Derrick A.

Truitt
8933 S. East End Ave. Chicago, IL 60617
Phone 773 4165-4558 Email: derricktruitt703@ yahoo.com
Objective Hardworking professional with an extensive management background of over 20 years of
experience, looking to obtain a challenging, full-time position with the opportunity for
advancement. Certified in the State of Illinois in food sanitation.

Management Experience
Responsible for daily store/restaurant operations and the consistent
enforcement of pre-established policies and procedures.
Interviewed, hired, and organized orientation sessions for all new employees.
Coordinated management development programs.
Evaluated staff performance and authorized employee promotions and/or
terminations.
Responsible of all aspects of processing payroll.
Ensured all check ledgers and reports accurately reflected current activity.
Monitored inventory and ordered supplies when necessary.
Handled a large volume of cash, check, and credit transactions with an annual
average of 1.7 million dollars in sales.
Performed minor equipment repairs to ensure all machinery met existing
quality and safety standards.
Maintained updated knowledge and understanding of products to consistently
deliver professional and timely customer service.
Attended additional training programs on quality assurance, management
development, and advanced operations.
Ensured restaurants were in compliance with all sanitary and safety codes.
Evaluated and managed profit and loss statements.

Employment Artiss Lounge Night Club 4/08-12/08

Manager

Chicago Legends Night Club 6/07-4/08

Supervisor

One World Productions - Chicago, IL 12/00-Present

Runner (Temporary)

Walgreens - Waukegan, IL 08/01-02/03

Kodak Photo Specialist

Elite Labor - Chicago, IL 03/98-10/99

Various Temporary Assignments

TCI Cable - Chicago, IL 11/96-10/97

Field Technician

White Hen Pantry - Chicago, IL 01/96-05/96

Manager

Checkers Double Drive Thru Chicago, IL 08/95-01/96

Manager

McDonalds - Chicago, IL 11/75-07/95

Manager

Education The Cara Program - Chicago, IL 09/04-03/05

Career Development Training
Intensive training and instruction on job readiness techniques
and enhancing life skills.
Office Services Skills The Cara Program Chicago, IL 01/05
Completed over 15 hours of office service training.

Financial Services Seminar-The Cara Program-Chicago, IL 12/04

Attended over 50 hours of Banking Industry Training in
partnership with
Bank One and The First Bank of Oak Park.

SaniSafe - Chicago, IL 03/00

State of Illinois Food Sanitation Certificate.
Certified since 1988
Recertified in 2000
 Loretta Adult/Woodlawn Prep. - Chicago, IL
High School Diploma.

Derrick A. Truitt 8933 S. East End Ave. Chicago, IL 60617 Phone: 773 4165-4558 Email: derricktruitt703@ yahoo.com