James Overstreet
Bristol, TN **620
Phone 423-***-****
E-mail *******@***.***
Objective
Seeking a challenging position that will utilize my diverse experience to positively impact company profitability.
Profile
Dedicated manager with a strong work ethic and the ability to build lasting client relationships.
Experienced in operations management, sales, budget development, staffing, and cost control.
Adept at communicating effectively with customers, vendors, and staff.
Able to motivate employees to perform to their maximum potential.
Exceptional organizational and planning skills; adaptable, and enjoy new challenges.
Experience
Bar Manager, Applebee’s, December 2009 – November 2010
Successfully manage a budget and positively impact financial results.
Reviews the inventory, managed the money and staff, purchased supplies and ensured that the bar met legislative directives.
Build a strong team.
Identify and solved problems.
Build and maintain guest satisfaction.
Assistant Manager, McDonald’s, June 2009-November 2009
Train crew in customer satisfaction. Motivate them to provide great service and food in a clean restaurant.
Manage employees with focus on peak periods.
Effectively implement restaurant training, scheduling, ordering, and etc. systems.
Support the General Manager in achieving profit goals.
Assistant Manager, Taco Bell, July 2001-June 2009
Maintain fast, accurate service, positive guest relations and ensure products are consistent with company quality standards.
Monitor cash procedures, labor compliance, inventory and food delivery and preparation.
Responsible for store compliance of all policies and procedures.
Provide orientation and "hands-on" training for new employees and on-going coaching and feedback for all employees.
First Assistant Manager, Sonic Drive In, March 2000-July 2001
Take a leadership role in following the restaurant plan to achieve established operating standards, sales and profits with minimal supervision.
Provide help in the areas of: hiring; training managers and crew; day-to-day operations, related administration, marketing and maintenance of the restaurant in a manner that customer service is maximized.
Help to make certain that the restaurant consistently operated in agreement with the Sonic franchise license agreement, the Sonic Operations Manual, the drive-in's standard operations systems and the drive-in policies and procedures.
Assume full responsibility for the drive-in in manager's or partner's absence and generally works during periods of time the partner or manager is not present.
Education
Northeast State Technical Community College, Major History & Education, Degree Incomplete
Bristol Tennessee High School, General Diploma
References
J.E. Arrants, Jr.
601 Cedar Valley Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
Mary Jones
1313 Newton St
Bristol, VA 24201
David Wilson
14353 Old Jonesborough Rd
Bristol, VA 24201
Tom Whitaker
713 Southside Ave
Bristol, TN 37620