Byron Whitney

Experience

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  Applebee's

  Nov 2006 - Dec 2010

  Bartender

  I was responsible for many aspects of the bar's operation including: Beverage preparation and presentation, bar cleanliness, inventory maintenance, and guest safety with regards to alcohol consumption.

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  McDonald's Corporation

  Apr 2011 - Mar 2012

  Manager

  I started out working the cash register at McDonald's. Within a few months, I learned every position in the restaurant and became a manager on the night shift. I worked as a manager until I was promoted to General Manager at my second job, Little Cesars.

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  Little Caesars Pizza

  Nov 2011 - Mar 2013

  District Manager

  I worked in every position with this franchise. I began as a pizza/prep helper in Palestine, TX and worked my way up to General Manager within 4 months. As General Manager, I was responsible for all aspects of the operations of this franchise. These include: Hiring, training, ordering, scheduling, inventory control, loss prevention, and marketing. In November 2012, I began to oversee the operations of two additional locations in Ennis, TX and Athens, TX.

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  Tiki Hut Bar and Grill

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Bar Manager

  I was responsibility for all aspects of the bar operations. My responsibilities included beverage preparation and presentation, bar cleanliness, inventory maintenance and ordering, and training.

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  Dallas Manufacturing Company, Inc

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2015

  Although my primary responsibility is pet bed production, I oversee all aspects of the night shift for the Dallas Manufacturing Company. Night shift employs between 70 and 125 people (depending on the time of year) and I am the single point of accountability for the following departments: Production, Receiving, Shipping, and Maintenance. Additionally, I train all new employees, help facilitate Human Resources, and ensure OSHA compliance and general employee safety. Dallas Manufacturing Company is now a subsidiary of Central Garden and Pet. Show less

  • Night Shift Supervisor

    Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Night Shift Shipping Supervisor

    Aug 2013 - Mar 2014
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  Central Garden & Pet dba Dallas Manufacturing Company

  Dec 2015 - Aug 2023

  I currently oversee all aspects of the second shift for the Dallas Manufacturing Company. Night shift employs between 120 and 200 people (depending on the time of year) and I am the single point of accountability for the following departments: Fiber Fill, Assembly, Receiving, Shipping, and Maintenance. Additional responsibilities include new employee orientation and training, assisting in Human Resources facilitation, and ensuring OSHA compliance and general employee safety. Although my primary responsibility is pet bed production, I oversee all aspects of the night shift for the Dallas Manufacturing Company. Night shift employs between 60 and 125 people (depending on the time of year) and I am the single point of accountability for the following departments: Production, Receiving, Shipping, and Maintenance. Additionally, I train all new employees, help facilitate Human Resources, and ensure OSHA compliance and general employee safety.

  • Second Shift Manager

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2023

  • Night Shift Supervisor

    Dec 2015 - Aug 2017
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  Central Home Brands

  Aug 2023 - now

  Ecommerce Operations Manager