Manager Elementary School

Ronson C. Smothers

C: 323-***-**** E: **************@*****.***

With over 30 years of experience in a variety of careers, I am uniquely skilled in a wide range of experience in the restaurant business, from being an hourly employee to acting as Managing Director for 7 locations to being a Business Consultant for one of the largest Burger King Franchise groups in the world. My past careers have left me with a plethora of skills including, but not limited to Managing, Supervising, Instructing, Team Building, Problem Solving, Delegating and taking a business from an idea to a fully up and running operation. I am seeking a career where my business, teaching and entrepreneurial skills can help reach the desired goals of the business or organization.

EXPERIENCE

July 2015 – June 2016 SMOTHERS CONSULTING, CALIFORNIA FOOD MANAGEMENT, Los Angeles, CA

Consultant

One of the clients is CFM, one of the largest Burger King Franchise Groups nationally

Conduct unscheduled visits to report on the customers’ POV of operations

Identify missed opportunities to increase sales

Developed reports to submit to the franchisees to help improve operations

Identify opportunities to increase customers’ experience

Ensured current POP was maintained and placed in company approved locations

2005 - 2008 CATMANDO BAITS COMPANY, INC, Los Angeles, CA

Owner/President

Started and founded dual corporation, Catmando Baits Company, Inc.

Created imaging for packaging six fishing products

Developed the branding campaign as a national professional fisherman

Hired and trained employees in the manufacturing process

Negotiated distribution agreements

Purchased products and equipment

Conducted fishing seminars from individual fishing tackle shops to major franchises and the largest fishing and hunting conventions in the US

October 2006 - Present BURGER KING, CA

Multi-Unit Managing Director

Managed business operation of 7 restaurants with up to 200 employees

Lead restaurant team in hiring, retention, employee relations and conflict resolution

Acquired funds for expansion, remodels and new equipment

Set up fundraising programs for the community and local schools

Created a Loss Prevention Program

Represented the businesses in legal litigations

Conducted ADA, EBT/SNAP and Blood Born Pathogen classes to manager

Provided coaching, training and development of crew members to the DM

1994 - 2007 LOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, Los Angeles, CA

Elementary School Teacher

Taught grades k-5 and conducted small group math classes

Implemented the core curriculum

Worked closely with administration, students and parents in order for students to obtain and retain the most current curriculum

Used creative and exciting ways to convey each lesson

Introduced students to out of school learning field trips such as fishing and the ocean

Controlled labor and food costs

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

North Carolina, Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management 1993

National University, Inglewood, CA

Multiple Unit California Teaching Credential, K-12 2000

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION – Career Day Certificate

Figueroa Street Elementary School March 2017

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