JAMES SMITH
HOME: 715-***-**** • CELL: 262-***-****
E-Mail *******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in a company that uses my job skill and training to promote growth as well as making positive contributions to the company.
SUMMARY
30+ years in the service industry
Extensive customer service skills including time management and communication skills
30+ years of cash handling /safe/and banking experience
Knowledge of new and old POS systems
Knowledge of back of the house inventory systems and record keeping
30+ years in high volume restaurants and high pressure situations
Increased sales in 6 out of 9 locations within first year
Responsible for all new coordinating and scheduling of new construction
In charge of hiring all new team members and management staff
Self motivated with very little or no supervision, accompanied by take charge attitude
Ability to set up systems targets for running a positive operation, labor control, and all costs
Ability to work well with team members and management staff to create a positive and productive work environment
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
June of 2017 to present
CDL Driver for Kobussen Bus Co.
Bloomer Wi.
July 2016 to present
CDL Driver for Yellow Bus Co.
Chippewa Falls Wi.
February 2014 to November 2014
Wal-Mart Chippewa Falls
Cashier
Training Coordinator
2005 – 2013 Retired
Pepsi Co.
Vending/Fountain Repair Tech
Repair and perform preventative maintenance on marketing equipment
Educate customers on basic equipment repair and upkeep procedures
Collect accurate and complete equipment information
Remove old parts and replace with new parts
Maintain parts inventory in shop
After each repair, complete paperwork on job and maintain accurate maintenance records
Install new fountain systems to restaurants
Set up/install/break down systems for different local functions such as Country Thunder Music Festival
2004 – 2005
NJB Operations
General Manager
Returned to NJB Operations in 2004 as General Manager of one of the highest volume stores in Chicago-land area. Details listed below in 1985-2003 job description.
Rec/Ice Plex
Maintenance/Zamboni Driver
Part time maintenance and Zamboni driver for Pleasant Prairie Rec/Ice Plex
2003-2004
Intown Suites
District Manager
Overseeing the operation and maintenance of four hotels in both Chicgoland and Minneapolis areas
1985-2003
NJB Operations (DBA Taco Bell)
Area Supervisor
Hired as assistant manager in 1985
Promoted to District Manager in August of 1986
Promoted to Area Supervisor in December of 1990, overseeing the operations of multiple units while maintaining own high volume location
Promoted to Operations Specialist performing food and safety audits, financial audits and customer service inspections on 24 units per month.
2010-2013
CSR
Speedway Convenience Store
Was responsible for stocking shelf’s making food keeping all areas of the unit clean
Also unloaded trucks and preformed minor maintance and painting that needed doing.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
1966
High School Diploma from Memorial High School Eau Claire WI
1996-1971
US Navy Leadership courses
1998
Certified by Illinois Public Health and Sanitation as an Instructor
2002
High Impact Coaching Classes for positive “Team Building”
2003
Operations College: Building better teams with planning and follow up
2004
Completed/passed on 1st attempt Wisconsin State Real Estate Exam
2008
Completed 6 weeks course to obtain E.P.A. certification for refrigeration