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Global

LaunchLife International is a leading franchisor of world-class education platforms and brands. I am honored to be leading the two global brands that make up our children’s service division “Engineering For Kids” and “School is Easy”.

Sussex, New Jersey

Over 17 years of franchise and operations management experience has taught me that listening to the clients and customers is key. Then taking what you learn and operationalizing it into your business does not happen by chance. Even in these technology driven days your people will make or break your business. We will help you breakdown the obstacles that impede your progress and move you to higher levels of operating effectively.

Madison, New Jersey

I am a dedicated, talented and dependable operational management professional with 20+ years of expertise in Global Development and optimizing Operations processes. I am a management strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset and a contemporary approach to solving diverse business problems.I have excellent business knowledge of all company functions and a way of relating to and excelling in supporting all areas. I bring a unique perspective and skill set to any organization. I am always focused on maximizing a positive experience and perception. History shows I am a natural problem solver who works well and collaboratively with clients, peers and executive managers. I am always a deeply committed professional who thrives in fast-paced environments. I revel in the challenges of accomplishing goals where others have failed. I understand the importance of results. During my career, I have sought opportunities to increase my knowledge and experience in always improving the customer experience and most importantly, the bottom line. I meet and exceed objectives and with a lot of enthusiasm tend to motivate employees to perform at a high level. I excel at what I do and have been a mentor and trainer to many.

Greater New York City Area

I am currently developing an International franchisee offering for Make Meaning Inc. Make Meaning is a world class entertainment destination that brings guests of all ages together to have fun and be creative. Our unique brand of entertainment is delivered through an unexpected and unconventional high quality experience that inspires, surprises and delights.We offer several different types of creative experiences that you can choose to create when you come and visit with us. We have ceramics painting, glass making, candle making, soap making, cookie decorating or cake decorating. Our options for creativity are certainly endless. All of our experiences offer a variety that can be catered towards children and adults. We host not only birthday parties but bridal showers, bachelorette parties, corporate events, girl’s night out and more!I am developing the framework to leverage our company owned locations successful operating models into a dynamic franchise offer for the international market. This includes the required franchise documentation, sales/marketing programs and materials. In addition to the execution strategy worldwide.

Park Ridge, New Jersey

I developed the International franchise offering for Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation and Cinelease by Hertz Lighting and Grip Rental Franchise to the movie and television industry.-Franchise Disclosure Document and Franchise Agreement Creation.-Sales / Marketing Program Development and Implementation.-Creating an online “Operating Manual”-New Franchisee Training & Integration documentation and execution.-Liaison to franchise community.

Dognique provides a collection of unique dog related items. These items include a full line of all-natural grooming products, a selection of holistic, raw, and all-natural dog foods, all-natural dog treats, unique dog toys, hand made dog themed greeting cards and more!Our storefront is located at 4 old Lake Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989

•Evaluated current vendor program performance•Develop and deliver sales materials for various new initiatives to field staff and franchisees•Deliver sales presentations to corporate and franchisee staff on new initiatives•Sourced new vendors that would increase franchisee and corporate profitability•Developed new retail relationships for satellite store locations•Created new product delivery methods to increase revenue•Sourced new technologies to improve operation efficiencies

•P& L Management•Budget Preparation•Develop sales/contact programs for field staff•Assist in the planning and rollout of new company initiatives to the field and franchisees•Personnel development and training to company standards. •Communicate and facilitate priority action issues to appropriate Senior Management.•Retention/satisfaction of Franchisees•Effectiveness/efficiency of Franchise Services Managers, Franchise Integration Department, Business Development and our Customer call center•Increased productivity of entire staff•Strong, successful relationships with internal and external customers•Timely, complete and concise reporting of Departmental service results•Work with Senior Management, as well as, peers to increase revenue and assist in the successful growth of our Franchisees•Meeting and Convention creation, planning and execution

•Managed National Field Support Staff •Responsible for Project Management Team•Product Merchandising•Liaison between co-op field staffing companies•Creation of custom marketing programs•Assisted in the sales process•Developed internal and external training materials

•P&L responsibility•Training and Staff Development•Inventory control / Merchandising•Managed Service, Administrative and Sales staff•Responsible for overall client satisfaction

•P&L responsibility•Managed Service, Administrative and Sales staff•Fleet Management•Inventory Control•Responsible for overall client satisfaction•Monitored compliance to State and Federal Guidelines

•Procurement of raw materials•Sales Support•Specification analysis and quotation creation•Customer Service