Vendor Sales Manager for the SRAM portfolio.

Did freelance work for the TexasBikeRacing website. Typically in the format of race previews or race reports.

Oversaw the purchasing of all inventory as it relates to hard goods, soft goods, parts, and accessories for three locations. Preparing and verifying purchase orders as well as confirming the receipt of goods. Working with vendors in negotiating terms and dating. Also responsible for budgeting, forecasting, expenses, and placing pre-season orders. All aspects of the supply chain in regard to shipping and receiving fell under my leadership.

Wrote a monthly column in The Racing Post, a Texas publication for the cycling community. The column was based on products new to the market.

Responsible for ensuring exceptional food and customer service for every guest. Promoted to training server within 6 weeks of completing training. Consistently and currently in the Top 5 server rankings.Assisted in the daily training of new employees

Responsible for the daily operations and execution including: personnel management, guest satisfaction, line checks, facility audits, invoicing, inventories and, employee development.Supervised 80 employees and 4 managersAnnual sales volume of 3.4 million.Lowered and maintained employee turnover from 155% to sub 100%. Training Manager in a Certified Training Restaurant.Involved in the training of eight managers in development.Participated in training and development of both staff and managers at a New Store Opening.ServSafe and Responsible Alcohol Service certified.Winner of Cantina of the quarter award for all around performance Q1 Fiscal 2007.

I briefly worked for Houlihan's. I left the company shortly after training due to new ownership closing down units and putting the company in Chapter 11 bankruptcy

A local Kansas City Grill and Bar offering scratch food in a very casual atmosphere.2.2 million in annual salesOversaw the daily operations and execution including: opening, closing, production schedules, staff scheduling and training.In charge of marketing in the bar creating a Club 54 card for our regulars.Involved with payroll, petty cash, labor analysis and, cost analysis.Developed ideas for future buildings during expansion from two stores to seven.Responsible for menu development and testing.