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On line training and validation company specializing in the hospitality industry. Provides custom, easy to manage and update interactive materials for your FOH, BOH and management team. "Log in and Learn"♦ On line training and validation company specializing in the hospitality industry. Provides custom, easy to manage and update interactive materials for your FOH, BOH and management teams.♦ Development of E-Learning content and process as a part of overall training programs♦ Created partnerships and developed overall training strategies♦ How does E-Learning fit into an overall training program♦ Developed and produced E-Courses, checklists, exams, resources, validations♦ Proficient with Articulate Storyline software and publishing and updating content♦ Hired and managed video and audio teams in course development♦ Develop and manage LMS systems and content

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Currently operates 23 neighborhood taverns in Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando Florida. Leads employee and management training programs and development. Opening 3-4 new taverns a year. "Meet me at Marlow's"♦ Member of the leadership team for Marlow’s Tavern in Atlanta, 22 Taverns AUV $3M♦ Developed and designed management recruiting and training process♦ Created employee certified training process and network of trainers♦ Developed and Implemented E-Learning Program for Management and Employees♦ Developed and managed the LMS♦ Created E-Learning process and Certified Training Program to blend E-Learning with hands on training by certified trainers♦ Created, implemented, edited and updated all on line courses and resources♦ Identified and managed audio and video partners to develop content♦ Implemented leadership ongoing education programs♦ Focus – Franklin Covey Personal Organization Program♦ Seven Habits for Managers – Franklin Covey♦ DISC Profile – Working together♦ Four Disciplines of Leadership – Clarifying Purpose and Strategy♦ SMART Goals♦ Organizational systems planning and implementations♦ Leadership Modular Series – Self Certified♦ Managed the opening process and budgets♦ Co-chair menu development and implementation process♦ Responsible for training and development of all management & employee programs

Houston, Texas, Us

•Operating Partner for franchise group in Florida for the Old Chicago Concept (Franchisee for Rock Bottom Restaurant, Inc.) – Three units AUV $2M•Partner responsible for developing the startup of the Florida market•Developed site criteria, hired and managed the real estate process•Lead the design and construction approval process•Managed the city, county and liquor license process•Facilitated the recruitment and training of our 12 managers•Responsible for developing marketing budget and strategies•Oversee the marketing & development of our 120+ beer program•Budget and plan our LRM efforts and partner with parent company•Responsible for operations budgeting and P&L accountability•Managed the opening process for all three restaurants•Responsible for training and development of management & employee programs•Oversee all purchasing programs and implementations•Manage our company’s relationship with the parent company

•Managed a department of 10 and three budgets totaling $3M •Responsible for management and employee training programs and development for 80 unit multi-concept group. Rock Bottom, Old Chicago & Chop House•Manage recruiting team, budget and process for 80-90 hires annually•Leader in corporate cultural development & leadership training•Certified trainer for “What Matters Most”•Certified trainer for “Situational Leadership” & DISC Profile•200+ hours facilitation in ropes course team development•Developed criteria and content for 7 day management training college•Manage opening process and budgets for operations•Manage the R&D implementation process through a regional chef program•Developed concept, budget and execution of GM Conferences for 200 teammates and 30 vendors •Member of the corporate leadership team, culture committee

•Developed a purchasing program and established new relationships for the privatization from the parent company. New relationships in:•All food - fresh, frozen, commodities•Equipment, FF&E•Repair and maintenance•Building design-décor and maintenance•Established vendor relationships for concept endeavors•Established an ideal food cost program•Co-chaired R&D process and menu development with marketing

Bay Street Concept 1986-1988•Director of Training•Opened 7 units, developed network of trainers•Member of menu team – R & D process•Developed menu implementation process•Supported four regional managersBennigan’s Concept 1981-1984•Operations •Manager of Training •Opened over 40 units, developed network of trainers•Supported Southeast region (8 regional managers)Steak and Ale Concept 1974-1981 & 1984-1986•Operations; Promoted to GM in March1980•Area trainer for Midwest (10 Regional managers)•Opened 5 units (re-concept), developed network of trainers

Associate'S Degree, Business Administartion

A.S., Business Administation