Highly effective consultant, communicator, educator and trained mediator. A wealth of experiencing success in meeting the challenges of business as a lifelong Operations Specialist. Extensive experience as Owner, Director and Manager. Concentration in restaurant/hospitality operations and food manufacturing. Focus on education, implementation and continual improvement of people and the operational process, training and mentoring, and organizational structure. Roles include Director of Operations, General Manager, Sales Manager, Owner, Managing Partner and Company Founder.Specialties: Communication, Organizational Leadership, Executive Management, Business Development, Operational Development, Operational Efficiencies, Product Development, Product Management, Menu Analysis & Development, Procurement, Vendor Management, Team Building and Leadership, Staff Management, Training and Development, Education, Mediation, Coaching and Mentoring, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategies, P&L Management, Budgeting, Start-Up Operations, Outsourcing, Restaurant FOH/BOH Best Practices, Facility Management, Sanitation/Hygiene.