DYAMOND WHITEHEAD
College Park, Georgia 30349
CELL 914-***-****
E-MAIL: ****************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Adaptable Shift Manager with extensive experience organizing schedules and ensuring optimal staff coverage. Specialize in taking a proactive approach to shift management through effective and engaging staff training sessions, constructive performance feedback and efficient oversight to ensure satisfying guest experiences. Possess a solid work ethic and an innate ability to motivate hospitality staff
EXPERIENCE
05-18/ PRESENT
SHIFT MANAGER, FAMILY DOLLAR MOUNT VERNON, NY
• Oversaw opening/closing operations for a multi-million corporations’ revenue, in compliance with currency company policies/procedures.
• Managed operational costs by spearheading inventory control and leading shipping department activities as well as setting wage targets
• Cultivated strong business relationships with customers to drive business developments.
• Successfully increased employee retention by creating a positive work environment in 18 stores.
• Planned and executed floor merchandising initiatives in collaboration with merchandise management.
01-16/04-18
SHIFT MANAGER, STARBUCKS NEW ROCHELLE, NY
• Directed recruitment/training/staff development initiatives to maximize productivity and revenue potential through development of a sales team.
• Administered daily operations to ensure policies were adhered to and understood by sales staff.
• Cultivated strong business relationships with customers to drive business developments.
• Successfully increased employee retention by creating a positive work environment in other stores.
05-15/11-16
SHIFT MANAGER, FIVE GUYS NEW YORK, NY
• Ensure store is prepared for internal audits through analysis/preparation of quality assurance and Inventory statistics.
• Managed shift inventory ensuring that the proper supplies and tools were turned over to the next shift each day
• Monitored food prep areas and dining areas to ensure compliance with regulations and codes.
05-13/11-14
CASHIER/MERCHANDISING, TJ MAXX BRONX, NY
• Planned and executed floor merchandising initiatives in collaboration with merchandise management.
• Conducting inspections before and after each shift, ensuring the integrity of the equipment is passed from one manager to the next
• Responded to questions from guests regarding services and billing.
EDUCATION
JUNE 2013 THORNTON HIGH SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA MOUNT VERNON NY
FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE
SKILLS
Excellent Communication skills,
Planning/Organizing
Flexibility/Works well independently or in teams
Interpersonal abilities
Excellent Data Entry Skills
Responsibility/Reliable
Excellent team building &Multi-tasking skills
Volunteer Work/Community Involvement in church settings and with other institutions, feeding and clothing the homeless, Public Speaking in Middle and High School settings uplifting and enlighten students who attended.