Kenneth Betton

Hinesville, GA ***** 912-***-**** aduhms@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Accomplished Veteran with experience addressing various business office needs, including file and document management, inventory allocation and technical training. Proficient in maintaining stringent financial controls and timelines. Diplomatic and professional when communicating with stellar time management and multitasking expertise.

Skills

●Office administration

●Spreadsheet management

●Process optimization

●Report Development

●Correspondence Handling

●Advanced MS Office Suite Knowledge

●Database Management

●Report analysis

●Quality assurance

●Project planning

●Filing and data archiving

●Workflow planning

●Multi-line phone proficiency

●Relationship building

Work History

Grill Cook, 10/2021 to Current

*Braise and grill meat and vegetables with a high degree of skill.

*Assist in maintaining inventory by tracking, labeling, and replacing key ingredients.

*Prepare meat and vegetables by slicing, cutting, shredding, and tenderizing them as needed.

Merchandise Coordinator, 01/2021 to Current

PL Marketing – GA

●Merchandised new stock to appeal to customers, grab attention and drive sales.

●Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on sales floor.

●Designed advertising campaigns and promotional deals.

●Talked with vendors and suppliers about product orders and issues.

●Created visual marketing and styled window displays.

●Partnered with sales representatives and managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule.

●Drove client retention, managing engaging merchandise presentation to motivate impulse purchases.

●Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.

●Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.

●Interviewed and worked closely with vendors to acquire and develop desired products.

●Coordinated communication with merchandise operations and vendors for PO creation and maintenance.

●Organized store merchandise racks by size, style, and color.

Business Owner, 01/2017 to Current

Kenny's Treats – GA

●Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.

●Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.

●Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.

●Applied human resources expertise to optimize hiring, training, and performance.

●Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.

●Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.

●Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.

●Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.

●Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.

●Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.

●Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.

Warehouse Worker, 01/2017 to 11/2020

Target Distribution – GA, GEORGIA

●Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.

●Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in/first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.

●Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.

●Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.

●Maintained strong vendor connections, including arranging pricing and delivery structures, and managing specific shipment or paperwork concerns.

●Operated company vehicles and heavy equipment with focus on safety and risk management.

●Used forklifts and pallet jacks to relocate products.

●Measured dimensions of finished workpieces for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments, templates, and fixtures.

●Kept all documentation and records accurate and up to date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.

●Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.

●Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.

●Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including, sweeping, pulling weeds, painting, and power washing.

●Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests

●Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.

Banquet Manager, 01/1992 to 01/2016

Sheraton Hotel & Resorts – SC

●Delegated tasks to staff members to maximize production under tight deadlines.

●Organized banquet storage and surrounding areas to facilitate access to products and materials.

●Provided exceptional service to guests by immediately addressing needs and requests.

●Supervised and mentored kitchen and serving staff.

●Maintained clear and easy access to exits and fire lanes to prepare for emergencies.

●Established and maintained equipment inventory for accurate tracking, record keeping and to avoid loss.

●Followed safety procedures and incorporated safety equipment to reduce injury and loss.

●Performed cost-benefit analysis for corporate and social events.

●Hired, trained, and scheduled staff to maintain adequate coverage for successful operations.

●Established internal databases and record management systems to enhance accuracy and integrity of all documentation and data.

HVAC Technician, 01/1985 to 01/1993

United States Army – GA

●Performed troubleshooting on HVAC systems to determine root cause of issues.

●Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.

●Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.

●Surveyed building layout and gathered materials before beginning repairs.

●Repaired and replaced heating and air conditioning systems for commercial customers in [Type] industry.

●Evaluated status of refrigeration liquids for safety and compliance purposes.

●Evaluated and tested laboratory fumehoods and bio-safety cabinets.

●Maintained comfortable environmental temperatures in city facilities.

●Inspected and tested refrigeration systems, safety devices and controls to determine proper functionality.

●Closed out all work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting any discrepancies discovered on job site.

●Programmed computerized energy management systems and verified proper functionality.

●Monitored building environmental conditions, including adjusting thermostats, terminal units and mixing boxes.

Human Resources Specialist, 01/1981 to 01/1985

United States Army – GA

●Served in combat from 1990-1991.

●Maximized team knowledge and productivity by effectively training, monitoring, and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.

●Performed timely project management within budget constraints for issues regarding executive leadership.

●Discovered and resolved complex problems that affected management and business decisions.

●Performed various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.

●Developed strong written and verbal communication skills.

●Maintained relationships with personnel using strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

●Supported efforts to optimize employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion to enhance performance management and retention.

●Reduced expenses by analyzing compensation policies and implementing competitive programs while ensuring adherence to legal requirements.

●Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.

Education

Associate of Arts: Business, 12/2020

Savannah Technical College - Savannah, GA

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