Founder of Award Winning Pizzeria concept which surpassses industry averages in sales volume & profitability. Courthouse Pizzeria will begin Franchising in near future.

.Areas of Expertise:- Restaurant Start-Ups- Brand Development- P&L optimization- Competitive Intrusion - Agency and Vendor management- Product testing and launch

Develop annual operating budget, oversee P&L and all financial related activities.

Working with a dynamic BWW Franchise Group as they expand their footprint across NE Ohio. Exciting opportunity to share my years of industry experience through leading the effort of bringing online acquired Sport Bars.

• Successfully built and led a department of Innovation Managers responsible for the development and management of products & promotions, developed to ensure sales & profitability through competitive advantage• Developed and introduced an end-to-end innovation process, consisting of state gates, market selection criteria, measurement and dataset criteria, media & training strategies and rebuild or rollout benchmarks • Member of North America Planning Team, responsible for developing enterprise 1-3-5 year strategic goals and ensuring annual business activation plans were in place to deliver against company financial, Guest and Team Member objectives• Developed organizational processes and standards around product and promotional testing• Directed multiple agencies and vendors ensuring strategic priorities were delivered against while maximizing output efficiencies • Financially responsible for category performance of all Dayparts (Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night) and Usage Occasions (Value Days, Sporting Events, Holidays, Takeout)• Successfully established and led a cross-functional team of Innovation, F&B, Marketing, Purchasing Insights and Analytical Managers, responsible for product/program life-cycle, testing process and performance measurement• Via a special project request from Executive Team, was able to reduce P&L category by $10 Million in annual savings, through identifying gaps, architecting new processes and establishing expectations and aligned responsibilities • Led the development of brand “Ultimate Experience Expo” which showcased to our system all department projects in a “Now”…”Next”…”New” production format• Via a special project request from Executive Team, I was successful in developing a business plan in which aided our 14-Canadian restaurants in maximization of profitability through identified opportunities in media strategy, local restaurant marketing, supply chain management, labor model and Team Member focus and training

· Oversee strategic planning, development, implementation and coordination of marketing initiatives that support strategic business objectives.· Plan, manage, and measure budget and programs ensuring maximum cost control and effectiveness of marketing programs.· Manage the preparation of sales aids, control local advertising and public relations projects, and recommend the media best suited to sell specific products or services.· Plan local marketing programs ensuring implementation results in an appropriate return on investment (ROI) and adherence to marketing initiatives and objectives of the Brand.· Partner with local media contacts and sponsorship partners to create innovative approaches in support of marketing initiatives.

· Developed comprehensive marketing strategies and promotional plans to drive sales and profitability for 150 restaurants.· Directed regional advertising co-ops, providing both company and franchise owned restaurants comprehensive media planning within their DMA.· Designed and directed integrated field marketing program consisting of 30 Marketing Managers, in which generated 5%-10% annual sales increases. · Developed media strategies and directed placement of all media elements, consisting of television, radio, print and direct mail.· Responsible for the development and management of annual marketing department budget. · Developed and directed email loyalty program, consisting of 150K+ members which maintained a 35%- 40% open rate and 2%-8% redemption rate.