Andre’ D. Gaddy
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EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Columbia S.C
Bachelor of Arts in Economics December 2012
Cognate: Business Administration
WORK EXPERIENCE
STAFF, Florence School District #1, Florence, SC 08/2015-present
Facilitate and maintain a study environment conducive to learning.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse educational, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have a high attention level for detail.
MANAGER, Waffle House, Inc., Southeast United States 06/2014-08/2015
Manage a staff of approximately 30 hourly employees in a quick service, 24 hour restaurant with an open kitchen area.
Identify, recruit and interview potential hourly associates.
Manage payroll, establish wage rates and calculate bonuses per company policies.
Complete various accounting duties pertaining to sales operating supplies, payroll and inventory.
Change out cash register drawer. Ensure collection, security and deposit of cash.
WAITER, Victor’s Bistro, Florence, SC 1/2013-06/2014
Ensured the accuracy of order.
Greeted customers promptly and professionally.
Provided courteous and friendly service.
COLLEGE, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 1/2012-12/2012
Completed my degree requirement for Economics
MANAGER, Assurant Specialty Property, Florence, SC 1/2004 4/2011
Participated in the administration and monitoring of designated parts of an operational budget, which included payroll tracking and managing staffing levels
Hired, developed, evaluated, disciplined and terminated personnel and made authoritative recommendations in such matters
Provided ongoing coaching and direction to the associates while creating an environment, which encouraged teamwork, increased productivity and growth.
Resolved complex issues and problems by providing sound advice and solutions based upon Washington Mutual procedures
Ensured cooperation and coordination with other departments in the company.
Assessed customer needs and suggested alternative products or services.
Resolved complex questions and problems, referred only the most difficult to higher levels for guidance.
SKILLS/ CERTIFICATIONS/ PROJECTS
Certified in Managing Generational Diversity 2007
Certificate of completion: Legal Hiring1: Identifying Candidates 2008
Certificate of Achievement (Six Sigma Process Map) Training 2009
A member of a project team, that saved $100k, from the operating budget 2010
ServSafe Certified 2014
Waffle House Peer Award 2014
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Certified Substitute Teacher (Florence District One) Florence, S.C 2008-Present
Certified Poll Manager for Voting District 2011-Present