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Woodstock, Ga

Working with clients directly, I'm providing practical consulting solutions that enable and facilitate operational growth through business coaching principles, strategy and goal setting, KPI development, process improvement, and financials and systems analysis. Grew initial client revenue and billable hours 100%+ in first three months by analyzing operational processes, developing a strategic business plan to employ more efficient / effective systems, and setting KPI measures to insure progress.

Dayton, Oh

Maximized system growth by providing strategic business and operational support to 42 franchisees operating 64 territories in nine states throughout the South. Annual portfolio revenue of $22M increased 10.4% over 24-months by analyzing existing franchisee systems then developing operational strategies for business planning, staffing, and sales and marketing. Facilitated franchisees’ Performance Management Group meetings with attendees from across the United States with a goal to improve financial (revenue & profit) and operational results which resulted in a 2014 comp revenue increase of 18.9% and 44.1% increase in Owner Discretionary Profits for members.

Hartland, Wi

Provided operations leadership, direction, and consultative support to a $36M portfolio of 30 franchisees operating 51 stores in the Southeast in order to achieve short and long term company growth. Grew revenue 27% over two year period by conducting business reviews with action plans, analyzing product assortment and depth, developing visual merchandising strategies and standards, reviewing and coaching selling skills with franchise partners and store associates.

Vancouver, Bc

Established growth through operational leadership, business and logistics analysis, and consultation to 35 franchise operations in seven states to maximize profits and revenue. Franchises in portfolio achieved same period revenue and royalty increase of 6+% while company North America total was 0%. Improved various key efficiency metrics for three consecutive years, increasing profitability 11% as a direct result of identifying areas for improvement through analysis and coaching. Identified various productivity opportunities and developed solutions to improve with each franchisee. Developed strategic business plans, budgets, trend forecasts for each franchise as well as my entire portfolio, and improved expense control through franchise P&L analysis.

Smyrna, Ga

Developed single territory deals in the United States and Canada through franchisee qualification and market demographic analysis. Achieved annual goal of twelve executed franchise operating agreements signed. Assisted with development and implementation of new franchise business model and growth plan.

Kennesaw, Ga

Provided strategic leadership, international training, consultation, coaching, and operations analysis to 38 franchisees in 17 states and Caribbean, with 113 stores included in my $70M portfolio. Franchisees achieved revenue increases of 9+%, with 5+% increase in royalties. Successfully developed and implemented plans for profit and sales growth through operations and P&L analysis, inventory management, sales training, and local marketing. Updated and facilitated monthly New Franchisee Training sessions with global attendees. Administered franchise operations training and store opening support in Moscow, Russia. Created process for all corporate to franchise store acquisitions.

Kennesaw, Ga

Managed and led the operations of up to 23 corporate stores with annual sales volume in excess of $17 million. Stores showed consistent annual sales increases of 6+%. Demonstrated competence in leadership, personnel development, sales and profitability, P&L responsibility, budgeting, training, and motivation. Awards received for sales increases, inventory control, and profitability, and District Manager of the Month several times.

Bs, Business Management/Human Resource Management

Activities and Societies: Theta Chi Fraternity, worked at Ken's Tavern.

Industrial Management

Activities and Societies: GT Track and Field, Theta Chi Fraternity