Experience

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  SmartChurch.com

  • Brentwood, Tennessee

  • Integration Specialist

    • Nov 2013 - Present
    • Brentwood, Tennessee

    I help churches across the U.S. and world learn about SmartChurch, the exciting innovative smartphone app which gives churches the ability to streamline member and friend communications, regular and directed emergency giving and church/ community event promotion and ticket sales. SmartChurch is a flexible app combining the benefits of web site content, social media wall posts and secure online payments while eliminating unwanted data mining, content abuse and security concerns. SmartChurch is currently free and available in the iPhone App Store. The free Android version is due out January 15. The Premium Version which gives church leadership content control and expanded flexibility will launch February 1.

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  Mere Bulles Restaurant

  • Server, Server Trainer and Closer

    • Mar 2010 - Present

  • Manager

    • Mar 2010 - Jul 2012

    Shift Manager includes, host, server, expo, bar and administrative oversight. I also regularly serve as relief server, host and bartender

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  Hattie B's Hot Chicken

  • General Manager

    • Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

    I was responsible for bringing together a management team of various backgrounds and skill sets with a newly hired and untrained staff to the task of opening and perfecting a new restaurant concept. In the 4 months I was contracted, the concept and operations became a huge success - doubling our projections.

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  Mindset Dynamics, LLC

  • Winslow Certified Business Consultant

    • Jun 2009 - Mar 2010

    Business Consultant in Applicant Selection, Development, Career Pathing and Retention. Coaching Individuals in Personal Development and Career Direction. If the wrong person is promoted or hired, or if a person makes the wrong career choice, there is no training or motivational program that can undo the error. First know yourself, then know your staff. The Winslow Assessment System.

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  Proficient Auto Body

  • Marketing Representative

    • Aug 2009 - Feb 2010

    Marketing the highest rated automobile collision repair and paint shop in Las Vegas to auto insurors is a privelege yet challenging in the present economy. We are primarily an insurance focused body and paint shop which demands the highest standards and eliminates potential customers who are looking more for a price deal than quality workmanship.

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  Serve It Safe

  • Owner

    • Jan 2008 - Nov 2009

    Serve It Safe is a training and consulting company. We assist organizations in staff selection and development to improve staff performance and reduce labor costs. We also work on the staff side to increase individual work efficiency and crystalize career objectives.

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  Bald Headed Bistro, The Spot, The Village Bake Shop

  • General Manager

    • May 2007 - Nov 2008

    Manage daily operations of Bald Headed Bistro, a high-end, fine-dining steakhouse,Assist manager of The Spot Restaurant, a 70 year-old, hamburger joint and soda shop in downtown Cleveland Assist manager of The Village Bake Shop, a landmark family bakery next to The Bistro.

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  SIGNAL MOUNTAIN GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

  • Clubhouse Manager

    • Aug 2004 - Jan 2007

    Manage daily clubhouse food & beverage operations including, grill, men's locker room & bar, formal dining, pool & special events, facilities maintenance & 45 member staff.

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  TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT AND GRILL

  • Owner/ General Manager

    • Jan 1999 - Aug 2004

    Operated southern, fine dining restaurant, growing annual revenues to $1M. Created and implemented marketing plans to increase customer base. Lead team of 32 in event planning, catering, custom private parties, wedding receptions, lunch, dinner operations.

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  MIDDLE TN MEDICAL CENTER

  • Director (Food & Nutrition Services)

    • Feb 1997 - Jan 1999

    Managed $3.2mm operation of 7 clinical and operational managers and team of 52.Increased revenue 15% and decreased labor costs 10%. Established an efficiencyranking of #5 of 31 regional accounts. Attained a JCAHO inspection score of 97.

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  Baptist Hospital

  • Associate Director (Food & Nutrition Services)

    • Jul 1992 - Feb 1997

    Managed daily operations of $10.6M flagship unit with 12 clinical and operationalManagers and 130 person hourly staff. Reduced payroll 12%. Improved and maintainedHealth inspection score

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  THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT

  • Management Training and Associate Manager

    • Oct 1991 - Jul 1992

    ; Completed management training and promoted to Associate Manager.Recruited back to Morrison's Management Specialists in Health Care Division.

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  FAMILY DINING DIVISION

  • MORRISON MANAGEMENT SPECIALISTS

    • Aug 1974 - Oct 1991

    9 LOCATIONS, 8 CITIES, 4 STATES, 17 YEARS Successfully completed assignments given and was promoted to progressively more challenging unit locations in the progression of my food service management career

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  AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

  • Sales Agent

    • Jan 1974 - Jul 1974

    Life Insurance Sales