Manager
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christopher prater
Baton Rouge, La 70816
***********@*****.***
Summary Of Qualifications
Highly personable, professional with over ten years of management experience; Strong analytical and planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals; Self-motivator and highly dependable; Ambitious and hardworking, with a commitment to excellence; Exceptional work ethic; Ability to demonstrate an assurance to quality public service through statements and actions; Ability to work in a fast pace environment; Develops and enhances skills to adapt to changing organizational needs; Remains open to change and new information and ideas; Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, written/verbal communications and team building skills; Ability to demonstrate personal attributes such as being honest, trustworthy, and respectful.
Work Experience
Branch Manager
1/2011- Present Gonzales, La
Oversee Branch Operations, Marketing of the store's services; Recruiting, screening, hiring, training and retaining employees; Performing background checks and checking references; Scheduling employees’ hours; Evaluating, counseling and disciplining staff; Performing bookkeeping duties; Processing other services such as money orders, and bill payments; Meeting or exceeding returns and collections goals; Soliciting customers and potential customers to use store products and services; Resolving and documenting customers’ complaints; Completing all transactions in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations; Tracking and processing customers’returned checks; Reviewing and analyzing store financial statements monthly to determine if operations are within budget; and conducting weekly held check, loan and auto title audits in accordance with company policy and where applicable.
1st Asst. Manager/General Manager
6/2008- 1-2011 Popeyes Chicken, Ntz,Ms
Oversee daily operations, control food cost, promote daily specials,
Recruited and hired the most qualified applicants to meet the store’s needs; Conducted orientation, trained, coached, and managed associates in the execution of daily tasks; Solved problems that affected the store’s service, efficiency, and productivity; Locked and secured the store before and after regular scheduled business hours; Monitored, conducted, and assisted with the accuracy of all monetary transactions within the store; Operated all necessary equipment (register, copier, fax, etc.) to perform job duties; Approved visual displays; Ordered store's merchandise inventory; Set up pricing policies, to hiring, training, firing and promoting employees; Ultimately responsible for the store's bottom line; Facilitated and participated in weekly staff training/educational sessions to increase knowledge; Effectively managed profit and loss responsibility for store and protected company assets.
Asst. Manager
8/2005 - 2008Enterprise rent-a-car, Natchez, Ms
§Assit with daily branch operations,Check-in and Check -outvehicles throughout the day for damage,prepare branch reports(including accident reports),meet with local body shops, dealerships,insurance companies and venders. preform branch audits and evaluations. Hire, train, coach, mentor, and develope staff. Market and grow the business, collect on past due accounts, manage monetary transactions according to companypolicy. and preform numerous task on computer.
district leader
2/2004 - 2/2006Primerica Financial, Natchez, ms
§market and service new clients,oversee and train agents,grow business,preform money management presentations/reviews to clients,sell investments,and loan origination.
Supervisor Agent
1/2003 - 1/2006Peoples Benefit and Life, Cedar Rapids, IA
§Oversee numerous agents,teach and guide agents into successful individuals.
BRANCH MANAGER
8/2003 - 2/2004Advance America, NATCHEZ, MS
§OVER SEE BRANCH OPERATIONS,MANAGE MONTHLY BUDGET,MANAGE EMPLOYEES,PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE TO CUSTOMER,MAKE LOAN APPROVALS,MARKET NEW CUSTOMERS. Hire, Train, Coach, And Mentor Staff.
Sales Agent
9/2001 - 8/2003AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
§RECEIVE PAYMENTS,MANAGE ACCOUNTS TO KEEP CURRENT,MANAGE DEPOSITS,EXPLAIN PRODUCTS,ANS SET-UP FINANCIAL PLANS SUCH AS IRA'S,ANNUITIES,INSURANCE NEEDS.
TELLER
10/1998 - 8/2001AMSOUTH BANK, NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
§ANALYZE CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS ON PC,RECEIVE LOAN PAYMENTS,MANAGE CASH DRAWER,PULL AND CHECK DAILY BANK REPORTS,AND CHECK IN INVENTORY.ALSO,ORDER BANK SUPPLIES.
Education
3/2005coastal truck driving school, Natchez, ms
§Certification
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5/2001Copiah Lincoln Community College, NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
§Some College Coursework Completed
§BANKING AND FINANCE,BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
6/2001Copiah Lincoln Community College, NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
§Certification
§WELDING
5/1999Natchez High School, NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI
§High School or equivalent
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Skills
SPREADSHEETWord and Excel
servsafe certified
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