Gregory Scott Cook

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Ooltewah, TN **363

423-***-****

abkb2n@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

A results-oriented self-starter with highly developed administrative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including: Wage administration, personnel policies, staffing and performance appraisals. Over 30 years experience in business management such as retail, fine dining, fast food supervision and multi-unit management. Excellent track record in profit & loss as well as QSC.

Major Accomplishments:

Successfully demonstrated the ability to manage up to 9 buffet restaurants in Texas

Maintained profits within a designated budget with increased revenues on a consistent basis.

Coordinated with the General Managers to produce the highest standards in Quality, Service and Cleanliness.

Experience:

Creamy Bean Factory Ooltewah/Collegedale, TN (August 2009 to July 10, 2010)

Owner / Operator

Owner of a gourmet bistro restaurant. I handle Public Relations, Accounting, Marketing, Hiring, Training, and making of the gelato and sorbet ice cream.

Sonic Restaurants Princeton, WV (June 2007 to August 2008)

Director of Operations

Overseen the opening of restaurants, hiring, training, P&L, schedules, and marketing . Did extensive traveling in opening up new restaurants as well as researched possible real estate prospects for future restaurants.

Souper Salad, Inc. Bedford, TX (March 2004 to June 2007)

District Manager

I began my career with Souper Salad as a General Manager. With hard work and determination, I was promoted to a District Manager within a year. I took a store that was making $10,000 to $19,000 within 6 months. I was aggressively producing outstanding results as District Manager of 9 units in Texas. I was also rewarded for being the Top DM award in 2006.

The Sports Page, Inc. Chattanooga, TN (January 2000 to March 2004)

Owner / Operator

I was the owner and operator of a restaurant and lounge in Tennessee. I handle Public Relations, Accounting, Marketing, Hiring, Training, P&L’s and a cataloged of other responsibilities.

Santa Fe Steak House Chattanooga, TN (May 1995 to January 2000)

District Manager

I opened 6 restaurants from the beginning of construction to completion when I opened up the doors for business. I organized the operations from ordering small wares to hiring, staffing and training. I was able to multi-task my operations by delegation my vision to the management staff that I hired and trained. I left to start my own business.

Sbarro, The Italian Eatery Oak Ridge, TN (May 1991 to May 1995)

General Manager

Mckee Baking Company Collegedale, TN (June 1981 to May 1991)

Accounting, Marketing and Sales

Education:

University of Tennessee

Organizational Management, BS Business Management

I need one semester to complete my BS degree

References:

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