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Buy distressed or out of date properties. Plan, design & complete remodel and execute the sale of the property.

Expertly manage the daily aspects of this Real Estate construction and investment business. Goals are to increase profitability and sales. Generate new business opportunities and improve stock value. Locating and purchasing a house, making the needed improvements to resell as a home is the core business.

Educate clients in intricacies of franchising to identify the franchisors' competitors. Provide the necessary support to franchisees that will help them choose the right business, then assist clients with financing, site location, writing a business plan. Help to assist manage their stores profitably and ascertain operational compliance of franchisees with the agreement. Support new stores setup and organization, including establishing vendor relations, staff training, and transition of opening.

Provided expert oversight and direction to the Portland market with 13 to 18 theatres and consisting of more than 1,500 full and part-time employees. Administered annual budget of the district to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. Determined staffing requirements: recruited, hired, and trained staff and ensured labor law compliance. Facilitated training to staff to develop their competencies and achieve maximum performance level. Analyzed financial statements and… Show more Provided expert oversight and direction to the Portland market with 13 to 18 theatres and consisting of more than 1,500 full and part-time employees. Administered annual budget of the district to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. Determined staffing requirements: recruited, hired, and trained staff and ensured labor law compliance. Facilitated training to staff to develop their competencies and achieve maximum performance level. Analyzed financial statements and reports to measure productivity and determine areas needing cost reduction and improvement. Conceptualized innovative marketing strategies, including advertising campaigns to establish a favorable brand image. Built and cultivated long-term quality relationships with film studios and carried out film product placement.Notable Accomplishments: Received a "Certificate of Commendation" for demonstrating high degree of personal commitment, dedication, and outstanding performance in 15 years of tenure in the companyServed as the catalyst in achieving the most profitable years in corporate historySignificantly reduced payroll while maintaining service levels and cut-down utilities through "Going Green Initiatives"Augmented income by $13.4M (19.4%) by successfully establishing and opening three new locationsReputed as the company's representative at various community and industry organizations such as NATO and Chamber of Commerce Show less

Operates the largest and most geographically diverse theatre circuit in

Directed and coordinated daily operational business aspects focusing on sales, marketing, and customer service. Established and implemented effective policies and procedures toward fulfillment of company mission and goals. Presented information to the Vice President to measure profitability and determine areas for improvement. Organized training and mentored 15 district managers and 132 general managers in the Western Region. Worked collaboratively with all corporate departments: Film, Food… Show more Directed and coordinated daily operational business aspects focusing on sales, marketing, and customer service. Established and implemented effective policies and procedures toward fulfillment of company mission and goals. Presented information to the Vice President to measure profitability and determine areas for improvement. Organized training and mentored 15 district managers and 132 general managers in the Western Region. Worked collaboratively with all corporate departments: Film, Food Service, HR, Payroll, Security, and others. Fostered a positive working environment with the team to establish high team morale and elevate sales.Notable Accomplishments: Decreased overhead expense by 20% through coordinating the centralization of two diametrically opposed corporate cultures into a new, more efficient entity in a new geographic locationSkyrocketed operating income by 43.2% through streamlining combined company by closing or eliminating the underperforming 31.3% of locationsDisplayed unsurpassed leadership and expertise to seven district managers who later became corporate executivesPlayed an integral part in the successful opening of 26 new stores in the Western RegionRendered high level of assistance to the company during bankruptcy and the eventual elimination of the Director Show less

Applied dynamic leadership talents to supervise staff, prepared work schedules, and delegated specific duties and responsibilities. Executed monthly forecast, managed pipeline, and conceptualized sales revenue plans to achieve or exceed all revenue targets. Coordinated the transfer of responsibilities and systems out of state with no downtime in customer service following the company's acquisition. Regularly communicated with clients to provide information in response to inquiries about… Show more Applied dynamic leadership talents to supervise staff, prepared work schedules, and delegated specific duties and responsibilities. Executed monthly forecast, managed pipeline, and conceptualized sales revenue plans to achieve or exceed all revenue targets. Coordinated the transfer of responsibilities and systems out of state with no downtime in customer service following the company's acquisition. Regularly communicated with clients to provide information in response to inquiries about products and services as well as to address and resolve issues / concerns in a timely manner.Notable Accomplishments:Rose from rank and subsequently promoted to Director of Operations position of the Western Region for Regal Cinemas shortly after largest merger in theater history in August 1998Reduced employee turnover and company's worker's compensation exposure by authoring and implementing the company's first policy and procedures manual Opened and operated more than eight new locations during the company's growth with 65% in the last two years of the company's existenceInstrumental in integrating more than five acquired locations during three separate and independent acquisitions, retaining all acquired personnelEARLIER CAREER Show less