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Dallas, TX, US

Dallas, TX, US

Dallas, US

Responsible for the creation and execution of all financial, human resources and administrative systems and procedures for this Tech/Media/Equity Investment startup. Production of financial statements, execution of payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and benefits program. Vetted all accounting, banking, and benefits vendors. Mentoring/consulting.

Responsible for the finances and administration for this Ready-Mix Concrete manufacturing company. Weekly and monthly accounting and taxes, government compliance, HR compliance, payroll, administration and a variety of other support functions for this $9mil/year production plant.

Consulting with a variety of clients in industries ranging from restaurant and retail to manufacturing and IT. Preparation of personal and small business taxes and financial statements for a diverse client base. Designing financial and managerial procedures to standardize and streamline processes and promote consistency with clients as well as within the.

• Balboa Brands, Inc., Franchisor of Juice It Up! Raw Juice Bar | 90 Locations Vice President of Operations | 2016 to Present | Irvine, CAJuice It Up! Raw Juice Bar, a 90-unit brand with locations across California.
• Won the confidence of Franchisees by helping them achieve same store sales growth and improved bottom line profitability through operational support and the implementation of new technology and marketing programs.
• Improved Franchisee Sales and Profitability by sourcing, vetting, and selecting online and mobile ordering applications and a labor scheduling and back-office analytics package.
• Successfully built clarity in our operational business model by refining and adhering to a strong, consistent system with well-defined expectations and follow-up.
• Streamlining Operational Systems through construction and remodel initiatives, training programs and the vetting and selection of a new Point-of-Sale system.

A dual-brand 24-unit restaurant company comprised of a ten-unit Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar franchise and a 14-unit Millie's Restaurant & Bakery concept with locations across Southern California. Reported to the CEO and used hands-on management to implement a series of sales, training, and operational measures.

Spearheaded the evaluation and transitional process to acquire 14 Millie's Restaurant & Bakery locations and supervised the site selection, architectural review and financing, construction, and opening of six additional Applebee's units. Led operations for both companies and managed a large team of direct reports.

Managed all facets of a successful four-unit Applebee's franchise including restaurant operations, marketing, human resources, information technology, purchasing, site selection, strategic planning, and interaction with the franchisor.

➤ DISTRICT MANAGERSupervised two existing units and simultaneously participated in site selection, staffing, training, and operational review of building and kitchen design for two new units. Wrote employee and management handbooks and created policies and procedures manual for the franchise.➤ GENERAL MANAGERProvided unit-level management and performed a.