CHARLES CUMMINGS
**** ****** ****, *******, ** **904
706-***-**** **********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: A military Veteran and entrepreneurial professional; skilled in leadership, business management and training. Dedicated to growing junior leaders and young minds by assisting them to explore opportunities. Adapt in business principles such as payroll, scheduling, advertising and procurement.
KEY SKILLS
Guest Services
Sales
Marketing
Vender/Contract Negotiation
Scheduling
Budgeting
Staff Development
Restaurant Operations/Management
Inventory Control
Payroll
Staff Hiring
Facilities Management
Procurement/Purchasing
Role Model
Mentorship
EXPERIENCE
Mentor, Boys and Girls Club, Augusta, GA
9/15 to Present
Engages in a variety of activities in group settings, such as playing games, participating in sports, doing homework, art projects and field trips
Builds a relationship of friendship & trust with their mentee
Provides direction for their mentee in areas of education, life values and self-esteem
Shares his/her own life lessons to make better citizens of our community
Offers positive reinforcement and encouragement
Acts as an emotional support system; nurturer, coach, cheerleader, confidant, friend, supporter, and role model
Manager, Prickit Restaurant, Augusta, GA
12/10 to 7/13
Oversees food/beverage staff; ensured all staff was trained in providing excellent service and proper food handling
Manages front office staff; reviewed staff schedules, pay bills, monitor bookkeeping records, total receipts and balance against sales, and deposit receipts
Responsible for inventory management, loss and procurement; managed a budget of $$; increased profits to $$
Meets with vendors and negotiates for best pricing/contracts
Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and other services
Owner/Manager, Super C Restaurant and Lounge, Lawton, OK
12/90 to 11/10
Managerial
Coordinates all marketing and promotions; advertised through media, social media, promotions and word of mouth
Handles customer issues and complaints
Assist in planning regular and special event menus
Responsible for all restaurant operations; coordinated staffing, inventory control/procurement, and accounting/budgeting
Staffing
Coordinates for staffing hires, training and scheduling; managed between ## and ### staff members
Provides feedback and coaching to the staff; cross-trained staff
Works with food and beverage staff to ensure proper food presentation and proper food-handling procedures
Accounting/Budgeting
Manages $$ in stock inventory, responsible for vendor relations and contract negotiations valued at $$
Arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment and other services
Forecasts inventory/stock requirements
Maintains within a $$ monthly budget and $$ payroll
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Operations, Military Intelligence, United States Army, Various locations
Security Manager, Military Intelligence, United States Army, Various locations
Applicant Screener, Georgia Department of Labor, Augusta, GA
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Public Administration, Brenau College, Gainsville, GA