Shannon L. Locklear
**** *** ***** ** *. #*** Home Phone: 904-***-****
Jacksonville, FL 32224 E-mail: ********@*****.***
Interim Employment
Professional
experience Construction Worker: January 2009 to Present
Restaurant Manager: June 2008 to December 2008
Corporate Burger King 2006-2008
Multi-unit Human Resources Manager: Alabama/Tennessee/Southern Kentucky Company Markets
Responsible for the HR needs of 44 units to include hiring, training, development, benefits, investigations,
audits, inspections, and personnel reviews of a staff of 6 district managers, 140 salaried managers, 45
hourly managers and 1100 employees.
Mentored one District Manager to Director and one General Manager to District Manager.
Coached a people focused work environment resulting in 71 internal promotions in FY 2008.
Corporate Steak ‘n Shake 2002- 2006
Multi-unit Human Resources Manager: South Florida Market
Responsible for the HR needs of 21 units to include hiring, training, development, benefits, investigations,
audits, inspections, and personnel reviews of a staff of 3 district managers, 94 managers and 900 associates.
Designed and implemented new performance review process resulting in turnover results below the
company average in FY2005.
Designed and implemented new developmental program resulting in 62 promotions during FY2006.
Responsible for the HR needs of 21 units to include hiring, training, development, benefits, investigations,
audits, inspections, and personnel reviews of a staff of 3 district managers, 94 managers and 900 associates.
Designed and implemented new performance review process resulting in turnover results below the
company average in FY2005.
Designed and implemented new developmental program resulting in 62 promotions during FY2006.
District Training General Manager: St. Louis Market
One of five training managers in the 45 unit market that trained both new managers and managers needing
retraining. This was done while running a 1.9 million dollar restaurant to training store standards in year
over year sales growth, food and labor cost, turnover costs, and other controllable expenses resulting in a
positive impact to the profit of the restaurant.
Rapid career progression from Assistant Manager to Senior Assistant Manager to General Manager
to Training General Manager to Human Resources Manager.
Recognized as the Division Leader in Quality, Service, and Cleanliness within a 45 restaurant
market.
United States Army 1992-2002
Company Training Manager: Ft. Hood, Texas
Accountable for the training and development of all members of the organization in performance
standards, safety, harassment, physical fitness, and substance abuse.
Graduated 3rd in class of 200 peers as the Commandant’s Inspection Award Winner.
Recognized as Outstanding Soldier of the Quarter within a 2600 member organization.
Awards include 2 Army Commendation Medals and 3 Army Achievement Medals.
Bachelor of Science Degree Columbia College Columbia, Missouri 2002
Education Double Major in Business Administration and Business Management
Magna Cum Laude: 3.75GPA
Emphasis in Computer Information Systems
ServSafe Recertified in 2008.
Certifications
Order of Kentucky Colonels Bestowed as a member by Governor B. Jones in 1994 for
Organizational
outstanding service to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
memberships
Veterans of Foreign Wars Invited to join organization in 1997 for service to Our
Nation in the Republic of Korea. Awarded Life Membership in 2002.
“Shannon Locklear has reminded me of the importance of having a hands-on partner that
Professional
manages issues and opportunities while in the field and not from a desk. He is passionate
Statements about the teams he supports and works well within all levels of our organization. His work
ethic and energy would be a valuable asset for any company that prides itself on providing a
high level service, to both internal and external customers.”
- Frank, Company Business Manager, Burger King Corporation
“Shannon was referred to me by a fellow Burger King recruiter back in December of 2006. I
have had the pleasure of working with Shannon while he has been with Burger King over the
past two years. He is always professional and treats everyone with respect. He definitely is an
asset to the Restaurant Industry. I find Shannon to be extremely knowledgeable in his field. I
have learned many things from him.”
- Brian, Director of Sales, Self Opportunity, Inc. Recruitment Advertising/Staffing
“Shannon is a very detailed, hard working, and thorough manager. He took over a difficult
region with very little support, yet managed to help it grow. He was instrumental in hiring
quality management as well as improving quality assurance in all of the stores in his area.”
- Julie, Project Manager, Steak n Shake
“Shannon is a dynamic professional. He is able to handle a vast number of issues without
hesitation. Shannon is proactive, able to work in a fast-paced environment and willing to
provide hands-on guidance and assistance. He is perceived by all as a true business partner.”
-Josh, Human Resources Manager, Burger King Corporation