• Synthesized current business intelligence data to produce meaningful reports, while coaching clients on identifying and monitoring their KPI.• Analyzed system and platform performance capabilities to optimize operations and exceed financial goals.• Derived conceptual designs from business objectives to deliver software and applications according to specifications for functionality and performance.

Owner and operator of an eclectic bistro and catering enterprise with a fusion-based cuisine focused on tapas, light entrees and desserts. Became a "go-to" location for artists, musicians and students by offering a vibrant ambiance and a stage for local talent.

Managed an Irish pub in central Seattle with annual revenues of $20 million

Purchased, rehabbed, and managed a series of residential properties in the greater South Bend, IN area.

Served as Operating Partner for a franchised market of 25 Panera Bread Bakery/Cafes with sales in excess of $40 million as well as the CFO for the Panera market and our Pizza Hut affiliate with combined sales in excess of $100 million. Delivered excellent financial and operational results that culminated in the sale of our market at a multiple of five times EBITDA, or a net financial gain to the ownership group of $30 millionCFO and Senior VP of Human Resources and Information Technology for the Panera market and our Pizza Hut affiliate with combined sales in excess of $100 million. Ensured all financial statements were in compliance with GAAP and that all debt covenants were met.Created a management bonus system that tied key operations metrics with cash flow objectives and improved management retention while adding 2.5% to EBITDA, or $2.0 million annually.Led the development of the Human Resource function includiing optimal recruiting, the creation of an employee manual, job descriptions and effective compensation structure.Managed day to day Human Resource issues for over 5,000 employees in over 130 locations.Developed a direct link to each restaurant’s POS and time clock data with direct processing on our MAS 200 system. This led to a four day reduction in the preparation of payroll checks and the termination of our Paychex contract.Engineered a self-funded and self-insured health care plan that saved the organization $2.5 million annually

Served as CFO along with a role as an Operating Partner for a franchisee of Panera Bread Bakery/Cafes. In addition, served as CFO for an affiliated Pizza Hut franchise. The two entities had a combined annual revenue of $140 million.

Led a team that developed a forecasting system that generated operating plans for over 500 locations across six restaurant concepts and 30 distinct legal entities. Individual operating plans were consolidated and used to provide multiple scenarios of a global earnings modelCreated a comprehensive Treasury management system that served as the control mechanism for the $150 million Lime of Credit by minimizing debt service cost and ensuring compliance with all debt covenantsAnalyzed critical data and recommended solutions to all functional areas of the organization

Worked with peers across all functional areas to create a database that enabled detailed analysis of key financial and operational metricsServed as Controller and Financial Liaison for four manufacturing facilitiesAnalyzed pricing for consumer and industrial productsAnalyzed critical data and recommended solutions to all functional areas of the organizationWrote the MD&A for the company's 10-Q report