Alphonso A. Buie
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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
*************@*****.***
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.