John Spitler Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Specializing in Business Sales, Franchising and Mergers & Acquisitions

* Responsible for development of design, build out, menu, marketing, and all related cost benefit analysis associated with start up of restaurant* Successfully generated business plans, performance reviews, and managed and hired over 35 employees* Created business plans for expansion into franchise market.* Supervised entire service staff, conducted pre-meal meetings with dining room and kitchen employees, and planned room setup based upon anticipated guest count and client needs* Responsible for profit attainment, financial and operational planning, payroll and employee performance

* Negotiated commercial contracts resulting in awards exceeding $2,000,000* Coordinated construction and renovation efforts with three architectural firms, two government agencies, 15+ subcontractors, and over 55 building owners to successfully complete project on time and within budget* Led quality system development with selected suppliers to address compliance issues, subcontract changes, design control, and formal reviews and audits.* Initiated requests for quotes, conducted make buy analysis, and negotiated contracts for commodity and custom components* Maintained above budget revenue and profit while simultaneously meeting an aggressive schedule and cost demands

Founder of an association of residential builders, sub contractors and community leaders. Directed association in efforts to clean up the surrounding area of Hurricane Katrina debris, and facilitate community input into development of the neighborhood. Scheduled news media events, held meetings, and brought together local concerns with future development. Facilitated 3 clean up efforts to remove hurricane debris - Over 100 participants including heavy equipment operators. Removed over 800 cubic yards of waste over three organized events.

* Streamlined and targeted corporate resources toward the achievement of a 50+ % increase in net income annually.* Managed staff of 12 full time employees, 30 plus subcontractors, and over 60 commercial and residential accounts* Established inventory target levels and classification system, and liquidated excess inventory to minimize exposure to obsolescence.* Administered strategic planning, pricing, sales analysis, new product introduction process, product usage forecasting, and forecasting for long range goals.Managing Member 2003 to 2005; * Managed commercial projects ranging from $150,000 to $4,300,000* Consistently obtained all municipal entitlements, developer approvals, and civic groups consent necessary for development of projects* Successfully coordinated due diligence, including site plan reviews, surveys, environmental reports, soils reports, and title reports ensuring properties were acceptable for acquisition* Successfully managed efforts to obtain favorable zoning and governmental approvals for commercial site developments

Created to provide funding to facilitate programs within Lee Memorial Hospital to help kids stricken with cancer pass time constructively. Raised money through private donations and event planning. Scheduled volunteers with the mission of bringing "Moments of Happiness" to critically ill children. Supported Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation.

* Developed $3,000,000 in annual B2B commercial and residential flooring sales* Formulated pricing policies on merchandise according to requirements for profitability of store operations* Developed and managed promotional activities aimed at enhancing product awareness* Established sales, distribution, and service operations in 8 counties and over 100 accounts* Exceeded sales quota for 4 years running winning salesman of year award 1997.* Established close client relationships, evaluated regional trends and product strategies, promoted new products, maintained client service and satisfaction, and monitored sales performance