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✪ ABOUT CYPRESS FIVE STAR, INC.≈$140M Revenue / 2K EmployeesCFS is the largest independent franchisee of Five Guys and Blaze Pizza restaurants, with 90 stores in the US and Canada.✪ EXECUTIVE OVERSIGHT≈$140M Revenue / ≈$18M EBITDA | 8 Direct ReportsElevated to a highly visible executive leadership position with a charter to lead and scale operations to support anticipated exponential growth. Instilled viable infrastructure, processes, capabilities, and a culture of continuous improvement. 🔹 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ✓ Catapulted revenues from $2M to ≈$140M and raised EBITDA yearly from $2.5M to ≈$18M.✓ Expanded footprint from 3 to 90 stores opening new locations in Oregon and Canada.✓ Lifted operating margins 20% by developing a technology platform infused with CFS metrics and operating philosophies.✓ Achieved industry-leading employee retention metrics at all levels.✓ Additional Leadership Involvement: President of the Five Guys Franchise Advisory Council (2 yrs.) | Member of the Five Guys Franchise Advisory Council (9 yrs.) | Panelist at the Canadian Restaurant Investment Summit (3 yrs.) | Speaker at the ICSC Law Summit – Toronto

✪ EXECUTIVE OVERSIGHT≈$70M Revenue / ≈$2.5M EBITDA | 15 Direct / 30 Indirect ReportsRecruited based on extensive experience with international business and strong team-building and leadership skills. Chartered to build a viable company from the ground up. 🔹 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ✓ Propelled revenue from $1M to ≈$70M and EBITDA from $2M loss to ≈$2.5M profit.✓ Expanded the number of stores from 3 to 45 in 5 years. ✓ Grew customer transaction count 4 times greater than industry average.✓ Boosted customer service ratings, leading to higher per-unit sales. ✓ Built a world-class leadership team, developed growth-oriented and dynamic culture, and embedded an operational structure that fostered learning and teamwork.✓ Implemented proprietary tools to measure performance resulting in industry-leading performance.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

✪ ABOUT MAGGIE SOTTERO DESIGNS150 Employees / 7 Factories / 35 Independent Distributors / GlobalAmong the most recognized and sought-after bridal gown designers and manufacturers worldwide, with design studios in Sydney, Australia, and Salt Lake City, Utah.✪ EXECUTIVE OVERSIGHT15 Direct Reports / 25 Global TeamDirected global sales and marketing and all finance and accounting functions. Set wholesale prices for product distributors worldwide. Worked closely with the design team and factory partners to establish product delivery timelines and required inventory levels. Catered to high-volume customers to improve product placement and sales.🔹 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ✓ Delivered 2 consecutive years of record sales and better product placement with customers. ✓ Increased EBITDA, exceeding all historic growth records. ✓ Revised buying and inventory policies to maximize sales while minimizing obsolete inventory risk.

✪ ABOUT MAGNET BANKA US-based start-up financial institution, now defunct.✪ EXECUTIVE OVERSIGHT$300M Assets | 7 Direct Reports / Western US TerritoryRecruited to grow the start-up bank’s assets by creating and developing regional offices. Built and managed high-performance teams and oversaw regional offices in the Western US. 🔹 KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ✓ Grew assets from $0 to $300M in 3 years.✓ Opened 2 regional offices and a national-equipment lending group.

San Francisco, California, Us

VICE PRESIDENT, RELATIONSHIP MANAGER$1B Portfolio Upper Middle-Market - 1 Direct Report Hired to grow the commercial portfolio by generating pretax/pre-provision revenue. Managed portfolio of large and mid-sized companies with a total value of $1B.Grew portfolio and profit each year by over 20% annually.* Awarded as a top 5% performer in the region for 2 consecutive years.