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Toronto, On, Ca

Canada

Toronto, Canada Area

o Over all day to day operations of 7 units in Toronto, with 2 additional units under constructiono Responsible for achieving, monitoring and reporting progresses toward monthly and annual financial goalso Implemented up reporting system for all Managers and General Manager, based on KIPs o Lead the company in new company wide reporting; including food costing, labour and schedulingo Full leadership and coaching of all head office staff including Human Resources and Marketingo Drove labour costs down by 3%, overall within first 24 monthso Implemented controls to lower food cost by 4% at all locations, overall within first 24 monthso Decreased beverage costs by 4% at all locations, overall within first 12 monthso Developed and establish the short and long-range objectives for the company, in conjunction with the ownero Direct regular leadership meetings to ensure that the daily operations are managed and performed to company standardso Developed and lead a staff training app to improve our service, training and staff engagement

Toronto-Ontario

Calgary, Canada Area

Redesigned and developed sales and operational procedures which included sales goals, forecasting as well as monthly Profit and Lose statements. o Implemented and maintained territory coverage plan.o Weekly routine reporting of key assigned accounts.o Designed proper presentation approach of all key products, using the “create a store” concept.o Developed, maintained territory specific information relative to competitors and distributors in the market mix.o Created an itemized Profit and Lose statement used monthly.o Formed an inventory control plan based on strict polices and produced that ensure an overall food cost of 38%.

Toronto, Canada Area

Designed and implemented operational processes which included inventory control, asset management and human resource development. Responsibilities also included the management of all Corporate Sales, Sponsorships and Special Events.o Multi-Unit Director; managed established locations, annual budgets, event and production budgets and overall operations. Responsible for weekly and monthly profit and loss statements. o Developed effective human resource program to recruit, retrain and develop new and existing employees; resulting in higher retention and a better skilled work force.o Initiated a focused approach towards attaining new business, leading to strong customer acquisition. Providing new customer programs, relationships and brand equity.o Initiated “total system” cost control and profitability analysis resulting in supplier changes.o Managed all dealings with the City of Toronto and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

Toronto, Canada Area

Reported to the President of the Company. Developed and implemented the Company Strategic Plan resulting in focused sales, marketing and operational plans and strategic alliances with leading corporate partners. Developed all operational department outlines.o Designed an annual business planning process to provide focus and direction against key opportunities resulting in a more focused organization with superior success in all departments.o Implemented personal training programs and appraisal processes resulting in focused management teams.o Established the Inventory control polices which ensured results of a total beverage cost of sale at 27%.o Collaborated to develop sales and marketing campaigns which leveraged existing customer brands and adapted them to the fast paced marketplace. o Liaised between ownership group and construction team. Managing all deliverables, resulting in a balanced budget of $2 million.o Implemented several components of the company’s management hiring and training package resulted in improved productivity, reduced turnover and improved morale.

Toronto, Canada Area

Hired as the Director of Operations for the launch of the company then promoted to Vice President of Operations. Mandate to open 4 locations in one year from due diligence and conception to operational formatting. This was done through a series of industry practices and standards resulting in improved sales behaviours and management benchmarks.o Strong record of business growth, resulting in opening 4 locations in a 12 month period, with growth sales of $8 million a year.o Designed an annual business planning process to provide focus and direction against key opportunities resulting in a more focused organization with superior success.o Planned and monitored daily management schedules and adjusted accordingly to ensure adequate staffing levels that supported operational demands and business objectives.o Initiated and implemented an inventory control process that focused on the bottom line. Resulting in a 23% cost of sale.o Created and maintained working and operating budgets of over 3 Million.o Established a Strategic Business Plan resulting in corporate focus and organizational improvements.

Toronto, Canada Area

One of the fastest growing night club companies in North American with locations in Europe. This is the first publicly traded Entertainment Company in North America. The Canadian stand-alone profit center, experienced unprecedented growth, with sales of over 12 million in its first year.o Implemented personal training programs and appraisal processes resulting in focused sales efforts in the location managers and front line sales staff.o Directed 150 hourly staff in 5 departments with a team of 6 Managers.o Accountable for the Annual Physical Inventory of all beverage/materials and dry goods.o Prepared reports for all properties and equipment.o Classified, reviewed and input data in the POS terminal according to prices, brand name, and CSPC number.o Responsible day-to-day operation of a 53,000 sq. ft. entertainment complex.o Managed and administered third party contracts such as janitorial, elevator/escalator, security services to ensure policies and procedures were being maintained and that each complied with the city of Toronto.