Bo H.

Handy II
706.836.5527 \ bohandy@knology.net \ 2911 Stratford Dr. Augusta, GA. 30909
Dear Sir,
Please read my cover letter and review my resume.
I am a seasoned management professional that brings over 20 years of progressive
, proven experience in management, and particular expertise in restaurant manage
ment. My expertise includes multi-unit management, start-up operations, and prof
essional consulting. Moreover, I am a loyal career employee who looks for a way
in, not a way out, as evidenced by my 17-year tenure with TBonz Restaurant Group
.
Highly-motivated and result-oriented, throughout my career I have distinguished
myself by my tireless work ethic and exceptional organizational skills. I have s
et myself apart by my ability to lead, train, develop and mentor employees to pe
rform to their highest capacity. Driven by new challenges, my record shows that
I excel as a hands-on leader and visionary change agent, and can always be count
ed on to give my best.
I always maintain a positive attitude, and I am comfortable working with a varie
ty of personality types. As an enthusiastic team player, I possess excellent com
munication and interpersonal skills to easily interact and build strong professi
onal relationships. I am fluent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and variou
s inventory management programs and am proficient at reading and deciphering Pro
fit & Loss and Financial Statements. Finally, I am Serve-Safe certified and have
been TIPS certified.
I would appreciate an opportunity to interview with your company. I invite you t
o review my attached resume. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Bo H. Handy II

Bo H. Handy II
706.836.5527 \ bohandy@knology.net \ 2911 Stratford Dr. Augusta, GA 30909
Top-performing management professional with over 20 years of progressive, proven
experience in management, and particular expertise in restaurant management. Or
ganized, hands-on leader with experience managing teams with up to 200 members,
and adept at training, developing and mentoring employees, as well as cultivatin
g team-oriented work environments. Energetic, innovative, and positive people-pe
rson who welcomes responsibility and thrives under pressure.
- Core Competencies -
Training and Development \ Labor Control \ Budgeting \ Safety and Sanitation \ M
ulti Unit Management \ Community Involvement \ Inventory Control \ Customer Serv
ice \ Staff Work Experience \ Scheduling \ Financial Reporting \ Purchasing
- Career Track -
Handy Enterprises, Inc.
Owner and Operator - December 2007-Present
Windseeker Group, LLC
Partner and Operator - October 2006 - December 2007
TBonz of Augusta - Augusta , Ga.
Regional Director (October 2004-October 2006)
Washington Hall - Augusta, Ga.
Banquet & Catering General Manager (September 2005 - October 2006)
TBonz Steakhouse of Augusta (two locations)
Owner-Proprietor and General Manager - (1993-2004)
TBonz Gill & Grill - Barefoot Landing - North Myrtle Beach, SC
General Manager (1991-1993)
TBonz Gill & Grill - North Market St. - Charleston, SC
General Manager (1990-1992)
T-Bones Texas-Style Steakhouse - Augusta, GA
General Manager (1989-1991)
Handy Courier Service - Augusta, GA
Owner (1985-1989
- Select Career Achievements -
* Operated one of the most successful businesses in the market that saw sales in
crease over 12 straight years and maintained double-digit profitability
* Consistently achieved the lowest employee turnover in the chain.
* Maintained competitive edge by expanding community involvement, establishing a
catering service, developing a top-flight management team, and keeping concept
relevant through menu development and physical plant innovations
* Renovated, opened and operated a multi-concept, 27,000 square foot facility th
at housed two diverse restaurants, a state-of-the-art sports bar, game room and
banquet and catering facilities
* Designed and developed two distinct menus from scratch including logo developm
ent and protection, graphics, layout and cost projections
* Devised and implemented an annual marketing budget of approximately $100,000
* Spear-headed the purchase, design, construction, creation and operation of a b
anquet & catering hall
* Developed and mentored managers, leading to their promotion to and success in
higher-level management positions
* Recognized as a community leader for spearheading and participating in local c
haritable events
* Opened a consulting firm that assists business owners with operational, strate
gic and financial opportunities

- Education -
Augusta College: Augusta, Ga.
Business Administration & History
Georgia Southern College: Statesboro, Ga
Westside High School: Augusta, Ga