RK R.

SHULL
24511 Kings View * Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 * 949-363-7768 * ksd8cc0@westpo
st.net
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Sales & Marketing / Organizational Development / Financial Management
Skilled and accomplished manager with broad experience leading operational funct
ions in highly customer-oriented enterprises. Comprehensive experience includes
sales and promotion, staff development and training, customer service, and finan
cial management. Motivational leader with the proven ability to guide staff impr
ovement at all levels through effective coaching, training and mentoring. Succes
sful at building smooth running operations that achieve corporate goals for sale
s, profits and service.
Core competencies include:
* Strategic Business Planning
* Cost Reduction & Avoidance
* Recruiting & Staffing Initiatives
* Purchasing / Inventory Control
* Budget & P&L Management * Training / Management Development
* Team Building & Leadership
* HR / Personnel Management
* Customer Service
* Community Activities

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KITCHEN AND SERVICE MANAGER 2008- Novermber 2010

GENERAL MANAGER, 2005-2008
Ruby's Diner, Laguna Beach, CA
Serve as senior operating manager for this 40s-style family diner. Direct a 5-me
mber management team and as many as 80 employees. Manage staffing, scheduling, v
endors and inventory. Orient and train new employees, including kitchen and serv
ice staff. Closely manage financial results through cost controls and accurate p
rojections of business and labor needs.
Selected accomplishments:
* Achieved substantial improvement in independent operations audit scores, which
rose to the high 90s from the low 80s. Evaluations included quality, service, m
aintenance and other factors.
* Established and nurtured a strong and stable team as evidenced by a major decl
ine in turnover.
GENERAL MANAGER, 1995- 2005
Hometown Buffet, Placentia/Buena Park/Laguna Woods, CA
Held GM roles at three separate locations. Typically directed a 5-member managem
ent team and a staff of as many as 85. Supervised the full range of operations a
ctivities, including finances, training, customer service, quality control, and
service. Managed P&L, guarding weekly financial results by carefully controlling
inventory and food/labor costs. Hired, trained, coached and supervised service
personnel to ensure a smooth-running operation.
Selected accomplishments:
* Named to the Founders Club, a select group of managers chosen for outstanding
achievement in multiple areas, including profit, sales, local marketing, staff d
evelopment, and low employee turnover.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT, 1992 - 1995
Olive Garden, Laguna Hills, CA
Managed full-service restaurant, from customer service / hospitality through all
 kitchen operations, including purchasing and inventory control. Developed and i
mplemented comprehensive training for all functions and positions. Controlled fi
nancial results through daily attention to cost-of-goods. Held full accountabili
ty for all budget and financial management, including P&L. Administered all pers
onnel / HR activities, including recruitment, hiring, and training for a staff o
f 60. Managed all corporate and regulatory reporting.
Selected accomplishments:
* Consistently met company goals for sales and profits, improving overall operat
ions while reducing cost of goods sold (COGS).
TRAINING DIRECTOR, 1989 - 1992
McDonald's Restaurants, Los Angeles, CA
Supervised the corporate training program for a group of eight licensed McDonald
's restaurants. Held overall responsibility for recruitment, retention and devel
opment of managers and line team members. Presented instructional seminars and s
maller sessions on new products, promotion, programs and daily operations. In th
is training role, provided critical guidance to two supervisors, eight restauran
t managers, 70 management personnel, and 525 crew members.
Selected accomplishments:
* Identified management and crew personnel for promotion in accordance with a co
mpany focus on internal promotion as the key to strong management.
* Developed and implemented a four-step training program (preparation, presentat
ion, try-out and follow up) and incorporated it within the licensee's existing c
ompany structure.
(Earlier McDonald's roles included supervision of four restaurants with total a
nnual sales of $9.8M).

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

California University at Fullerton - Business Major

West Los Angeles Community College - Liberal Arts / General Studies
Professional Development
Corporate training includes Operations Management, HR, Financial Management, Tim
e Management, Sales Building, Marketing, Coaching and Team Management