AL

Summary

I am versatile and focused on team building and talent development. Driven to surpass company goals while thriving in deadline-driven environments. I'm also a very high-energy individual that is successful in building and motivating dynamic teams. Cultivating a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns, as well as contributing innovative ideas that drive company growth.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager

Walk On's
MOBILE, Alabama
01.2023 - Current
  • Trained employees on duties, policies and procedures.
  • Developed marketing strategies designed to increase brand awareness within target markets.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
  • Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards pertaining to operations management.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Operating Partner

P.F. Chang's
Mobile, ALABAMA
08.2016 - 07.2020
  • Successfully managed and executed new unit staff hiring, and opening
  • Accurate creation of line by line budget and yearly projections
  • Consistently meets or exceeds budget expectations
  • Personally managed and trained a staff of 65+ employees
  • Created successful FOH and BOH standards and systems to generate revenue, create consistency and reduce loss
  • Most profitable Tier 5 unit company wide
  • Lowest comp averages in the entire Southeast market through culture driven philosophy.

Director of Operations

Bar Louie
Evansville, INDIANA
02.2012 - 08.2016
  • Maintained franchise-high Quality Assurance Inspection scores
  • Ensured Systems and standards across the region thru hands on coaching and follow through
  • Managed inventory, stock and supplies items, executing over 10k meals per month with 150 menu items
  • Responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily operation of upscale dining restaurants generating over $42 million in sales, and employing over 500 associates across four states
  • Implemented various programs and incentives to motivate staff and increased internal revenues.
  • Analyzed financial data to make informed decisions on cost savings initiatives.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Set goals and expectations for direct reports using performance review process, holding staff accountable.
  • Directed the operations and logistics of a multi-million dollar business.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Communicated clear and consistent messages regarding departmental goals to produce desired results.

Line Lead

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
Evansville, IN
01.1998 - 11.2010
  • Overseeing the production of the Toyota Tundra and Sequoia.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Monitored product quality throughout the manufacturing process to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily production numbers and employee attendance.
  • Prepared line set-ups for following shifts for overall increased line efficiency.
  • Inspected finished products prior to shipment for compliance with quality control standards.
  • Assisted in the training of new line leads and production workers.
  • Identified areas where additional training was needed and conducted follow-up sessions as required.
  • Checked product quality regularly and achieved superior reputation without need for rework.
  • Identified and segregated non-conforming material and taught line-workers how to identify non-conformance.

Education

Coral Springs High School

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Inventory control
  • Strategic planning
  • New product introductions
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Revenue adjustments
  • Recruitment and talent development
  • Talented multi-tasker
  • Customer relations
  • Flexible thinker
  • Vendor sourcing and negotiations
  • Complex problem solving
  • Multi-operations management
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Advanced cost control techniques
  • Visionary
  • Process improvement
  • Results-oriented
  • Customer-oriented
  • Sales
  • Business Administration
  • Schedule Management
  • Financial Administration
  • Business Development
  • Service Quality Improvement
  • Loss Prevention
  • Expense Control
  • Advertising and Marketing
  • P&L Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Relationship Building
  • Training and Coaching
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Supervision and Training
  • Multimillion-Dollar P&L Management

Certification

  • ServSafe Manager
  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification
  • ServSafe Alcohol
  • ServSafe Allergens

Hobbies and Interests

Spending time with my family. Enjoying camping trips with my kids. Pier fishing, boating, relaxing on the beach. Living the salt life

Accomplishments

  • Nominated for Underdog of they year in 2023 for Mobile AL. Walk Ons.
  • Maintained a outstanding Eco Sure Track record with 21 scores above 90 % over 3 brands and a decade long span.
  • Won several awards for excellence in operations and development of people and systems accountability.

Timeline

General Manager

Walk On's
01.2023 - Current

Operating Partner

P.F. Chang's
08.2016 - 07.2020

Director of Operations

Bar Louie
02.2012 - 08.2016

Line Lead

Toyota Motor Manufacturing
01.1998 - 11.2010

Coral Springs High School

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