Andre Mcdowell Email & Phone Number

Charlotte Metro

Review financial statements and data and utilize data to improve profitability.Prepare and managed operational budgets.Controls total inventory management by ensuring the compliance of receiving and inventory control procedures; Developed/recommend alterations to procedures and best practices as warranted.Formulates and implements departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.Coordinates and monitors the work of various departments involved in production, warehousing, and distribution of goods.

Charlotte Metro

Maintained adherence to company food quality and merchandising standards while managing company resources and assets.Managed the district in accordance with established policies and procedures, under the guidance of the Vice President.Conducted operational audits of district units and implement improvements to enhance financial performance and productivity.Developed realistic forecasts at both unit and district levels to ensure favorable financial outcomes.Provided hands-on leadership to managers, guiding their development and fostering strong client relationships.

Charlotte Metro

Reviewed financial statements and data and utilize data to improve profitability.Prepared and managed operational budgets.Controlled total inventory management by ensuring the compliance of receiving and inventory control procedures; Developed/recommend alterations to procedures and best practices as warranted.Formulated and implemented departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output.Coordinated and monitored the work of various departments involved in production, warehousing, and distribution of goods.

Charlotte Metro

Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans that will improve operating results.Developed location-based goals and initiatives to support business strategy and achieve corporate goals.Evaluated and improved operations and financial performance while working with staff to implement revenue-driving initiatives.Coordinated with direct reports in the recruitment and interviewing of applicants.Conferred with direct reports regarding the advancement of store personnel and when considering the discharge or discipline of store personnel.Established and communicated job responsibilities and performance expectations to their team to assure mutual understanding of desired results.

Richmond, Virginia Area

Maintained consistent 5% - 7% sales increases over prior year for two years as General ManagerMaintained above 90% in audits of being a training unit and training efficiency in my staffMaintained employee files and was the point of contact for all benefits changes and open enrollment periods within my unit.Implemented and oversaw maintenance systems in order to provide reliable equipment so that employees could do the best job possible. This, in turn increased profitability.As a catering manager, I created monthly marketing plans in which I would generate leads, and follow through turning those contacts into sales for the unit. I also attended networking functions to further brand the concept throughout the community.Worked through junior managers to develop our key employees to become managers themselves. Successfully getting several employees and managers promoted to their individual next levels.I was the point of contact for all vendors and dealt was responsible for every situation that concerned the unit and by extension, the brand as a whole.

Business Administration; Management

Activities and Societies: Charter Member of the Epsilon Pi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.

Human Resources Management