Chris Eldridge Email & Phone Number

Jefferson & Surrounding Counties

Training Store General Manager St. Louis Group Market - December 2007-Present—Supervise a multi-million-dollar unit, responsible for Profit and Loss statements, operations, human resource issue management, inventory control, sales forecasting, labor scheduling, food ordering and management, budgeting, strategic planning, and staffing and discipline. Coordinate management training for multiple districts, and conduct training classes. Attend College Recruiting events and make presentations and interview potential employees. Ensure proper food handling procedures are followed, including meeting safety and sanitation standards; develop staff and management Individual Development plans; as well as tend to daily store functions and operation; participate in committees and projects as assigned. District Manager Atlanta Group, Atlanta, GA - June 2007-December 2007—Supported five multi-million-dollar units while assisting with the establishment of a new store in an emerging market. Provided employee coaching and counseling for various performance-related measures; worked with HR partner to source, interview, and hire potential management candidates; ensured Individual Development Plans were in place and executed. Teamed with Marketing Representative to develop Local Store Marketing Strategy for new and existing units. Facilitated and monitored the introduction of new products and programs. Addressed and resolved elevated guests concerns. Assisted Director of Operations with the creation and execution of budgets.

Human Resource Manager St. Louis, MO - 2005-2007—Supported three District Managers & eighteen units with various Human Resource-related concerns. Partnered with District Mangers to effectively source, interview, & hire quality candidates and ensure effective performance management. Supervised the management development program. Supported the Group Market through various projects and processes. Partnered with other HRMs in the development of presentations & training materials. Provided training & coaching to ensure leaders maintain a professional work environment. Investigated & made recommendations for addressing various associate concerns. Participated in the 2007 Company Strategic Planning Committee.Training Store General Manager, St. Louis, MO - 2004-2005 - Supervised a multi-million-dollar unit. Coordinated management training for multiple districts; conducted training classes, & oversaw internship program in addition to performing all General Manager duties. Attended College Recruiting events, including making presentations & interviewing potential candidates; Managed & directed daily store functions & operation; participated in committees & projects as assigned.General Manager, St. Louis, MO - 2002-2004—Supervised a multi-million-dollar unit; was responsible for Profit & Loss statements, operations, managing human resource issues, inventory control, budgeting, strategic planning; participated in 2003 Company Strategic Planning Committee, as well as tended to daily store functions & operation; participated in committees & projects as assigned.Store Manager, St. Louis, MO 2000-2002—Active participant in the store management team. Direct responsibilities included shift management, scheduling, inventory control, associate selection hiring & development, associate & guest concerns, & consistently delighting guests.

Director of Finance and Administration September 1999-2000—Supervised Municipal Court, Utility Billing, Accounts Payable and Receivable; performed various Human Resource activities including substance abuse testing, investigating complaint allegations, policy formation, file maintenance; and investigated and handled public inquires. Other duties included reviewing monthly financial statements, supervising budget expenditures, overseeing maintenance of City Hall, and other duties as necessary.Intern/Administrative AssistantJune 1998-September 1999—Worked with City Administrator in coordinating and heading up projects, grant writing, budget preparation, and monitoring and creation of city reports. Created a new computer-based system for performance evaluations. This project included amending all job descriptions and issuing surveys to ensure job description accuracy.

Created presentations and information for city recycling program; worked on several grant projects, including one to research education program benefits; helped plan and organize numerous city events including Earth Day and Public Works Week; helped create and organize city displays at conventions. Worked with the public on distributing information and answering questions.

Two Bachelor Of Science Degrees, Political Science & Public Administration

Activities and Societies: Member of World Affairs Council, University Housing Contract Review Board, and Student Activities.

Associate Of Arts Degree, History