Christopher Whitfield
Elko
Summary
Accomplished Manager and Section Leader with in-depth experience consistently rising through ranks. Well-versed in sales, personnel management, accounting and inventory management. Dedicated to complete knowledge of company products and services for optimized customer service. Enthusiastic management professional with demonstrated success supervising staff and building teams. Proven history of achieving sales goals by monitoring employee performance and coaching staff on effective sales methods. Skilled in solving complicated issues and making proactive operational changes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Leader
US Army
10.2022 - Current
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Complied with safety protocols and enforced proper equipment and material usage.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised job site employees and subcontractors across numerous amount of trades.
- Integrated talent management process to include detailed analysis of potential talent gaps and development of career plans to identify and retain current talent and attract outside talent to business.
- Understood role and importance of benefits and compensation in supporting productive global talent management strategy.
- Managed to handle and maintain over five million dollars in equipment and material.
Service Country
United States Army Reserve
03.2016 - 03.2022
- Certifications and Licenses Army Horizontal Construction Engineer/12-N Completion Present This Certification indicates That I'm capable operating any heavy machinery that deals with construction.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top project quality control
Night Shift Manager
Bojangles' Restaurants
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Reviewed audits and reconciled nightly sales transactions by balancing cash registers and reporting discrepancies.
- Guided and motivated night team by establishing and communicating responsibilities and duties to each team member.
- Oversaw restocking of supplies and other functions to prepare for daytime business.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Trained back-up associates and led crew members in managing operations of storefront.
- Recruited and interviewed candidates for management to evaluate readiness and fit for position.
Assistant Manager of Operations
Vitamin World
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Have two certifications as nutritional adviser and Health consultant.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
- Analyzed and interpreted store trends to facilitate planning.
- Conducted weekly staff meetings to motivate staff members, address concerns and questions, plan improvements, and evaluate progress toward goals.
- Directed merchandising, promotion and brand loyalty efforts for business segment with greatest sales volume.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Have managed over 50 employees at one time.
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies
- Monitored security and handled incidents calmly
- Reduced corporate costs by developing and implementing improved merchandising, receiving and maintenance procedures
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
Education
Ph.D. - Strategic Leadership
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA12-2028
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH10.2024
Bachelor's - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Georgia
University Of North Georgia08.2023
Associate - General studies
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Warner Robins, GA12.2018
Associate - Biology
Georgia Military College
Warner Robins, GA12.2018
Skills
- Budgeting
- Management skills
- Military Leadership
- Training
- Staff supervision
- Staff Management
- Consulting
- Team Management
- Staff Development
- Microsoft Office
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
References
James Williams
Platoon Sargent
US. ARMY
Phone Number-(253)-844-6553
Henry Manning
Retired Colonel
U.S. Army
Phone Number-(703)-400-1228
Ken Davis
IT Specialist
Warner Robins Air Force Base
Phone Number-(478)-997-1232
Tamiko Bohlar
Sr Management and Program Analyst
U.S. Department of Treasury
Phone Number-(770)-361-0311
Timeline
Section Leader
US Army
10.2022 - Current
Night Shift Manager
Bojangles' Restaurants
10.2021 - 01.2022
Assistant Manager of Operations
Vitamin World
01.2019 - 12.2019
Service Country
United States Army Reserve
03.2016 - 03.2022
Ph.D. - Strategic Leadership
Liberty University
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of North Georgia
Associate - General studies
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville
Associate - Biology
Georgia Military College
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