JAMES REX HOOVER
WILLIAMSBURG, VA. 23185
adywsy@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: To obtain a position that will challenge my experience and test
my talents.
Experience:
09/2009 Both Inc./Golden Corral Williamsburg, Va
To 02/2023 General Manager Hampton, Va
Set store and company sales and profit records. Instrumental in the growth of Both Inc. as a certified GC training manager.
09/2005 Spectator’s Family Sports Pub Williamsburg, Va
To 06/2009 Owner/Operator
Opened a sports theme family restaurant in Williamsburg. Developed the menu, systems, and marketing to build the business to a profitable position.
02/2006 Williamsburg Area Restaurant Association Williamsburg, Va.
To 03/2009 President
Led other motivated restauranteurs to increase
membership by ten percent while addressing local issues.
05/1998 Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Williamsburg, Va.
To 08/2005 General Manager
Responsible for a six million-dollar restaurant and retail operation that employed 175 staff members and a team of six managers. Unit achieved the highest operating income in the system. Two-time General Manager of the year. During my tenure we promoted five new GMs and six new managers from the hourly ranks.
Education: The Dale Carnegie Course Toms River, New Jersey
Gained valuable public speaking training as well as learning how to put my self-confidence to work for me.
Mercer County Area Community College Mercer County, New Jersey
Pursued a degree in Business Administration. Earned 100% of educational expenses while working full time as a restaurant manager.
Lafayette College Easton, Pa.
Major in Electrical Engineering; Minor in Business Administration.