Anthony Thomas
Mcleansville, NC. 27301
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General Manager/Area Director with years of experience in project management,operational oversight, leadership, efficiency,optimization, and strategic planning. Goal-oriented problem solver with exceptional communication skills. Increased cross-departmental performance by streamlining processes and reducing inefficiencies. Proficient at identifying and addressing problems and strategizing to achieve goals.
-Strategized to identify and implement cost-cutting measures
-Consistent track record by meeting budget and operational goals
-Exceptional team building
-Client communication
-Budget Management
-Quality control
Skills:
● Good organization
● Good time management.
● Interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
● Delegation assignment and follow up
● Forward-planning and strategy
● Good Communication.
● Problem-solving.
● Administrative and financial
Experience:
February 2014-Present
Applebees Inc. - TGM-General Manager
● Leadership: keep employees motivated and ready to work, resolve conflicts and make hard decisions.
● Time Management: work with employees and managers to ensure truck orders, work schedules and store is ready to open on time.
● Delegated up to, but not limited to 50+ employees.
● Managed Administration (payroll, employee documents, & store inventory). October 2008- January - 2014
Dennys Restaurant, - Area Manager
● Leadership: keep employees motivated, resolve conflicts and make hard decisions.
● Time Management: work with multiple stores and managers across a large region, coordinate visiting these stores from time to time.
● Management: up to 6-8 Restaurants - Thomasville, NC, Kernersville NC, Hall River NC Durham NC, Atlanta GA. and Knoxville TN.
● Delegation: managed up to, but not limited to 50+ people per restaurant.
● Administration: (payroll, employee documents, & store products). January 2002- October 2008
KFC YUMS BRAND, GENERAL MANAGER - Charlotte NC / MI. - manage up to 30 employees, maintain inventory, maintain payroll, open and close the restaurant. Hiring and following systems and processes.
1999-2002 - Damon’s Restaurant– Cook & Kitchen Manager. Education:
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan -- General Studies
Rogers High School - Graduate
References:
Mike White - Director of Operations - First Watch Restaurant- 336-***-**** Rick Sawicki - 954-***-**** - District Manager Dennys Dwyane Long- 616-***-**** *****@*********.***
Personal Statement:
My goal is to maintain the operational practices of the business by making sure each store runs smoothly, and maintains cleanliness, while meeting the budget and surpassing sales goals. Making sure the business complies with any marketing campaigns and promotions is my business model. Also, creating a great experience for our team members and guests is my priority. I work hard at accomplishing tasks, and teaching employees how to follow systems and processes in order to achieve the best results for the business.