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Greater Chicago Area

Providing consulting services to clients across multiple industries in the areas of operations management, marketing strategy, and business development.- provide advisory services to C-level principals in startup environments - deliver strategic reviews, valuations, and business model redesigns- create original sales and fundraising presentation decks- facilitate coaching workshops focused on return driven strategy and sales leadership- clients include: ZeldaCo, Mammoth Foundation, CartoFront.com, Meze, Laser Images, Inc., Future52, LLC

Chicago, Illinois

Developed an innovative fast-casual breakfast concept focused on health and sustainability.- designed comprehensive business model, marketing plan, and strategic vision- recruited senior management and advisory board- led fundraising and investor relations efforts- managed all start-up operations

Greater Chicago Area

Senior and Multi-Unit Manager for multiple restaurants and nightclubs in the Chicago area.- responsible for all store-wide operations: personnel management, financial tracking/reporting, cost/inventory management, marketing, community relations- supervised 30-60 employees- designed and implemented corporate-wide P&L review process- increased margins by improving sales, eliminating costs, and improving operational systems

Los Angeles

Created a unique gastro pub with a heavy emphasis on imported beer and whiskey with a traditional Irish American menu.- led all start-up activities from conception to birth: developed business plan, acquired financing, implemented marketing plan, managed physical renovations- supervised approx. 30 employees- delivered 20% ROI in year 2 of operation

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies

Activities and Societies: Co-Founder - Donald E. Bianchi Planetarium Public Outreach Program