Otis Thames, II
Jackson, Ms 39213
************@*****.***
Objective: To obtain a managerial level position with a stable
and innovative company that will allow me to utilize all my
skills and experience.
Education Tougaloo College Tougaloo
Ms
Political Science 1986-1989
Employment
N issan North America
March 2004- April 2005
Canton, Ms
Supervisor
Responsible for operating
various work zones, day to
day interaction with operators
Responsible for maintaining
and controlling uptime
efficiency, defects and
maintaining safety KPIs
Ensuring vehicles meet
delivery schedule
N issan North America
April 2005-Present
Canton
Production Manager
Accountable for operations
inside the Altima/Murano
Trim&Chassis Plant
Responsible for the
development of 6
supervisors and 110 hourly
operators
Involved in 3 major model
changes
Responsible for strategic
and long term planning for
the implementation of the 3
shift production pattern
August 1991- February 2004 Chilis Restaurant
General Manager
Responsible for the
hiring, training,
counseling and
termination of up to 95
employees
Liable for controlling
all food and liquor cost
and producing a sales
plan for the $5.5 million
business plan
Responsible for the
updating of the general
ledger and entries and
reporting income and
expenses on a regular
basis
Liable for maintaining
safety throughout the
restaurant, handling the
investigation of guest
l iability insurance and
workers
Responsible for the
successful opening of
19 restaurants
throughout the Unites
States and Canada.
Hiring of wait staff,
kitchen personnel and
bartenders and
procuring vendors for
all commodities
Awards And Certifications:
ISO 9001
National Honor Society
Latin Club Member
Japanese Exchange Student