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Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States

Idaho Falls, Id

Scottsdale, Az

Oversee execution of conferences, corporate sponsored regional meetings, and local corporate eventsSuccessfully execute all aspects of Annual Franchise Conference for 1900+ attendees including management of meeting space capacity and layout, food and beverage, room block, online and onsite registration, and on-site staffingCoordinate and manage multiple team relationships including venue, production (A/V), expo (general contractor/collateral producer), and internal to execute seamless experiences for attendeesOversee event(s) website (Cvent) and mobile app (CrowdCompass) build-outs and on-going application executionManage adherence to (and approval of modifications) $2M+ event(s) budgetSchedule and coordinate multi-city roadshows including sourcing appropriate venues, negotiating terms for space rental, audio/visual, and room blocksManage year-round project deliverables for all corporate eventsCoordinate and perform site visits to ensure venue(s) meet program needsLead internal committee for corporate event selection and execution

Scottsdale

Engaged with prospective franchisees in the corporate-owned markets to move them through the sales process from initial due diligence through to franchise agreement awardInternally managed prospects' progression utilizing FranConnect platformUtilized mapping software to manage territories available for developmentCoordinated and facilitated monthly validation calls with network-wide franchise candidatesCoordinated and facilitated Discovery Days on an as needed basis with prospects from corporate-owned marketsManaged the active sales pipeline and provided weekly updates to upper managementAttended and presented franchise opportunity at various franchise exposManaged and evaluated prospective franchisee applications to include financial merit, business experience/accumen, credit and background reportsGuided regional developers and prospective franchisees through discovery and approval processManaged the vetting process with regional developers and internal executives to ensure qualified candidates experience timely progression through the application process

Scottsdale, Az

Received and reviewed site approval packages to include site plans, demographics, and LOI'sResearched supporting site data using Buxton Scout (psychographics tool), and Costar (commercial real estate tool) programsGuided regional developers and franchisees through real estate process; site selection, draft lease, territory boundaries, and lease executionWorked with regional developers to establish protected territories to ensure adequate brand developmentPrepared territory Exhibit A amendments to franchise agreements for franchisee signature and CEO executionReviewed leases for key clauses and verbiage; advised changes when appropriateCommunicated with corporate employees and vendors upon lease execution via lease triggersCommunicated with regional developers to maintain accurate records regarding development activityMaintained development activity report for executives.Maintained internal database (Microsoft Dynamics CRM) for development milestones and franchisee complianceCollaborated with development team to forecast annual and monthly lease triggersConsulted with executive team regarding regional developer and franchisee renewals and real estate requirementsParticipated on a committee to streamline future development proceduresWorked with Director of Design and Construction to review construction plans

Scottsdale, Arizona

Reported monthly financial standings to Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Board of DirectorsRecorded cash and general ledger transactions through appropriate accounting modules in Great Plains softwarePerformed month-end tasks to include work-papers, general ledger entries, and financial statements for the corporate entity and subsidiary entitiesMaintained daily cash reporting for Chief Financial Officer and ControllerProcessed all deposit transactions through online applicationReconciled bank statements for corporate and subsidiary entitiesManaged all franchisee banking records for royalties and other ACH purposesImplemented and maintain the use of fixed assets module in Great Plains including depreciation entries and schedulesPerformed accounts payable functions for corporate entityPartnered with regional developers in the funding and accounts payable to over 30 regional co-opsPrepared monthly bank reconciliations and accounting recaps for regional co-opsParticipated in the establishment of fund segregation for regional co-opsProcessed weekly royalties and miscellaneous bank transactions using ACH functions and bank templates

Chandler, Arizona

Assisted and advised Sellers and Buyers through real estate transactionsConducted market evaluations; developed and implemented marketing plansNegotiated contracts on behalf of clients with other Realtors

Bachelors Of Business Administration, Management, 3.83

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.94

License, Real Estate

General Studies