I bring a unique blend of expertise and approachability that sets me apart as a leader—tolerant and patient yet focused and direct, fostering trust, collaboration, and clear communication. My career began in unit operations management and restaurant ownership, giving me firsthand insight into the industry’s challenges and opportunities.Moving into client management at a boutique restaurant accounting firm, I guided a wide range of concepts and teams to interpret financial reports and implement actionable strategies to boost profits. This foundation led to more specialized accounting and finance leadership roles—serving as Controller and Sr. Finance Director for small to medium-sized restaurant groups—where I honed my skills in financial reporting, modeling, and budgeting, paired with a keen awareness of margin sensitivity.I also leverage a strong working knowledge of industry technologies to streamline processes to achieve goals through analysis, KPI creation, and benchmarking, supported by an extensive HR policy background that promotes a people-first approach.Over the last three years, I’ve taken a considerable lead in expansion strategies and rollouts, including business plan and pro forma development, lease review, fundraising support, construction project management, design collaboration, equipment selection, and coordinating pre-opening schedules aligned with cost-of-creation budgets and jurisdictional compliance needs.If your start-up or established restaurant company needs a critical thinker and an adaptable partner with a track record of driving growth and delivering improved profit margins, I’m here to help you achieve your vision.