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Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Charlotte, US

Charlotte, US

• As board member, I was charged with delivering strategic guidance and leadership to small and large franchisees, enabling stakeholders to drive daily motivation, problem resolution, and decision-making. Here, I.
• Represented and influenced VA franchisees to drive process improvements and implement change by establishing brand’s subcommittees.
• Partnered with other franchisees and board members to cultivate desired business outcomes and develop innovative processes to set a new standard for brand.
• Chaired presentations on state’s financial performance, operating metrics, customer metrics, and initiatives.

• With Bacon Enterprises Inc., as Vice President of Operations; I maintain compliance with operating standards and quality control requirements while implementing innovative ways to enhance operational efficiency and.
• Fostered, trained, and empowered a team of 340 employees to achieve established goals and KPIs.
• Conceptualized and drove process improvement and cost optimization strategies that led to optimizing performance, productivity, and efficiency.o Devised quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections and.
• Applied lean methodologies to initiate several operational improvements that enhanced efficiency and reduced costs. Enabled other franchisees by sharing realistic approaches and training leadership.
• Directed, mentored, and empowered a large team of employees; designed a program to promote new managers by building and maintaining a cohesive leadership structure.o Developed and promoted talent through coaching.

Louisville, KY, US

• With Yum Brands Inc., I spearheaded multiple cross-functional teams to drive corporate initiatives and new product launches. Worked with finance, marketing, human resources, IT, and legal among other groups. I was.
• Devised work plans, determined resources, composed timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination. Modified project plans to account for dynamic targets, staffing changes, and.
• Established standardized forms and operating procedures to expedite guidance, improve clarity, and promote consistency within brand, impacting over 4,000 restaurants.
• Introduced a new deployment method for corporate audits using automation that produced efficiency and saved brand $5M per year; utilized java (self-taught), developed a mobile app, and created standardized forms to.
• Successfully launched a new product within just nine months through systematic planning and effective collaboration with several cross-functional teams.o Defined operating standards and designed training materials that.
• Standardized a new product standard and operating procedure that saved brand $20M annually through reduced waste and improved quality.o Drove KFC’s taste rating from #11 to #4 in the Nation’s Restaurant News survey..

Louisville, KY, US

• Here, I consulted and negotiated with franchisees to introduce new business processes through exploratory and informative meetings focused on value and benefits of solutions. Also, I assessed financial statements.
• Elevated profit margins by 6% on average for KFC franchisees by driving operational excellence through advanced cost optimization strategies and systems.o Boosted revenues for Taco Bell franchisees by $100K per.
• Transformed multiple at-risk or troubled KFC franchisees by re-vamping profitability, operational effectiveness, and compliance with brand standards. o Excelled as a key member of five-employee team corporate-wide that.
• Highlighted need for changes in franchisee legal contracts to retain brand’s reputation and operating standards. Worked interactively with legal and senior leadership team to implement changes.
• Won “Consultant of the Year” award 3X and received four promotions before advancement to Sr. Project Manager.

Louisville, KY, US

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Doctor Of Business - Dba, Business/Managerial Economics

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Bachelor'S Degree, Accounting

Bs, Business