Darryl L. Smith
**** ********* ***** **********@*****.***
Acworth, GA 30102 404-***-****
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position that will challenge me both professionally and personally while affording me the opportunity to work
in a dynamic environment where my professional and academic background, analytical skills, and commitment to
excellence will have valuable application.
EXPERIENCE:
McDonald’s: Area Manager, 2001 – Present
• Responsible for operations management of four to five stores with a total net sales surpassing ten million dollars
• Responsible for recruitment, development and advancement of 30 plus managers
• Responsible for identification and implementation of variable cost controls
• Supervised one of the few “Seed Stores” in the Atlanta market, training owners/operators and mid management on
the execution and implementation of new menu items
• Achievements:
o Increased and maintained double-digit sales increases in three of four stores for three consecutive years;
fourth store increased and maintained double-digit sales for two consecutive years, increased one store
from 1.2 million to 3 million dollar unit
o Southeastern U.S.A. Area Manager of the Year (Top 10%) Award: 2004, 2008, and 2009
CiCi’s Pizza: Corporate Training General Manager and Franchisee, 1998 – 2001
• Managed one of four training stores in the Atlanta market
• Trained and evaluated all managers for franchisees in the SE United States
• Managed operational aspects of opening store, including participation in architectural planning
• Responsible for identification and implementation of variable cost controls
• Producing financial reports and overseeing administrative responsibilities
Cracker Barrel Restaurant: General Manager, 1993 - 1997
• Responsible for store operations with net sales surpassing five million dollars
• Direct supervision of five managers and 160 restaurant employees
• Increased sales to the point of adding a restaurant expansion
• Responsible for daily operations and implementation of variable cost controls
• Overseeing one of the few training stores in the company, trained and evaluated managers for corporate placement
of managers
• Achievements:
o Manager of the Year, 1995
EDUCATION:
Kennesaw State University
B.B.A, Economics, 2011
Summa Cum Laude, GPA 3.97
Beta Gamma Sigma