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Project Type: Management/Strategic PlanningIndustry: RestaurantClient: Infusion Bistro, Atlanta, GADuration: 12 months (Aug 2012)Assignment: “I want to open a restaurant”Summary: Daily on-site development, management, coordination or performance of:• Business Background (Business Plan/Exec Summary/Strategic Plan)• Site Selection (Demographic/Business Strategy)• Site Design (Spacial/Materials/FF&E)• Construction Management (Procurement/Contractors/Delivery)• Licenses/Permits/Compliance (ALL Permits/Licenses/Compliance)• Vendor Contracts (Preferred Vendors/Leases/Pricing)• Process Development and Implementation (Staffing/FOH/BOH/Events)• Monitoring and Reporting (POS/Daily/Checklist)• Marketing/Branding (Business Brand- Logo, Slogan, Signage)• Event Management (Directional Launch)• Delivery (Coordination of Operations) Results: 08/05 Venue Featured Charity Event as official Atlanta Introduction. Aug 2013 - PROJECT DELIVERED! Project Type: Global Business Brokering/Strategic PlanningIndustry: RetailClient: Oui The CorporationDuration: 19 months (Dec 2007)Assignment: “Deliver OUIWatch to Brand Jordan, a division of Nike”Summary: Daily management, coordination and delivery of:• Manufacturing Contact• Product Design, Development, Content• Product Packaging• Product Delivery• Business DevelopmentResults: 08/08 Product Featured BET AWARDS ’08 Promo. 08/09 Product Featured as part of Chris Paul Asia Tour 2009Project Type: Event ManagementIndustry: SportsClient: Bobby Simmons Rising Star FoundationDuration: 90 days (Jan 2009)Assignment: “Coordinate charity event in NY to bring awareness of foundation efforts”Summary: Development, coordination and delivery of:• Develop Foundation 2009-2011 Work Plan/Strategic Plan• Venue Selection• Guest List Development/Management• Coordinate Charity Event• Donation and Gifting SuiteResults: 02/09 1st Event in NY by a NBA athlete in season since Jason Williams

Listed skills include Strategic Planning, Program Management, Operations Management, Project Planning, and 26 others.