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Bradley, Ar, Us

Bradley, Ar, Us

United States

Analyze purchasing data to ensure the most cost efficient results are pursued, partner with engineering on projects of all sizes, and maintain the vendor accounts and responsibilities of the Buyer.Data analysis- forecast and manipulate data to make purchasing decisions.Pricing analysis- Current annual cost savings over $1M.Strategic vendor management- develop all current vendors, source new advantageous vendors, remove unnecessary or unsuccessful vendors.

United States

Production Supervisor- Led a team toward operation excellence, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Continuously sought ways to improve safety, quality and productivity. Team management- Served and developed multiple Assistant Supervisors as well as managed a cross-functional team of 30-50 people.Continuous improvement- Worked alongside engineering to improve operations and workcell layouts.Productivity improvement-… Show more Production Supervisor- Led a team toward operation excellence, while maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Continuously sought ways to improve safety, quality and productivity. Team management- Served and developed multiple Assistant Supervisors as well as managed a cross-functional team of 30-50 people.Continuous improvement- Worked alongside engineering to improve operations and workcell layouts.Productivity improvement- implemented daily productivity meetings and cell staffing optimizations systems. Show less

Rogers, Arkansas

Executive Director- Served as the primary decision maker for my Chick-fil-A unit and was responsible for all people, financial, and system decisions. Additionally, I served on the Executive committee that made all decisions for our Multi-unit organization. I led and maintained the majority of my team through the tragic and unexpected loss of our Operator, the Corporate interim phase, as well as the integration into a new Operator’s multi-unit opportunity, and then the COVID-19… Show more Executive Director- Served as the primary decision maker for my Chick-fil-A unit and was responsible for all people, financial, and system decisions. Additionally, I served on the Executive committee that made all decisions for our Multi-unit organization. I led and maintained the majority of my team through the tragic and unexpected loss of our Operator, the Corporate interim phase, as well as the integration into a new Operator’s multi-unit opportunity, and then the COVID-19 pandemic.Executive committee- Because 4th ever Chick-fil-A team to have a 3rd free standing unit (FSU) and oversaw multi-unit organization (160+ employees)Financial leadership- Oversaw all financial decisions of the restaurant. Tracked and forecasted sales, monitored monthly Fee Calculation Reports (profit/loss), and budgets. Taught directors how to track and monitor these areas.Successions planning- Ensured a healthy pipeline leaders were continuously being grown and developed to ensure leadership was always present. From team leader through director of operations.Vision/Metric management- Cast vision for our restaurants and employees. Established KPIs to track and incentivise growth of both employees and restaurants.Labor management- Developed multiple directors to maintain and improve labor budgets as well as ensuring compliance with all labor laws.Employee satisfaction- Enhanced and tracked employee engagement and job satisfaction through quarterly surveys. Helped construct multiple leadership benefits packages. Show less

Rogers, Arkansas

Director of Operations- Key driver of restaurant results while ensuring that the restaurant was properly staffed and operating at optimal performance. Led my unit through the transition of acquiring our 3rd location.Systems management- Created and oversaw execution of training programs with key new hire starting positions.Labor management- Oversaw scheduling to ensure labor margins were achieved. Oversaw all interviews and orientations. Managed a team of 60+ individuals Guest… Show more Director of Operations- Key driver of restaurant results while ensuring that the restaurant was properly staffed and operating at optimal performance. Led my unit through the transition of acquiring our 3rd location.Systems management- Created and oversaw execution of training programs with key new hire starting positions.Labor management- Oversaw scheduling to ensure labor margins were achieved. Oversaw all interviews and orientations. Managed a team of 60+ individuals Guest satisfaction- Tracked Speed of Service, Taste, Cleanliness, Attentive & Courteous, & Order Accuracy. Maintained top 20% performance in all categories compared to the chain averagesInventory management- Oversaw inventory purchases of $10K+ daily and LEAN organization.Leadership development- Led team leader professional development through “huddles” and connects. Show less

Searcy, Arkansas

Team Director- Supported the Operator and Director of operations, while learning to track and monitor current projections and utilizing them to plan for the future.Operations management- Ran day-to-day operations of restaurantInterviewing/Onboarding- Led new group interview and orientation initiativesLEAN organization- Innovated store layout and optimized product position to reduce wasted movement and time

Searcy, Arkansas

Team Leader- As a key holding manager, it was my responsibility to open/close the restaurant. Ensuring that all operations were carried out according to the Operators/Chick-fil-A’s requirements.Labor management- Created daily gameplans to allocate labor to the appropriate positions.Cash management- Handled daily financial duties, such as drawer and safe balancing and depositing fundsTechnology management- Troubleshoot all technological devices including, monitors, POS, and… Show more Team Leader- As a key holding manager, it was my responsibility to open/close the restaurant. Ensuring that all operations were carried out according to the Operators/Chick-fil-A’s requirements.Labor management- Created daily gameplans to allocate labor to the appropriate positions.Cash management- Handled daily financial duties, such as drawer and safe balancing and depositing fundsTechnology management- Troubleshoot all technological devices including, monitors, POS, and printers.Inventory management- Oversaw inventory ordering and organization. Show less

Searcy, Arkansas

Team Member- Learned and mastered all back and front of house operations positions.Operations mastery- Quickly learned all food preparation and service systems to ensure optimal quality of service.Cash management- Accurately and quickly handled cash transactions.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

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