Manager Training

Kent French

Email: abqauw@r.postjobfree.com

Address: *** ******* **.

City: Rapid City

State: SD

Zip: 57701

Country: USA

Phone: 605-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $60,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Job History / Details:

561 HANOVER DR. RAPID CITY, SD 57701

605-***-**** abqauw@r.postjobfree.com

KENT B. FRENCH

EXPERIENCE

2010 2013 Managing Partner Texas Roadhouse Rapid City, SD

Trained in 10 Texas Roadhouses in Colorado for a year, then opened the Rapid City location in September 2011. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of running a high volume store, including but not limited to: day to day operations, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, profit/loss reports, hiring, training, and terminating over 100 employees, crew retention, marketing, safety compliance, ongoing education, community outreach and development of managers and key employees for advancement. Proficient in all aspects of administration including computer skills, office organization and administration scheduling, multi-line phones, procedures and policies compliance, timely employee/customer issue resolutions and collaborating with other managing partners. Plan for and adjust to changing situations to maximize effectiveness, while fostering open communication in a fast paced, demanding environment.

2001-2010 Manager - Red Lobster Rapid City, SD

Multiple Diamond Club recipient, which is the top award for Red Lobster based on guest count growth and satisfaction, crew retention and bottom line. The Rapid City location is a high volume restaurant with over 100 employees. Certified in Culinary, Service and Bar & Hospitality.

2003 -Present International Performer-Worlds Fastest Clapper

Guinness World Record Holder: Most Claps In a Minute. Appeared on Kimmel, Oprah, DeGeneres, MTV, GMA, AGT, CNN, ESPN Brazil, The Vegas Show & many more. Performed in Tokyo, Scotland, England and USA and on over 70 radio shows including: Bob and Tom, the BBC & other stations throughout the world. My appearances have never interfered with my day job, only enhanced them.

1992-2004 Insurance Agent - Modern Woodmen of America Rapid City, SD

Full time 1992-1997, part time 1997-2004.

Life and Health Insurance, Annuity and IRA sales and service of clients with policy

changes/updates. Organized many fundraisers and community outreach events.

1999-2001 Service Manager - Perkins Rapid City, SD

Increased employee retention by 30% and attained best overall food cost in the 22

restaurant district both years.

1996-1999 General Manager - Wendys Rapid City, SD

Received top Sparkle award for both of restaurants that I managed, first time

these awards were garnered by either store. GM for new store opening.

1986-1992 Sergeant - U. S. Army

Russian Linguist, Voice & Signals Interceptor, Military Intelligence, Black Hawk

Helicopter Crew Member

3rd Shop Mechanic : Fuel & Electrical Systems Repair

Military Bandsman : Drummer, Color Guard & Flag Detail

Honorable Discharge -Multiple Awards, held Top Secret Clearance

Acquired Skills-Drove 2 ton trucks and hummers. Loaded the railhead for

deployment to National Training Center / Ft. Erwin CA. numerous times.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

COLLEGE 1999-2000 B.A., Music Performance Thomas Edison State College,

Trenton, NJ

1980-1984 Music/Languages University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

US Army 1986-1992 Leadership & Development - Multiple Courses, U.S. Army

Basic Training Squad Leader, Ft. Dix, NJ

AIT 63G Fuel & Electrical Systems Repair, Squad Leader, Distinguished

Honor Grad, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD

OJT 02M Percussionist/Military Bandsman, Ft. Polk, LA

Russian Linguist Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, CA

AIT 98G Electronic Warfare/Signals, Intelligence/Voice Interceptor,

Distinguished Honor Grad, Goodfellow Air Force Base, TX

Intelligence School Ft. Devens, MA

EH-60 Black Hawk Equipment & Flight Crew Training Ft. Huachuca, AZ

PLDC Commandants List, Ft Carson, CO

BNCOC Commendation for Physical Training, Ft. Devens, MA

INTERESTS

Family - Performance - Softball

REFERENCES

Tom Haggerty Joe Blomstrom Father Bill Zandri

Owner/Operator Manager Pastor

Haggertys Music Toyota of the Black Hills St. Therese

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