Alphonso A. Buie

ab9y7c@r.postjobfree.com

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Philadelphia, PA

(573) 353 - 0279

Professional Summary

A sustainability specialist/consultant with over 10 years of

management experience in; full life cycle staffing, organizational

behavior, operations management, business development and organizational

change. 15+ years with a background in agriculture with emphasis in

environmental sustainability, currently I am in the processes of becoming

LEED Certified while finishing my PhD program in management.

Educational Experience

Argosy University

Doctorate of Business Administration: Management - ABD Expected

Completion: November 2013

Post Graduate GPA: 3.23/4.00

Lincoln University - Jefferson City, Missouri

Master of Business Administration: Management

Commencement Spring 2007

Graduate GPA: 3.17/4.00

Lincoln University - Jefferson City, Missouri

Bachelor of Agriculture: Natural Resources

Commencement Fall 2004

Relative Curriculum

Corporate Social Responsibility

Global Challenges

Organizational Development & Change Management

Leadership in Global & Multicultural Organizations

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Management Science

Ethics in Business and Management

Solutions Leadership

Organizational Behavior

Methods and Analysis of Quantitative Research

Leading Innovation and Change

Action Research

Introduction to Research Methods

Advanced Academic Study & Writing

Published Research

Buie, A., Goldwasser, R., & White, M. (2012). Business Management:

Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives in the

Casual-Dining Restaurant Industry. International Academy of Business

and Public Administration Disciplines Conference, 9(4).

Alphonso A. Buie

ab9y7c@r.postjobfree.com

Career Experience

November 2012 - Current, Banana Republic, Philadelphia, PA

Senior Stylist & Brand Ambassador

* Responsible for selling product to clients and styling them for work,

leisure and events.

* Exceeded selling goals for merchandise and company credit cards.

* Employee of the month 3 months in a row and spokesperson for the

company locally and regionally.

June 2012 - August 2013, Virgin America, Philadelphia, PA

Guest Services Teammate

* Responsible for problem solving, baggage services, ticketing, boarding

and unloading flights.

* Responsible for the security of the aircraft according to FAA

regulations.

* Serve on the Green Team Corporate Planning Committee.

February 2011 - October 2011, Ted's Montana Grill, Naperville, IL

Manager/Local Marketing Director

* Resourced alternate methods to build staff in a crisis area.

* Ordered food and non-food inventory items utilizing a just-in-time

inventory system.

* Directed the local marketing program to build sales.

Served on the Environmental Committee for Restaurant Sustainability.

December 2009 - February 2011, Cheddar's Casual Caf , Bolingbrook, IL

Manager/Training and Development

* Direct 80+ employees in FOH & BOH operation functions.

* Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports to regional managers giving

insight on financial profitability of location.

* Created a tracking system for produce, bread and dairy ordering

eliminating waste.

* Enhanced corporate training and development systems for store

operations streamlined training processes.

* Developed corporate initiatives for hiring processes that reduced

employee turnover.

August 2004 - November 2009, Longhorn Steakhouse, Chicago Region

Assistant Manager

* Restaurant experience in low and high volume stores

* Directed 30+ employees, managed schedules, hired and trained staff.

* Controlled profits & costs, repairs & maintenance, strategic action

plans, invoicing, understand P&L, and special projects.

* Performed daily activities within the Aloha (extensive knowledge),

Dash (moderate), and PeopleSoft (moderate) applications. Knowledge of

HAACP, MSDS, OSHA, FDA, and USDA.

Organizations & Achievements

SGA President

Mr. Lincoln University

Campus Activity Board - Chair

National Eagle Leadership Scholar

U.S.D.A. Intern

President Management Fellows

M.A.N.R.R.S.

Created Lincoln University Flag

Family Life Center (Literacy Coach)

Proficiencies & Attributes

Public speaker, mentor, event planning, various leadership positions,

poet, consultant, volunteer work, service oriented and a passion for

watching other individuals progress to maximize potential. Excellent at

problem solving, creating teamwork synergy and developing staff members; I

am a self-starter, educator, results-driven, people-oriented, productive,

efficient and loyal professional.

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