OLLIE G. BURKETT, JR.

3201 Emerson Pass

Schertz, Texas 78154
Home (210) 658-1249
obc59e70@westpost.net
VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER
P&L / Manufacturing / Multi-unit operations / HR / Safety / Training / Purchasin
g
Inventory Control / Quality / B2B / B2C / Key Accounts / Sales / Marketing / CRM
/ Team Building Accounting / Profitability Improvement
A solid record of improving sales, profits, productivity and stakeholder value i
n intensely competitive markets. Start up and turnaround experience. Multi-indu
stry background includes consumer products, retail, fabricated metals, food serv
ice and more. Strengths include...
Building highly productive, low-turnover sales, manufacturing, operations and su
pport teams
Finding ways to trim costs without harming quality or customer satisfaction
Maximizing productivity of manufacturing, distribution and support functions
Winning and expanding key accounts
Improving cash flow
Managing growth and change
I have been described as someone who is a take-charge manager with a pleasant, p
olite but firm demeanor and a hands on leadership style. An excellent communica
tor, I am equally effective on the plant floor as in a customer's Boardroom. Un
der pressure, I am calm and perform well.

VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER

SA Quality Fence & Welding, San Antonio, Texas
2006 thru 2010
Recruited by the owner of this 120-employee manufacturing and distribution compa
ny to improve the company's commercial and residential operations. Also functio
ned as the Sales Manager until October 2008: aggressively marketed products to r
esidential communities and businesses in San Antonio and the surrounding busines
s area.
* Established General Manager Position, created job description along with the r
eporting structure, process and procedure to the ownership of the company.
* Created and established the reporting channels, process and procedures for all
subordinate managers, sub contractors and all employees
* Established and created all HR department functions, rules, company handbook,
dress code, job performance expectations and job descriptions for all management
and employees
* Implemented comprehensive changes in production to reduce overhead and improve
profitability.
* Trimmed full-time employees from 120 to 85 while meeting a steady growth in ne
w business.
* Created policies and procedures for all functions including sales, bidding, jo
b site operations, accounting, and HR.
* Implemented a Safety Program and conducted formal safety training to all perso
nnel with a resultant reduction in loss-time injuries.
* Established new key positions that included: Controller, Inventory & Purchasin
g Agent, Quality Control Manager, sales manager and Field Quality Inspector.
* Reviewed all bid preparation and made formal presentations to key decision mak
ers. Developed strong working relationships with clients that generated repeat
and referral business. Established a follow-up process for Sales Manager and Sa
les Team members.
* Led a sales team of 16 estimators/project managers.
* Negotiated contracts with major retailers and privately-owned companies that i
ncluded Wal-Mart, Kmart, H.E.B. and Target Stores.
* Significantly increased profitability through reduction in payroll cost, impro
ved inventory and purchasing, and effective quality control.
* Trained department Managers and conducted field audits to ensure operations we
re in compliance with company policies and procedures.
* Established and conducted monthly "train the trainer" sessions for all manage
ment and lead employees
* Consistently met/exceeded established sales and profit goals through effective
management controls and hiring/training quality team members
* Created, installed and implemented sub contractor reporting, tracking, follow
up and pay scale
* Final decision maker for all hiring, terminations, purchasing, employee issues
and most financial decisions
* Full P&L responsibility, sales forecasting, established budgets and financial
reporting procedure
GENERAL MANAGER
G & L Construction, San Antonio, Texas/Houston, Texas
2000 Thru 2006
Managed day-to-day operations for this 60-employee general contracting company t
hat specialized in residential new construction and remodeling. Directed all as
pects of construction operations. Also managed sales and HR.
* Created the general manager position, the job description along with the repor
ting structure, process and procedure to the ownership of the company.
* Created and established the reporting channels, process and procedures for all
subordinate managers, sub contractors and all employees
* Established and created all HR department functions
* Negotiated contracts with major retailers and privately-owned companies that i
ncluded Wal-Mart, Kmart, H.E.B. and Target Stores.
* Reviewed and approved all prepared bids and estimates for projects valued up t
o $1,000,000.
* Negotiated and hired subcontractors - established schedules to ensure meeting
timelines and budgets.
* Established and created interlocking project management schedule for company w
ide use
* Researched sources, purchased materials, and negotiated terms and prices with
suppliers.
* Established an excellent record of performance that generated repeat and refer
ral business.
* Managed a team of forty that included Superintendents and administrative suppo
rt personnel.
* Managed 20 subcontractors at numerous locations on different projects daily.
* Significantly increased profitability through reduction in payroll cost, impro
ved inventory and purchasing, and effective quality control.
* Final decision maker for all hiring, terminations, purchasing, employee issues
and most financial decisions
General Manager
Sugarloaf Creations Inc. Boulder Colorado, Texas
1997 Thru 2000
Recruited, hired, and trained merchandising personnel and Route Managers set up
a central office, purchased vehicles. Managed eight locations in this 60-employ
ee company, Also managed sales and HR.
* Created the south Texas market by buying out small individual groups then sell
ing sugarloaf machines in their place
* Negotiated construction contracts, managed building process for two new satell
ite offices
* Negotiated contracts with major retailers and privately-owned companies that i
ncluded Wal-Mart, Kmart, H.E.B. and Target Stores.
* Successfully increased monthly revenues from $75,000 to over $400,000 in the n
ew markets
* Managed and maintained 6 office locations throughout the state of Texas and em
ployed over 60 personnel along with 40 vehicles
* Created and maintained effective delivery routes for all merchandising associa
tes
* Established effective accounting controls that maintained shrink below company
goals.
* Created and established budgets for each office, set P&L expectations and acco
untability
* Final decision maker in all hiring, termination, payroll, all employee issues,
full accountability for budgetary requirements and financial decision making
* Full P&L responsibility, sales forecasting, established budgets and financial
reporting procedures

Franchise Area Manager / HR Manager

Fast Food Franchise Group, Waco, Houston & San Antonio, Texas
1993 thru 1997
Multifaceted functions included turning around marginal performing stores and op
ening new stores for the franchise. 12 locations, 500 employees. P&L responsib
le.
* Managed construction and opening operations for eight stores. Hired and train
ed personnel, Created and set up inventory, customized local marketing to fit ar
ea and needs
* Created the position of Area manager, created reporting structure, processes a
nd procedures to ownership and from subordinate managers
* Developed employee policies and procedures through the development of employee
hand book
* Trained Store Managers and conducted field audits to ensure operations were in
compliance with franchise policies and procedures.
* Consistently met/exceeded established sales and profit goals through effective
management controls and hiring/training quality team members
* Work with other management personnel to plan marketing, advertising, and speci
al restaurant functions.
* Enforced sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, plus kitch
en / dining area maintenance.
* Enforced Compliance with all health and safety regulations.
* Reviewed and monitored, with bookkeeper or other financial personnel, expendit
ures to ensure that they conform to budget limitations. Worked to improve bottom
line numbers.
* Created each budgets (store, area, franchise). Set P&L expectations and accou
ntability
General Manager
LUBY'S CAFATERIA Inc. San Antonio, Texas
1983 thru 1993
The final decision maker for hiring, termination, purchasing, employee relations
 and financial matters in this 145 employee organization.
* Establish and maintain systems and procedures for the ordering, receiving, sto
ring, preparing and serving of food and related products, as well as menu planni
ng and development.
* Created and Managed customer relations
* Tracked and maintained unit sales, sales forecast and unit accounting procedur
es.
* Created and maintained daily, weekly and monthly budgets and work schedules fo
r 100 employees
* Ensured that requirements for appropriate sanitation and safety levels in resp
ective areas were met. Coordinated and supervised unit personnel regarding prod
uction, merchandising, quality and cost control; labor scheduling and staffing;
employee training.
* Conducted period inventory; weekly and monthly
* Motivated, managed and trained employees
* Maintained sales records, employee events, vacation records, customer service
issues, etc.
* Weekly interaction with the Area Director
MILITARY SERVICE
Honorably discharged from the United States Air Force with four years of service
in Human resources and personnel management.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Management/ Human Resource Administration
Completed preliminary undergraduate courses at San Antonio College and St. Phili
p's College, Wayland Baptist University, San Antonio, Texas.