Kenneth Smith
Apartment B-*
Valdosta, GA 31602
Phone: 229-***-****
E-mail: **********@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain employment with a company or organization that allows utilization
of my experience and expertise in developing associates and working with
the public, while challenging my growth as a leader and manager.
Experience:
Steak n Shake, Inc. Indianapolis, IN 2005-Present
General Manager Valdosta, GA 2008-Present
Tallahassee, FL 2007-2008
. Develop and train management staff to meet or exceed operational
guidelines such as labor, food cost and quality and guest
satisfaction.
. Maintained the best guest satisfaction in the district based on
complaints, compliments and guest surveys.
. Increased sales by 19% over the previous year FY 2009 and 20% FY 2010
to date.
Manager Pensacola, FL 2005-2007
. Utilize systems in place to manage labor, food cost and guest
satisfaction.
. Decreased drive thru times by 45 seconds to exceed company goals.
. Drove guest satisfaction thru the implementation of the "Leading from
the Front" program.
Tall Pines Family Crestview, FL Jan 2005-July 2005
Development Center
Facilities Manager
. Responsible for the coordination of facility and vehicle maintenance.
. Coordinated food purchases and maintained kitchens to health
department standards
. Ensured all menus met all dietary requirements for youth development.
. Served as behavioral crisis manager and trainer of crisis management
techniques.
. Serve as fill in line staff as needed.
Ollie's Neighborhood. Milton, FL 2003-2005
Grille, Inc
Assistant General Manager
. Responsible for the management of daily operations as it pertains to
food handling, customer satisfaction, inventory control and cost
management.
. Assist with ongoing maintenance and coordinate repairs.
. Developed the in store training program for both front and back of
house operations.
Eckerd Youth. Clearwater, FL 1994-2002
Alternatives, Inc
Program Director
Camp E-Ma-Chamee Milton, FL 1999-2002
Camp E-Ma-Laku Suches, GA 1997-1999
. Coordinate the development of treatment plans and their implementation
for each youth in the program.
. Ensure the facility adheres to all DJJ and DCFS standards and
guidelines.
. Develop and evaluate individualized training plans for all staff.
. Develop business plans in conjunction with the management team.
Master Counselor
Camp E-Ma-Laku Suches, GA 1995-1997
. Supervise Counselor/Teachers in their implementation of each youth's
treatment and the Eckerd program model.
. Provide on the job, hands on training and coaching to
Counselor/Teachers.
. Act as lead staff in the planning and implementation of wilderness
expeditions.
Counselor/Teacher
Camp E-Tu-Nake Blakely, GA 1994-1995
. Act as a live in role model for a group of 8-10 at-risk boys in a
wilderness setting.
. Facilitate the execution of each youth's treatment plan and document
the progress
. Ensure youths maintain a clean, therapeutic living environment.
Education:
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
B.S., Liberal Studies 1993
Palm Beach Community College, Lake Worth, FL
A.A., General Studies 1990