Edwin "Ted" Sumner Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

o Oversaw financial aspects of short and long-term projects, including capital projects, for non-inventory decisions across 221 sites nationally.o Ensured efficient operations and adherence to completion times by developing master project schedules and budgets based on historical and market data while managing stakeholder priorities.o Collaborated with Executive Leadership to evaluate facility financial sustainability and long-term success through business restructuring, whilst overseeing vendor repairs and maintenance within the corporate network.o Handled departmental invoicing and billing, reviewed vendor billing profiles, updated vendor tax records, reconciled discrepancies, and balanced monthly spends through the corporate ERP.o Initiated and coordinated cross-functional team meetings on a regular basis to strategize about property profiles, enact emergency preparedness plans, implement site inspections and audits, address matters of permits and licensing, and monitor progress on work orders.o Led inter-departmental efforts to complete projects associated with 43 new store inaugurations, remodels, and emergency renovations, while ensuring adherence to schedule, operational milestones, and critical path items.o Managed the cataloging and documentation of non-inventory assets across 220 branches to facilitate accurate SEC reporting.o Maintained 18 national corporate accounts, including aspects like access control, asset cataloging, CMMS platform, Waste Management, and ADT.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

o Supervised business information, financial analysis, and reporting across four brands, eleven facilities, and commercial real estate assets to propel business objectives via key performance indicator analysis.o Streamlined annual and quarterly budgeting, business expansions, and capital expenditures process through advanced data modeling, analysis, and visualization across various factors namely payroll, onboarding, AP/AR KPIs, QBRs, and loss prevention.o Fueled annual growth by implementing enterprise resource planning and project management strategies.o Established a mentorship program catering to restaurant-level management, exploring technology integrations for back-office systems, online ordering, and accounts payable and receivable workflow within the hospitality sector.o Administered data management strategies on various CRM and BI platforms, including Salesforce, R365, Toast, Heartland Integrations, and Service Channel.o Secured system and process efficiency by devising annual operational budgets and quality improvements, in addition to overseeing strategic data use, database integration, and analysis.o Enhanced understanding of quarterly financial objectives, adherence to corporate norms, and operational efficiency through personable mentorship of store leadership.o Spearheaded 17 operational projects including scaling third-party API integrations, business intelligence, database analysis, financial planning, facilities management, restaurant system integrations, and exploration of hospitality SaaS solutions.

Multiple Locations

o Directed store-level management across 37 new restaurant openings, focusing on corporate systems, sales forecasting, and adherence to standards, along with achieving 100% compliance with local, federal laws, HACCP, and OSHA requirements.o Created and rolled out six notable company-wide training programs, leading to enhanced business and team growth, while also boosting store-level profits by 65% through in-depth inventory, beverage, and labor cost analysis.o Introduced innovative purchasing strategies via the implementation of declining budget and hot inventory procedures across the company and supported employee development through the creation of an E-Verify compliant handbook.o Consistently met or exceeded corporate financial goals by flexibly adjusting to business fluctuations through strategic business planning, scheduling, ordering, hiring, and onboarding, all while maintaining adherence to labor budgets

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

o Held the critical responsibility of hiring and regionally training a diverse team of 920 employees while utilizing tailored strategies for coaching and providing valuable performance feedback.o Assumed multifaceted control over inventory management, including financial aspects such as food costs, labor, R&M, supplies, and cost of sales. Also exhibited creativity and culinary flair in the execution of daily amuse-bouche.o Demonstrated leadership in the comprehensive execution of brunch offerings and menu rollouts, proficiently overseeing substantial food sales amounting to approximately $12.5M.

Associate'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Suma Cum Laude

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