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Strategic Leader ★ Influencer ★ Expert ★ Maximizing Top-line Sales and Bottom-line ProfitsI am a seasoned operations executive with history, strengths, and a well-document record of results in the development and leadership of a multimillion-dollar multi-state specialty coffee, food and beverage operations for a Fortune 500 retailer.My success to date has been built on a successful career and extensive experience in full-service restaurant and large-scale food service operations, specialty product concept development and branding, and driving world-class customer experiences.I have delivered YOY sales growth, solid financial results, and built specialty products from the ground up. My leadership impact has led to the following career highlights:☑ Grew restaurant division sales from $30M to $250M. Launched and grew Nordstrom’s specialty coffee business $70M during tenure.☑ Cultivated supply chain partnerships that leveraged national buying power to grow scratch recipe food and beverage operations, product sources, menu development and branded retail products.☑ Increased in-store restaurant presence from 35 stores/60 F&B operations to 116 stores/200 F&B operations across the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.☑ Developed and led the operational execution of 70+ various operations and concepts that included full and quick-service restaurants, concession operations, sports and entertainment foodservice venues, and specialty coffee bars.☑ Consulted to create the financial and operations framework that returned a Chicago-based fine dining restaurant to break-even in 6 months.☑ Selected and expanded Fair Trade, Direct Trade, and Micro Lot retail coffee programs for Nordstrom Specialty Coffee.☛ SPECIALTIES ☚Specialty Coffee Sourcing and Operations➟ Key Account Development ➟ Marketing Strategy ➟ Culinary ➟ Retail ➟ Innovative Brand Development ➟ World-Class Customer Experience ➟ Food & Beverage Operations ➟ Asset Management ➟ P&L Management ➟ Revenue Growth ➟ Sales Growth ➟ Social Responsibility ➟ Environmentally Responsible Sourcing ➟ Concept Development ➟ Product Development ➟ Operations Leadership ➟ Business Strategy ➟ Marketing Strategy ➟ Training Programs

Listed skills include Restaurants, Food, Team Building, Retail, and 27 others.

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  Northwestern University

  Economics