Genevive Peternell
@genevivepeternell
Unit Manager and operations leader specializing in training, compliance, and performance improvement.
What I'm looking for
I’m an accomplished operations leader with a strong background in training and mentoring, focused on improving workforce capability while keeping business standards tight. I’m known for implementing communication strategies that drive alignment, accountability, and results.
As a Unit Manager at Waffle House, I schedule hourly associates to corporate red lines, interview and onboard staff, and manage terminations and counseling according to policy. I train new associates using Waffle House SOPs, complete maintenance tasks per standards, oversee inventory receiving and verification, and ensure food cost stays at or below goal.
Before that, I served as a Construction Superintendent at AOT Roofing and Construction, where I coordinated daily job details with crews, ensured materials and equipment readiness, and handled client-facing updates on issues, changes, and scheduling. I reviewed time sheets and processed payroll weekly, managed budgets to maximize profits, and handled billing and collections under contract schedules.
Earlier roles—Warehouse Lead and Safety Specialist at Walmart Regional Realty Executive Warehouse, and multiple security/operations leadership positions—strengthened my safety program ownership, OSHA-aligned inspections, data-driven problem analysis, and cross-functional communication with upper management and frontline teams. I bring a growth mindset, strong organization, and reliable execution across logistics, operations, and compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Unit Manager
Waffle House
Apr 2025 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Scheduled hourly associates per corporate requirements and ensured compliance with Waffle House SOPs. Interviewed, hired, terminated, and trained staff while managing inventory receiving/verification, maintenance tasks, and invoice payouts.
Construction Superintendent
AOT Roofing and Construction
Jan 2023 - Apr 2025 (2 years 3 months)
Supervised daily site work by reviewing job details and changes with the crew, ensuring materials/equipment availability. Managed client communication, time sheets and weekly payroll processing, budgeting to maximize profits, and billing/collections under contract schedules of values.
Warehouse Lead and Safety Specialist
Jan 2020 - Jan 2023 (3 years)
Led warehouse operations and safety programs by coordinating inventory verification through cycle counts and Control Tower Inventory Software. Planned inspections and assigned picklists/warehouse upkeep tasks while liaising between upper management and staff, including training promoted leads and newly hired personnel.
Coordinated shipping and receiving schedules to meet delivery needs and improve logistics performance within transportation constraints. Maintained inventory control via data entry, managed quality control assurance using proprietary software, and resolved customer issues with suppliers.
Customer Service Dispatcher
Vision Security
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Handled customer complaints via phone and email, providing timely and accurate resolutions while building long-term client relationships. Coordinated service calls by managing access information, inventory levels, service tickets, and technician dispatch updates.
Assistant Security Director
Andy Frain Security Services
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)
Conducted investigations on complaints from mall occupants and visitors, training new hires on policies and procedures. Interviewed prospective employees and offered positions when available.
Planned and organized employee scheduling to address location complexity and capacity challenges while minimizing payroll overtime. Mediated issues between employees and clients with diverse backgrounds.
Safety Attendant
Onpoint Industrial Services
Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)
Served as an Exxon Mobile Permit Acceptor by eliminating fire hazards and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Monitored hot work to achieve 100% spark containment.
Safety Attendant Foreman
Total Safety
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Reviewed and analyzed work environments to control and prevent disease or injury risks, enforcing site-specific OSHA regulations. Focused on chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risk mitigation.
Operations Supervisor
Patriot Security EOC
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 (11 months)
Led operations for forty-five sites by creating a collaborative environment focused on open communication, respect, and objectivity. Counseled, coached, and disciplined employees regarding company and client policies.
Foreman - Avian Flu Project
EMR Incorporated
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Maintained 214 daily logs for weather updates, incidents, and USDA site visits while supervising clean-up crews. Ensured safety compliance through biohazard gear, LEL/CO/oxygen monitoring, and other legal requirements for site protocols.
HRC Site Supervisor
Universal Protection Services
Jan 2011 - Jan 2015 (4 years)
Administered security for eight locations, supporting sites including chemical plant, call center, airport, and hotel properties. Controlled weekly payroll overtime with an unbilled OT of under 1.2% while supervising site operations.
Office Manager & Quality Control
Crown Roofing and Construction
Jan 2007 - Jan 2011 (4 years)
Managed office operations for hurricane repairs and performed FEMA Quality Control inspections. Negotiated contracts and job site security, contributing to a 45% net profit margin.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration (Entrepreneurship)
Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship, expected to complete in 05/2026.
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration
Completed an Associate of Science in Business Administration in 12/2019.
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