Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
awards
References
Timeline
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Kim Morris

Sparta

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Taco Bell Corporation, enhancing operational standards across multiple locations. Skilled in operations management and conflict resolution, I excel in coaching teams towards achieving excellence. Leveraged leadership and inventory management skills to drive business improvements, demonstrating a strong ability to multitask and mentor staff for peak performance.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

CSR/ Shipping Clerk

Dexter Axle
01.2024 - Current
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Assisted customers with account set-up
  • Handled complex billing issues, ensuring accurate invoicing and prompt resolution of discrepancies.
  • Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Expedited delivery times by collaborating closely with carriers to schedule timely pickups and drop-offs for shipments.
  • Coordinated emergency shipments to fulfill urgent customer orders, maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Managed return process for defective or unwanted products, ensuring proper documentation and stock adjustments.
  • Processed required paperwork to expedite handling of shipped and received goods.

CNC Machine Operator

C&M Metals
04.2020 - 09.2022
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Measured completed pieces to identify product irregularities and specifications non-conformance; adjusting machines to correct issues.
  • Used calipers, tape measure and/or square to check parts.

Embroidery Machine Operator

Halo
02.2020 - 03.2020
  • Operated computerized embroidery machine to complete work to order specification.
  • After 3 weeks I was moved to screen printing and was promoted to Floor Manager.
  • As Floor Manager I was responsible for keeping the team on track and scheduling the work orders for the week.

(laid off due to Covid shutdown).

District Manager

Taco Bell Corporation
02.2016 - 09.2018
  • Supervised 7 locations to ensure high-quality standards of operation.
  • Improved operational standards at all 7 locations.
  • Worked directly with Restaurant Managers to ensure proper day-to-day operations.
  • I created a 6 week class for all junior key holders that was designed to identify any gaps and increase confidence.
  • Reconcile bank statements.
  • Ensure labor laws are followed.
  • Manage P&L for each location.
  • Held weekly meetings with RGM's to identify techniques to overcome obstacles at their location.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
  • Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements

Restaurant General Manager

Taco Bell Corporation
02.2007 - 02.2016
  • Helped facilitate new store opening by hiring and training all employees and management while maintaining my own stores performance.
  • I was training store for the Area.
  • Supervised a team of 30 employees including 7 managers.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Set clear expectations and created positive working environment for employees.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions, and deposited establishment's earnings to bank
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies
  • Identified problems, conducted troubleshooting and sought repair or maintenance support to keep restaurant equipment operational
  • Maintained facility and grounds to present positive image
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies

Education

High School Diploma -

White City High School
Sparta
05.1995

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Operations management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • File and Records Management
  • Performance Reviews
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Time Tracking and Payroll Administration
  • Inventory

awards

- BUILDING CAPABILITY AWARD FEB '13

- PERSONAL AWARD FROM REGION LEADER JULY '15

- RGM OF THE QUARTER OCT '15

- RGM OF THE YEAR 2016

- RGM OF THE QUARTER '16

References

Brandon Lowery                                     

RGM at Taco Bell

(931) 808-1474

Brandon.lowery@gmail.com        


Nicole Goodwin

(931) 349-2562


Jennifer Dunn

(931) 265-7996

Jennifer@arcpatn.com


Timeline

CSR/ Shipping Clerk

Dexter Axle
01.2024 - Current

CNC Machine Operator

C&M Metals
04.2020 - 09.2022

Embroidery Machine Operator

Halo
02.2020 - 03.2020

District Manager

Taco Bell Corporation
02.2016 - 09.2018

Restaurant General Manager

Taco Bell Corporation
02.2007 - 02.2016

High School Diploma -

White City High School
Kim Morris