Karen Williams has over 10 years of experience in restaurant management. She received her BA in Political Science from Clemson University and her JD from the University of South Carolina School of Law. As the Operating Partner of Sticky Fingers Ribhouse since 2011, she transformed a struggling restaurant into one that meets financial objectives and exceeds sales goals. Previously, she was a General Manager and Assistant Manager at Ruby Tuesday restaurants, overseeing operations and staff.
1. KAREN H. WILLIAMS
5 4 2 Bric k Ba rn La ne • Goose C ree k , SC 29 4 4 5
Phone 8 43 . 5 5 7 . 5 3 1 2 • E -ma il k he nry 6 3 0 @y a hoo. c om
Professional Summary
Results-driven professional with a successful career in management.
Skilled at developing initiatives that achieve sales goals and enhance
profits. Highly effective communicator and team leader with proven
ability to build long-term relationships with both customers and
team. Diverse educational background providing knowledge of a
variety of fields including finance, human resources, and general legal
principles.
Education
2001 - 2004 Clemson University Clemson, SC
B.A. Political Science
Graduated Cum Laude in 3 years
2004- 2007 University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
School of Law
Juris Doctorate
Recipient of the CALI Award and Irvin Steinberg Award in the field of
Workers’ Compensation
Professional Experience
April 2011- Present Sticky Fingers Ribhouse
Operating Partner
Transformed restaurant that was struggling with profitability and
sales into a restaurant that meets financial objectives and exceeds
sales goals.
Founding member and officer of the Summerville Restaurant
Association.
July 2009- April 2011 Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
[ City, State ]
General Manager
Responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the
restaurant including hiring, training, scheduling, product ordering,
and profitability.
September 2007- July 2009 Ruby Tuesday Restaurant
[ City, State ]
Assistant Manger
Responsible for overseeing a service staff of over 40 employees.
Provide support and motivation to service team to meet sales
goals and profitability objectives.
References Available Upon Request