Adam Lyons is an experienced manager with over 20 years of experience managing Taco Bell and Arby's locations. He has a proven track record of improving operations and achieving sales and profitability targets. He is skilled at developing teams, implementing procedures, and driving commercial performance. Currently, he is working towards completing his bachelor's degree at Purdue University while continuing his role as General Manager at Taco Bell, where he has worked since 2011.

1. Adam Lyons
260-444-6141
adamlyons@rocketmail.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
An inspirational and experienced manager who has a long track record of success in a management
role with significant commercial acumen and possesses the team leadership skills needed to improve
inefficiencies and get results. Will take charge of all aspects of an operation and its standards driven
leader who can hit the ground running.
CAREER HISTORY
GENERAL MANAGER – January 2011 - present
Taco Bell – Fort Wayne, IN
Responsible for managing a team to deliver excellent results and achieve the highest operational
standards across all areas of the business. Also in charge of overseeing all the organization’s
operations in accordance with the company's brand, product and service standards.
Duties;
 Driving and delivering the commercial performance of the business.
 Scheduling workloads to meet priorities and targets.
 Implementing business procedures.
 Organizing staff schedules.
 Performing P&L analysis.
 Organizing the maintenance of equipment.
 Ensuring that company goals are met in a timely fashion by the efficient and effective
management of personnel and resources.
 Working with other department heads.
 Involved in the recruitment and mentoring of new staff.
 Delegating responsibilities.
 Undertaking staff performance reviews.
 Establishing the businesses objectives.
 Driving the sales and marketing strategy.
GENERAL MANAGER – May 1993 – January 2011
Arby’s – Fort Wayne, IN
Responsible for leading a team to operational excellence and for delivering profitable sales and
margins.
Duties;
 Planning ahead and hiring staff based on projected future needs.
 Making decisions on behalf of the store and department.
 Ensuring a seamless experience for customers by creating customer centric environment.

2.  Implementing financial procedures and review their effectiveness.
 Devising effective office procedures for efficient working.
 Leveraging ideas and best practice processes to ensure results are achieved.
 Performing P&L analysis.
 Maintaining brand and merchandising standards.
 Conducting regular store meetings.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
General Management
 Ability to develop and implement operational procedures.
 Ability to influence the behaviors of others to achieve goals and get things done.
 Able to build and capitalize on a wide network of contacts.
 Can grow existing revenue streams and develop new ones.
 Passionate about customer service.
 Understanding of organizational structures.
 Accustomed to working with senior management.
 Able to communicate and present confidently, clearly and expressively.
Personal
 A passion for excellence.
 Ability to create new ideas for generating revenue and business opportunities.
 Resilient when faced with setbacks.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Business Operations
Team Building
Budgetary Control
Employee Relations
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Purdue University – 1993-1997 2014-Present – Working towards completion of Bachelor’s Degree
REFERENCES
Available on request.