Adam Watkins Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tn, Us

Nashville, Tn, Us

Lebanon, Tn, Us

Lebanon, Tn, Us

Lebanon, Tn, Us

Lebanon, Tn, Us

Promoted to Sr. Project Manager and maintains all responsibilities from Project Manager – Services & Utilities roleManages 2 direct reports -- Services Buyer and Associate Facility’s BuyerServices Buyer oversees landscaping, snow removal, grease trap pumping, refuse, yellow fryer oil collection, CO2, and pan re-glazing which collectively consist of over 500 vendorsAssociate Facility’s Buyer oversees a collection of categories I previously managed in Buyer I position. Manages services including Cracker Barrel’s Corporate Fleet (over 450 vehicles), audio system and music program, and table refinishing programCreates, manages, and reports on $35M+ budget for services categoriesSits on weekly cross-functional Maintenance Budget Control TeamTeaches quarterly Corporate Vendor Engagement classFacilitated acquisition, up-fit, and branding of 200 vans for Cracker Barrel’s Off Premise InitiativeImplemented new landscaping and snow removal processes which streamlined corporate and field responsibilities, increased vendor retention, and decreased costs

Lebanon, Tn, Us

Manages over $85M+ as Cracker Barrel’s Utilities and Energy managerSolely responsible for energy and utilities (electricity, natural gas, water) management at over 650 Cracker Barrel locations, 8 Holler & Dash locations, Cracker Barrel Distribution Center, and the Corporate Campus Purchases forwards contracts for Natural Gas and Electricity in deregulated areasConducts monthly accrual of electricity, natural gas, and water accounts for over 2,500 separate accountsCreates Annual Utility Budget, quarterly budget updates, monthly variance report for C-suite, and utility performance for 10-k and 8-k financial statementsOversees energy efficiency rebate and utility audit programs resulting in over $200K in annual savingsMember of cross-functional R&D team that drives equipment and operational improvements for new store buildsServed as Web-Master for Cracker Barrel’s Toastmasters Chapter

Lebanon, Tn, Us

Managed over $25M of spend as Facility’s BuyerMaintained relationships with over 45 suppliersResponsible for managing the continuous supply of specified products at the best value to over 640 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations.Negotiated and drafted Supply Agreements, Test Agreements, and General Terms and Conditions Issued RFI, RFP, and executed Purchasing StrategiesProject Manager for contracting Hot-Side Break Fix Repairs, which previously had never been contracted.

Nashville, Tennessee, Us

Conduct examinations, hold office hours, and tutor students

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Responsible for booking tee times, serving food and beverages, and ensuring guests have a quality experience at the course. Interacted with perspective golf tournament sponsors by showing them that our facility is well equipped to handle their tournament and that the players in the tournament will have an enjoyable experience. Bartended at special functions hosted at the facility.

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Worked my way from a lifeguard to the manager of the pool.Managed a team of twelve lifeguards.Certified in Life Guarding, CPR, and First AidMade the water safe by testing the water and adding chemicals as needed.In charge of making the schedule, booking events, and keeping records.Completed various forms of general maintenance.

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Designed and administered a seminar class on Quentin Tarantino films

Economics

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Economics, Mathematics