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Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

♣ Implement and manage food safety systems and ensure safety laws are maintained in the restaurant and bar operations.♣ Oversee theatre/restaurant initiatives with revenues exceeding $11M.♣ Actively supervise a team 150+ and manage recruitment, training, and retention processes.

Chicago, Il

♣ Launched AMC’s flagship full-service dining theatre in downtown Chicago. ♣ Proven experience collaborating with local permitting processes with the city (liquor license, sign permitting, etc.). ♣ Partnered with construction and project management companies to ensure operational complexities were clear on business objectives and design changes with the General Contractor.

Greater Chicago Area

♣ Oversaw the construction and launching in Lombard, IL., of AMC’s largest dine-in theatre in the US. Assumed full ownership over theatre financial results.♣ Directed team of 150 to deliver and market new concept theatre, resulting in revenues in excess of $9M annually.♣ Established and led internal career recruitment efforts, showcasing company careers throughout market and US. Resulted in 20+ promotions each time.

Aurora, Co

♣ Established and opened new fast-casual restaurant concept theatre location in Aurora, IL. ♣ Orchestrated the training and recruitment efforts, putting key BOH-Kitchen systems into place, guiding the General Contractor during construction and meeting key performance metrics throughout the process. ♣ Adopted a hospitality-focused approach by outlining the expansion of the next location and future concepts.

Columbus, Ohio

♣ Originated split concept, dine-in, and traditional theatre location in Columbus, OH., servicing over 1M guests each year.♣ Oversaw front and back of House Operations, including customer retention, crew training, P&L management, food safety and quality execution, food and labor cost management, and alcohol operations.

Phoenix, Az

♣ Spearheaded all operational initiatives for the dine-in theatre located in Phoenix, Arizona. ♣ Directed front and back of house operations within the theatre, including recruitment efforts of over 250 associates.♣ Executed alcohol operations management including bar cost and systems implementation, vendor relationships.

Seattle, Wa/San Francisco, Ca/Emeryville, Ca

♣ Oversaw multiple positions in the Seattle, Washington, and San Francisco area during an 11-year time frame.♣ Acquired multi-unit General Manager experience during 11-year tenure with the company.♣ Accomplished talent acquisition and certified Accelerated Leadership Development Program (ELDP) trainer (mentor program initiating new GM’s within 6 months).

Greater Seattle Area