Darryl Motley
Chicago
Summary
Professional with over 15 years of experience in leadership, project management, and customer service. Proven ability to build effective teams and optimize operations, resulting in measurable outcomes. Recent completion of Windy City Harvest Sustainable Horticulture and Agriculture Certificate Program. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to new challenges in urban agriculture and horticulture.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Restaurant Manager
Home Run Inn
Chicago
08.2017 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership, overseeing all aspects of restaurant operations with a focus on service excellence and efficiency.
- Manage and develop staff through hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
- Implement and enforce standard operating procedures for food preparation, safety, and cleanliness.
- Drive revenue growth through marketing strategies, customer engagement, and upselling techniques.
- Partner with suppliers to manage inventory, control costs, and ensure high-quality products.
- Cultivate a positive, team-oriented workplace that promotes employee development and retention.
- Maintain high standards of customer satisfaction by addressing feedback and resolving concerns promptly.
Food Preparation Specialist
Home Run Inn
Chicago
01.2013 - 08.2017
- Mentored staff to achieve kitchen goals and enhance daily task efficiency.
- Ensured dish consistency and quality through precise preparation and attention to detail.
- Trained new employees in food preparation, storage, equipment operation, and sanitation practices.
- Prepared workstations and supplies to optimize productivity during opening and closing shifts.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely, maintaining efficiency in food preparation processes.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food assembly for timely service.
- Monitored inventory levels and facilitated supply restocking as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstations throughout shifts, adhering to health regulations.
Project Manager
TST Consulting
Chicago
07.2007 - 03.2014
- Achieved project objectives by collaborating with team members to meet deadlines.
- Developed innovative solutions that enhanced team performance and project outcomes.
- Prioritized tasks effectively to accomplish service goals efficiently.
- Conducted thorough research and data analysis to support strategic planning decisions.
- Utilized software tools to streamline processes and optimize operational performance.
- Identified cost-saving opportunities by creating functional solutions to complex problems.
- Led large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate delays and maintain project timelines.
Education
Roots of Success Environmental Literate Certificate, Advanced Certificate of Sustainable Urban Horticulture, Certificate of Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Certificate -
City Colleges of Chicago (Windy City Harvest)
01.2024
High School Diploma -
Lincoln’s Challenge Academy
01.2002
Skills
- Strategic leadership and management
- Team building and development
- Scheduling expertise
- Food safety certification
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Budgeting and inventory oversight
- Recruitment strategies
- Crop planning techniques
- Pest management solutions
- Harvest logistics
- Planting documentation
- Water management practices
- Sustainable agriculture methods
- Land use sustainability
- Procurement strategies
- Design implementation for sustainability
- Climate-smart agriculture techniques
- Organic farming practices
- Urban agriculture initiatives
- Biodynamic methods in agriculture
- Community-supported agriculture programs
- Sustainable development education
- Project management skills
- Customer relationship management
- Profit and loss oversight
- Revenue forecasting
Affiliations
Community Food Pantry Volunteer Our Lady of the Angels (OLA) Chicago, IL (2017 - Present)
Certification
Sustainable Agriculture
Timeline
Restaurant Manager
Home Run Inn
08.2017 - Current
Food Preparation Specialist
Home Run Inn
01.2013 - 08.2017
Project Manager
TST Consulting
07.2007 - 03.2014
Roots of Success Environmental Literate Certificate, Advanced Certificate of Sustainable Urban Horticulture, Certificate of Sustainable Urban Agriculture, Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Certificate -
City Colleges of Chicago (Windy City Harvest)
High School Diploma -
Lincoln’s Challenge Academy