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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

OTR driver. Tanker and Doubles and Triples endorsements

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

• Managed all aspects of the food and beverage operations across 40+ food stands and over 150 seasonal and part-time employees.• Managed inventory, procurement, and distribution from our on-site foodservice warehouse.• Developed analytics to measure performance and profitability.• Coordinated orders from suppliers including internal and subcontracted locations.• Developed and managed contracts for subcontractor food stands and food trucks.• Coordinated maintenance for equipment.

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

• Updated operations process for the largest continually operating flea market in the country, with over 3,250 individual dealers, over 40 food and beverage stands, an RV Park, on 140-acres.• Developed parking compliance with over 10,000 parking spots, and updated handicap parking to comply with legal requirements.

Grand Prairie, Texas, United States

Arlington, Tx

Arlington, Texas, United States

Arlington, Tx

Built start-up franchised business into multi-units•Designed and implemented a career growth program for internal staff to transition to leadership roles•Complete P&L responsibility including purchasing and expenditures•Coached and mentored a diverse group of over 50 store managers and staff •Developed and documented specific training procedures and policies used by area franchisees based on industry best practices and brand specific operations improving individual location controls, operations and uniformity as a brand•Supervised and negotiated with general contractors with build-out of each location•Negotiated lease rates and terms with shopping centers, utilities, vendors, and service contracts for equipment•Conceptualized sales based programs for the entire Dallas Fort Worth 650 location SUBWAY® market, including new products and promotions•Demonstrated abilities in risk management, issue management, and resource allocation•Ensured management staff enforced food safety requirements and franchise and government inspections and expectations in order to achieve the highest rating in cleanliness, food safety and safe working conditions and ensure franchise standards are upheld•Facilitated working sessions, meetings and discussions with management to identify and address issues and share best practices•Managed operations in multiple locations, including inside a local community college•Developed and documented specific training procedures and policies used by area franchisees based on industry best practices and brand specific operations improving individual location controls, operations and uniformity as a brand•Sat on regional marketing board responsible for over 650 locations. Developed marketing strategy, brand management, and advertising promotions for market •Exceptional understanding of Subway point-of-sale software and back office utilization•Knowledge of Microsoft Office including word, excel and PowerPoint

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Commercial And Advertising Art

BFA in Advertising and Marketing Minor in Radio Television Film

As, Agricultural Business And Management