Dennis Shuster

76-A cedar dr. Watkinsville GA. 30677

Cell 706-207-9855

dennisshu1947@yahoo.com

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Seeking a management position within the restaurant industry where experience

will
be utilized and acquired skills will be challenged with the opportunity to contribute
to
the goals and profitability of the company.

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Use clear, concise communication skills in conjunction with organizational skills

to
perform daily duties.

Work well as a team member or independently.

Met or exceeded all performance goals to date.

Developed and implemented improved policies and procedures resulting in

improved
efficiency and productivity.

Spearheaded and successfully implemented ongoing recruitment program to

hire and
effectively train all personnel.

QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS

A self-motivated professional with over 20 years of progressive experience and

demonstrated success in restaurant management. Strengths include strict cost
and
inventory controls with focus on outstanding customer service and cash
management.

Organized and detail oriented with the ability to make decisions and solve
problems
based on in-depth knowledge of the industry.

Skilled in employee development, motivation and retention resulting in

increased
productivity.
 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills contribute to ability to
interface
effectively with management staff and clientele of every level

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

1983 - 1994 General Manager - Captain D's (Shoneys). Dallas, TX

Responsible for bottom line profitability and all day-to-day operations, including
cash
management, purchasing, quality and inventory control. Functions included
hiring,
training, scheduling, motivating and employee development; oversight of facility
maintenance and cleanliness, sales and some preparation of operational reports
as
well as initiation of some sales and marketing activities.

1980 - 1983 General Manager - Pizza Hut. Atlanta, GA

Same responsibilities as Captain D's above.

1977 - 1980 General Manager - Denny's Restaurant. Atlanta, Georgia

Same responsibilities as Captain D's and Pizza Hut above.

1995 - 2008 Manager, Collections - Rent-A-Center. Euclid, OH

Oversight of day-to-day collection activities which included supervision of
collection
managers, loading and unloading of trucks, showroom and sales activity,
deliveries
and service calls.

EDUCATION

Diploma - Kent State University High School. Kent, OH

Kent State University. Kent, OH

Business Administration Courses - completed 21 credit hours
Business Administration Courses - completed 21 credit hours
Business Administration Courses - completed 21 credit hours

U.S. Army
Numerous industry based training programs in food preparation, sanitation,
supervisory and management.