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Hillsdale, Mi, Us

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Prague, The Capital, Czech Republic

Played key leadership role in opening the first restaurants in a new country.► Pioneered franchise expansion into Eastern Europe, navigating and dominating entirely new equipment and product sourcing requirements, legal considerations, and financial practices.

Michigan, United States

Initiated and led multi-site fast-casual restaurants in a new market. Managed operations and built a 100-member team.► Launched 4 locations in 15 months and achieved profitability in 14 months (22 months ahead of business plan).► Through an acquisition, added 3 new locations in one month.

Held multiple leadership roles throughout tenure with Subway. Managed advertising budgets up to $700K.► Rallied reluctant business owners to garner buy-in for the legendary ‘$5-Foot-Long’ campaign that rocketed growth throughout territory 168% in first year.► Led sourcing, selection, and onboarding of new advertising agencies.► Earned ‘Collaborator of the Year’ award for efforts unifying advertising messaging across the entire state of Michigan, achieving strong brand awareness and consistency throughout multiple locations.

Remote, Michigan

Brought on by franchise founder as the youngest business development agent in the history of the company. Challenged with establishing brand across 3 territories spanning 40 counties. Built, led, and motivated 3,500-member team. Directed site development, selection, and lease negotiations. Oversaw operations, marketing, advertising, supply chain, and distribution. Managed $120M P&L and a portfolio of 325 commercial leases.► Vaulted brand into market dominance to open 325 locations across territory (outpacing major competitors in the quick-serve restaurant market) and emerge as a top-10 highest-performing throughout the country.► Cultivated and nurtured productive alliances with 150+ business partners and sustained open communication channels between headquarters and local operations to repeatedly earn exceptional satisfaction scores.► Spearheaded selection and launch of a single distribution network serving thousands of locations throughout the Midwest that delivered outstanding quality and consistency, reduced costs, and raised profit margins.► Project managed complex new equipment installations and major product transitions across 325 locations to achieve corporate deadlines, improve customer satisfaction, and attract business away from competitors.► Orchestrated planning, coordination, and execution of 20 new nontraditional locations inside big-box retail stores in 1 year (double standard annual opening volume).► Negotiated rock-solid lease agreements that saved 150+ operators between 5% and 25% in annual costs, secured highly favorable contract terms, and minimized liability for all stakeholders.► Served as operational and organizational consultant to new and experienced operators to raise business performance and support leaders in achieving double-digit YOY growth.► Won ‘Developer of the Year’ award for outstanding business development and new location openings.► Through a merger and acquisition, added 100 units in a month.

Elected to join national board leadership, support advertising and marketing efforts, and optimize a $700M annual budget.

Education record

Education record

Education record

Education record