John “Jody” J. Adams • **** Keltic Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78414

• 361-***-****

• ad1s05@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

• Associates Degree – Restaurant Management, Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas SKILLS

• Strong leadership qualities

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Good organizations skills

• Excellent promotional skills – responsible for raising money for such organizations as the Texas State Aquarium and Harbor Lights.

• Strong public contacts

• Excellent marketing skills, promoting partnerships with outside organizations and businesses to develop awareness growth with our business

EXPERIENCE

Golden Corral Corpus Christi, Texas

Kitchen Manager – 5/2015-Present

• Kitchen Manager of high-volume restaurants.

• Manage labor, food cost and expendables.

• Responsible for improving sales and guest expectation with quality staff and great food.

Avis Corpus Christi, Texas

Sales – 3/2012 – 5/2015

• Sales and acquisitions for Avis Franchise in Corpus Christi, Texas.

• Assisted with the sales of vehicles for fleet, both wholesale and retail.

• Responsible for advertisements of units in local media as well as distribution of unit to sale location.

• Worked with customers and lenders obtaining financing for retail sales.

Doc’s Seafood and Steaks Corpus Christi, Texas

Manager – 3/2011 – 9/2011

• I was hired as a Manager for a seasonal position to develop a concept for the downstairs facility as a bar and event arena for special events, fishing

tournaments, wedding functions and other parties.

• Created a catering menu, burger bar and opportunities for monthly special events like “Doc’s Boat Bash”.

• Upgraded employee files to current and legal

expectations.

• Integrated new wine and drink list.

• Organized bar and kitchen in areas of productivity, cleanliness and sanitation.

• Improved on staffing expectations, P/L’s, productivity, service, food quality and sales.

Furr’s Family Dining Corpus Christi, Texas

General Manager – 5/2002 – 11/2010

Austin, Texas - Assistant General Manager – 1/2001 – 5/2002 Corpus Christi - Assistant Manager – 3/2000 – January 2001

• Transferred from Austin to Corpus Christi to be a General Manager of Furr’s on South Padre Island Drive. After three months, was moved to the Port/Ayers location.

• Experienced positive growth trend with good labor and food costs and notable profitability.

• Proactive in the community.

• Excellent marketing skills and activities promoting partnerships with local businesses and organizations, which contributed to our growth and success.

• Creative with great plans and execution of local store marketing.

• Always trying to promote sales and developing a quality clientele through local store marketing.

Self Employed – Cactus Grille, Inc. Corpus Christi, Texas 3/1995-6/1999

• Self-employed business featuring concession for Weber Bingo, seasonal concession for the National Little League and selective catering. This also included a one-year lease with the Corpus Christi Athletic Club.

Texas Food Concepts – Taco Cabana Corpus Christi, Texas Shift Manager/Manager Trainee- 10/1993-2/1995

• Responsible for employee scheduling, hiring and

termination, labor costs, guest satisfaction, food preparation and quality and inventory.

Howerton Auto Sales Corpus Christi, Texas

Wholesale/Retail Auto Salesman – 1/1991-10/1993

• Delivered vehicles to and from auction.

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of vehicles to be sold and all documents pertaining to sale.

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Dr. Rockit’s Blues Bar Corpus Christi, Texas

Bartender – 3/1992 – 3/1993

• Opened and closed bar operation including cash

accountability and customer satisfaction.

Elizabeth’s Cocktails Corpus Christi, Texas

General Manager – 10/1989-2/1990

• Opened and closed bar operation.

• Scheduled employees, maintained labor and bar costs and maintained liquor inventory.

• Organized promotions and booked entertainment.

The Lighthouse Restaurant and Oyster Bar Corpus Christi, TX Associate General Manager/Bar Manager – 5/1984-5/1988

• Maintained liquor inventory for premium bar and

extended wine list featuring 70 different wines.

• Organized creative promotions.

• Responsible for labor costs, food quality, employee scheduling and restaurant presentation.

Cooper’s Alley Port Aransas, Texas

Opening Manager – Spring 1984

• Opened after being closed for the season.

• Responsible for hiring and scheduling staff, bar and food operations, working floor, inventory, cash

accountability and maintaining labor costs.

Cooper’s Alley Corpus Christi, Texas

Assistant General Manager – 1979-1984

Waiter/Bartender/Assistant Manager – 1978-1979

• Organized all major promotions.

• Responsible for scheduling employees and maintaining liquor inventory.

John “Jody” J. Adams

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