Accountant

Kendrick G. Lahr

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Holly Springs, NC 27540

262-***-**** • ******@*****.***

Professional Summary

Ambitious, knowledgeable, and trustworthy professional who implements decisions and counsels others to get the job done efficiently and correctly. Known as “fixer” who is skilled in reducing inefficiencies, decreasing waste, and balancing budgets while increasing sales and profitably.

Education

Bryant & Stratton College

Bachelors in Business Administration, Accounting June 2016

Associates Degree in Accounting August 2014

Core Competencies

Cash Management

Accounts Payable

Budgeting

Purchasing

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Payroll

Scheduling

Staff Management

Hiring/Firing

Training

Communication

Time Management

Customer Service

Conflict Resolution

Professional Experience

Hendrick Automotive Consolidated Accounting Office October 2016 – Present

Accounts receivable

Compliance

Field Auditing

Biller

General Manager June 2006 – October 2016

Arby’s Restaurant Group – RTP, NC Knightdale, NC Port Washington, WI Columbia City, IN

Skilled turnaround specialist tasked with reorganizing, cleaning, retraining, and improving sales and service

Successfully rehabilitated 3 locations, including both corporate and franchise stores

Assess procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, and/or safety

After less than 1 year at current location, increased training completion rates by 56% and improved food service time by nearly 50%

Received awards for Highest Unit Controllable Income, People Development, and Lowest Team Turnover

Coached managers to control payroll in accordance with business needs

Trained staff to effectively manage multiple tasks; resulting in improved food service times

Reduced product waste by ensuring employees completed proper food handling and preparation trainings

Cross trained employees to promote maximum efficiency and teamwork

Implemented and managed adherence to corporate policies and procedures, including written and verbal warnings, to hold employees accountable

General Manager December 1998 – June 2006

Burger King - Fort Wayne, IN New Haven, IN Columbia City, IN Huntington, IN

Presented with General Manager of the Year award (2000)

Addressed organizational issues within five locations by training, hiring/firing and promoting new management

Improved cleanliness and service issues at Downtown location; within 6 months, went from a failing store to passing store with a balanced budget and increased sales

Facilitated training, made quality new hires, and implemented accountability policies to grow weekly sales from $12,500 to $29,000 in three years at Covington location

Improved speed of service and increased sales by 20% after 1 year at Columbia City location

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