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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Contracted banquet server providing an exceptional guest experience. Adaptable to a variety of service environments but gravitate to upscale, boutique hotels where the mission is focused on the guest experience.

Set up and strike equipment for live performances at arenas, stadiums, and music venues including rigging, trusses, stage decking, video walls, lighting and audio equipment.

Irving, Texas, United States

7‑Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7‑Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7‑Eleven stores, 7‑Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations.The Category Support Coordinator is responsible for the coordinating of data elements for products in the assortment. Typical activities include: new item introduction, item expansion, test items, and coordination with vendor contacts. Expectation is that coordinators execute product information exchanges between 7-Eleven master systems and vendors in a high volume, low error tolerance environment.

Lewisville, Texas, United States

Deliver an exceptional guest experience, providing a fresh and full shopping experience during all hours of operations, prioritizing the guest’s needs over task.Uphold and maintain the execution of the Food & Beverage StandardsUnderstand how operational procedures impact shortage and profitabilityExecute Food & Beverage processes including FDC/RDC replenishment, pulls, stocking, zoning, in-stocks routines, data accuracy, culling, rotation, cleaning, Item Removal, signing and backstockExecute fast-mover inventory by proactively adding and removing items as seasonality, ad, transitions and demand requireFollow all food safety requirements as outlined through best practice

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

At Conquer Benefit Advisors, we take the time to understand what sets your business apart from your competition. We then strategically design an employee benefits package to align with your unique corporate culture. Our solutions help to keep your benefits competitive and allow you to attract and retain the best talent.

Irving, Tx

As a financial advisor and the certified educator for Prudential's Pathways Financial Wellness program, I led workshops and seminars within the workplaces of major North Texas companies including Samsung Semiconductor, Essilor USA, Fannie Mae, and Uline. Topics including investing, retirement planning, insurance, and budgeting were presented in a group setting. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to meet for personalized assistance through individual consultations about their unique financial challenges and opportunities.• Completed fact-finding process to allow for thorough understanding of clients’ financial goals and needs.• Developed customized ideas and solutions for each client • Specialized in helping clients meet their protection needs through a variety of insurance products and chart a course to retirement with an appropriate investment strategy.

Addison, Texas, United States

Attentive, courteous and guest-focused banquet server employed at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel. Professional and energetic, providing exemplary service and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Bringing excellent communication skills and dedication.

Dallas-Fort Worth

Food and beverage consulting and management services for entertainment venues. Expertise in menu optimization, procurement, branding strategies, employee incentives, and customer loyalty. Utilizing a 360-degree approach to the evaluation of existing operations and the development of new facilities.

Dallas, Texas, United States

ShowBiz Cinemas, which operated 43 screens, was about to reveal plans for four new locations with the first scheduled to open in the summer of 2015. The full expansion would double the circuit’s size to 86 screens and include both bowling alleys and family entertainment centers making ShowBiz Cinemas one of the leading privately owned theatre operators in Texas. I was contracted, through my consulting firm, Concessions Guru, to provide services including food & beverage facility design, project budgeting and management, qualifying vendors via RFP process, purchasing, and food & beverage operations. Developed concepts and constructed facilities providing theatre and bowling guests with menu options that included brisket sliders, flatbread pizzas, angus burgers, chicken tenders, as well as hand-scooped Blue Bell ice cream and a full selection of Starbucks beverages. Licensed bars served a complete selection of mixed drinks, premium wines, craft beers and frozen cocktails.

Plano, Tx

Responsible for all aspects of the Food, Beverage and In-Theatre Amusements domestic operating unit. F&B components include traditional movie theatre concessions, Cafe Cinemas featuring a complete Starbucks beverage menu and either hand-scooped ice cream or gelato, Studio Eats QSR's, Cinemark Movie Bistro dine-in theatres, and Crave bars. Food & Beverage revenue for 2012 was $546 million --- representing strong annual growth from $297 million in 2006 when I joined the company. Instrumental in the development and roll-out of self-serve concession concepts which improved the customer experience by reducing transaction time and expanding product selection. Achieved revenue growth and maintained cost controls which consistently exceeded competitor results. Additionally managed all revenue channels beyond the box office including game arcades, internet-enabled photo booths, prize redemption games, and licensed merchandise. Amusements contributed tens of millions of incremental revenue to the organization's financial results. Success is the result of ability to think outside the box and a management style which encourages collaboration. Strengths include merchandising, contract negotiation, analyzing customer behavior, sales forecasting, facility design, concept development, and optimization of product mix.

Oversight of the Concessions and Purchasing departments which were each headed by a VP.

Pacifc Concession provided venture capital financing to movie theatre operators seeking to upgrade or acquire new facilities. Pacific Concessions would secure a medium to longterm sublease of the concession operation and negotiate a revenue share agreement with theatre operator as a means of recouping their investment. As Director of Operations I was involved in all aspects of the business with primary focus on maximizing concessions revenue at approximately 100 venues as well as participating in the risk-return analysis of prospective new ventures.

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance