Executed redesign, reimagining, and reopening of 70-year-old full-service restaurant with high-end burger and steak concept Bobcat Bite. Utilize deep entrepreneurial expertise to position brand for national rollout from owner-operated to franchise business. Direct complex construction and fully design concept from ground up including menu, operations, management acquisition and development, POS integration, accounting controls, and budgets and P&L format. Integrate effective operations to ensure profitable growth and long-term financial success. Drive strategic initiatives to increase market competitiveness and exceed performance goals. ▪️ Opened to public in August 2021 to positive critical review

Developed international structure, franchisees, and global expansion for restaurant chain with 550+ locations in 9 countries. Oversaw franchisee sourcing, operations team development, and above store reporting. Directed international group of executives, managers, and crew members. Integrated company culture with customs and management styles of other countries to ensure successful international expansion.• Garnered $3M in development fees with commitments to build 100+ restaurants in 5 years• Built international program from scratch for 80-year-old brand expanding from 1 to 9 countries• Established office in Monte Carlo, Monaco and developed international corporate structure

Led acquisition of Flat Top Grill by Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill and doubled size of company by creating Flat Out Crazy Restaurant Group. Led new menu development, leadership team, marketing, and board structure. Restructured operations and all departments to execute culture of operational excellence.• Exceeded goals by building and opening 20 restaurants over 2-year period• Expanded operations from 5 to 13 states• Developed hiring profile for new team members to change mindset of existing team and reinvigorate brand

Directed operational and financial integrity of 12 concepts in premium restaurant chain with team of 1.5K. Managed transition from entrepreneurial startup to enterprise with oversight, P&L accountability, and operational controls. Led national launch of Chops Lobster Bar.• Opened $10M steakhouse in Boca Raton, Florida—1st restaurant in group to open outside of Georgia• Negotiated deals in 6 major markets to develop Chops Lobster Bar into national brand

Developed new restaurant concept from startup to opening locations across 4 states for full-service Asian restaurant and bar with team of 500. Built brand from ground up including menu development, leadership recruitment, strategy implementation, and training. Created culture and labor strategy from scratch.• Facilitated brand merger to The Outback Steakhouse Group before first restaurant opened

Oversaw operational plans and development of 15 restaurants annually with a team of 5K for American-Chinese cuisine restaurant chain with 300+ locations and $5.3M annual sales per restaurant. Developed plans to open up to 20 restaurants per year after IPO. Executed all openings including real estate approval and strategy development. Hired as 1st COO in company’s history.• Delivered 15 restaurants per year within budget from base of 15 restaurants• Hired to launch IPO—executed within 6 months

Led development from concept to global launch of multimillion-dollar operations with team of 5K for jungle-themed restaurants with $108M annual revenue. Managed staff recruitment, menu and retail development, operations, marketing, and company growth. Negotiated agreement with Disney to integrate brand into Disney World properties in Orlando. Oversaw international openings in Mexico, London, and Paris.• Launched IPO 9 months after opening 1st restaurant—ranked in top 2 public offerings that year• Built highest-volume US restaurants—$35M in Downtown Disney, $25M in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and $15M at MGM Grand Las Vegas• Earned Rising Star Award from Nation’s Restaurant News