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IBM Z and LinuxONE Client and Academic Initiative Skills Leader and manager of a Global team of Ecosystem Geography Leads. Partnering with Z Systems Clients to help them learn about new technology, collaborating with them to build powerful new solutions, and consulting with them on how to build talent pipeline for IBM Z within their organization. Represent IBM, building relationships with individuals, companies and organizations that serve the same communities as IBM. Partner with Universities participating in IBM’s Z Academic Initiative Program to fill the demand for Enterprise Computing Talent. Assit the IBM Z Apprenticeship Program USA and IBM Z Global Skills Acceleration Program.

Extraordinary strategy & operations leader and people manager, with over 6 years’ manager level experience delivering results. Engaging vibrant leader with history of aligning and igniting teams, transforming them into high-performance staff. Diverse background spanning Operations Manager, Training & Education, Sales, HR, Event Planning, strategy, and General Manager responsibilities. Proven service industry leader with a unique ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Diversified experience in many aspects working with multiple establishments, vendors, staff, and schedules. Proven reputation of continuous promotions in an array of assignments through the years described as “commercially astute, dedicated, motivated, passionate, creative, focused, goal-oriented business leader, with enthusiasm, interpersonal and organizational skills, who can build, influence, nurture and lead teams to excel and deliver results in fast paced environments”. Also a conceptualizer of technological trends who can integrate innovation and automation into business growth strategies.

Day to Day operations. Taking in and checking orders. Setting up and managing payroll.

Restaurant/Bar General ManagerBig Tex Decatur, Decatur Ga. / April 2018- November 2019Hired, trained and staffed up to 15 staff members on customer services skills, food & beverage knowledge, and health and safety standards.Provided extensive health and safety training to all members of the staff. Implemented a revised inventory system focused on storage conditions and ordering techniques, resulting in maintaining a 25% food cost.Administered payroll through ADP, completed all paperwork and wrote schedules. Negotiated vendor contracts and controlled inventory costs. Complete restaurant opening and closing procedures and manage deposits

Bar General ManagerPelhams Bar Jacksonville Al. / February 2018 -April 2018Restructured Management and Staff. Hired, trained and staffed staff members on customer services skills, food & beverage knowledge, and health and safety standards.Reduced variable cost through tightening up on pour cost and inventory waste. Complete restaurant opening and closing procedures and manage deposits