candace mcmillion
@candacemcmillion
Experienced restaurant leader and family advocate delivering trauma-informed client care and operational excellence.
What I'm looking for
I am a hands-on leader with experience managing fast-paced restaurant operations and providing trauma-informed advocacy in shelter settings. I combine strong organizational skills with excellent communication to drive team performance, ensure safety, and deliver quality service.
My background includes General Manager and Assistant Manager roles where I led hiring, training, inventory, cash management, and operations improvements that significantly raised store performance. I also ran a small business and handled renovations, procurement, and financial records.
Previously, as a Family Advocate I conducted intakes, maintained program compliance, coordinated with funding sources, and provided crisis intervention and case management while upholding professional and ethical standards.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
General Manager
Wingstop
Jan 2025 - Present (11 months)
Lead store operations, team building, hiring and firing, and food-safety compliance to maintain service quality and drive store performance.
Assistant Manager
Zaxby's
Feb 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Managed daily restaurant operations including inventory, truck orders, cash management, and led staff to deliver consistent guest experiences.
Package Handler (Seasonal)
UPS
Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)
Processed, sorted, scanned and loaded packages to meet shipping deadlines while following safety procedures and handling parcels up to 75 lbs.
Assistant General Manager
Bojangles
Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 (6 months)
Oversaw daily operations, inventory, truck orders, cashbook and scheduling; contributed to transforming the store to top performance within weeks.
Business Owner
Greedyfly
Jan 2021 - Feb 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Planned and managed store renovation, procurement, cashbooks and daily operations for a retail/food business.
Family Advocate
St Mary’s Family Shelter
May 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 9 months)
Managed client intake and referrals, maintained reporting and compliance, provided crisis intervention and case management for families in shelter care.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Pursuing a Bachelor in Accounting and Finance at Southern New Hampshire University; coursework focused on accounting and financial principles.
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