DAVID R. MCDOWELL
**** ****** ****** *** ****** Park, Fl 32065 Phone: 270-***-****
accrg8@r.postjobfree.com
DISTRICT MANAGER
Developed professional, demonstrating 19 years of excellence in district management.
Proven track record of profitability, employee development and store performance in multi-
unit operations. Proficient at needs assessment and problem resolution; quickly identifying
issues and providing appropriate tools to resolve issues, enhance learning and improve
productivity. Respectable, innovative leader; motivating and enhancing team members -
achieving highest potential.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
April 2013 to Oct 2013 Marco’s Pizza Jacksonville, FL
District Manager
• Recruited to help build a group of 34 stores within the Jacksonville market.
• Daily oversight of individual stores, approving schedules, approving food orders
• Worked with other executives to develop new stores, which included store design, local store
marketing, equipment ordering, store setup, hiring, and training of entire staff including new store
managers.
(Reason for leaving: In process of developing and company ran out of money to expand)
June 1986 – March 2013 Dominos Pizza Various Locations
(Hired on with Domino’s as a Delivery Driver while in College)
DOMINOS PIZZA 1986 – 2013
DISTRICT MANAGER, Western Kentucky/Southern Indiana (1992 – Present)
Promoted to direct the business operations of 6 stores, $5 Million annual sales volume; ensuring all
corporate policies and procedures are maintained. Provide coaching, mentoring and professional
development to all levels of employees. Lead market development initiatives; analyze data to formulate
plans regarding business direction and identify areas of potential growth and improvement. Travel 50% of
time, covering up to 1,000 miles/week.
Achieved Highest Profitable District Manager (out of 4 District Managers within franchise) –
2007-2012; recognized as District Manager with the highest inspection scores – 2008-2012.
Pioneered effort to identify, recruit and train candidates who exhibited strengths associated with
leaders and would be suitable for future promotions; successfully developed four hourly
employees for promotion to District Managers and three employees who went on to become a
Franchisee.
Developed recognized leaders; Store Managers within district consistently achieved most awards
in the following: highest profit, best inspection scores, lowest turnover and lowest workers
compensation rate. Three Store Managers, within District, recognized as Manager of the Year
(2009, 2010, and 2012); within franchise.
Identified need to track stores’ weekly profits and losses; developed and implemented a P&L
system for store managers. Adopted by over half of company locations; improved profit margin at
each location.
Created new applicant reporting system; reduced application approval turnaround time by 50%.
Recognized employee performance; created awards/incentives programs targeting individual
stores, districts and company-wide.
GENERAL MANAGER, Bowling Green, KY (1986 – 1992)
Charged with overseeing daily store operations; led team of 2-3 Assistant Managers and 20-30 crew
members, analyzing staffing levels to ensure coverage while remaining profitable and maintaining high
level of customer service. Utilized extensive knowledge of business operations in generating reports and
analyzing results, planning and monitoring budgets, devising and executing business plans/operational
goals; resulting in higher profit margins.
Awarded Manager of the Year (regional) and Runner Up – Manager of the Year (national).
Achieved numerous sales awards for 50% Sales Increases for six consecutive months.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies; Emphasis – System Management
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
Associate of Arts – General Studies, Owensboro Community & Technical School, KY
Certified Trainer – Dominos Pizza (2010)