Grant Morris
Nokomis, FL **275
Cell: 813-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a career where I can apply my skill set in achieving the financial goals of the organization & building the brand through sound business practices including grassroots marketing, local fundraising efforts and charitable donations.
Experience:
January 2010 – Current Team Oney Inc. DBA Papa John’s Pizza, Tampa, FL District Marketing Manager / Area Supervisor
• Manage and promote all local marketing for 11 restaurants in the greater Tampa Bay area with annual revenue in excess of 13Million.
• Work with the local CO-OP along with Z-Group Advertising agency to create new partnership marketing opportunities, including but not limited to the Tampa Bay Rays, Tampa Bay Lightning, Lowry Park Zoo and University of South Florida.
• Provide clear and measurable goals to the General Managers in effort to achieve annual sales and profits.
• Converted nearly all local partnership fundraising efforts to a more cost-effective digital platform. Reduction in print cost translated to greater profits for both Papa John’s and our partners. August 2005 – January 2010 Team Oney Inc. DBA Papa John’s Pizza, Tampa, FL Area Supervisor
• Responsible for a 5-store area with average sales of more than 5Million annually.
• Provide General Managers with instruction and feedback regarding sales and profit performance of their individual restaurants through detailed P&L reviews.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies and federal/state/local laws and ordinances within my designated area.
• Oversee and maintain a successful relationship between the Marketing Department and designated stores to help ensure the success of off-site events, media promotions, or any other local store marketing efforts.
• Effectively communicate information regarding company mandates, changes or additions to company policy, upcoming company events, meetings, or outings with management teams in my designated area.
• Facilitate disciplinary action within my designated area in the following manner: 1. Provide insight & feedback to management teams regarding team member discipline 2. Act as a mediator between levels of management
3. Communicate any necessary monetary fines based on policy violations to the person involved and the payroll department
• Oversee the hiring of new management personnel within my designated area.
• Assist office personnel with monitoring the status of new hire and existing employee files to ensure accurate recordkeeping within my designated area.
• Discuss and review safety and security procedures on an ongoing basis.
• Develop the management teams’ ability to effectively and courteously handle customer complaints in order to build brand loyalty.
April 2003 - August 2005 Team Oney Inc. DBA Papa John’s Pizza, Tampa, FL General Manager
• Moved the sales at store #2674 up by nearly 20% from $19,800 PSA to $23,900 PSA over 29 months. I also had an 8.5% increase to the Comp Orders breaking 1,400 average per week.
• Demonstrated a strong focus on controllable measures, maximizing profit while driving top-line.
• Trained and developed an average of 2 managers per quarter for the market.
• Created a fun, positive work environment by engaging employees in our company’s culture.
• The store achieved budgeted sales and profits for each year I was in place, 2003-2005. September 2000 - April 2003 Team Oney Inc. DBA Papa John’s Pizza, Tampa, FL Delivery Driver / Assistant General Manager
• Demonstrated by abilities to command the respect of my crew and build the brand.
• Certified National Food Safety Professional Food Handlers 2003-2023 Education:
May 2002 University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Bachelors of Science (Business Administration / Management) August 2000 Manatee Community College, Bradenton, FL Associate in Arts (General Business Administration) June 1998 Riverview High School, Sarasota, FL
High School Diploma
Skills & Accomplishments:
• Building the Papa John’s brand through business networking, partnership marketing, local fundraising and applying aggressive, gorilla marketing tactics when appropriate.
• Getting the most out of my people by building trust through the upholding of my company’s culture.
• Preparing manager candidates for success in their continued training and development.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to adapt and lead with regard to the changing ways of our business.
• Certified Food Safety Professional – “National Registry of Food Safety Professionals”
• “Rolex Club” Recipient of a Rolex for outstanding sales achievements 2012.
• Received the Operator of the Year Award for 2012, 2016.
• Received the Ownership Award for 2009.
• Domestic Papa John’s Large Franchise of the Year 2007, 70 Million+ revenue. Grant Morris
2211 Lakewood Circle
Nokomis, FL 34275
Cell: 813-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
References:
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Vice President, Client Advisor
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Matt McHugh
Owner / Business Manager
Julie Rohr Academy
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Sarasota Academy of the Arts Charter School
4466 Fruitville Rd.
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Drew Allen
Financial Representative
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
1511 N West Shore Blvd. #500
Office 813-***-****
Cell 813-***-****
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