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Williamsburg, Virginia

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Vienna, Virginia

Cascades,Va.

The Lakehouse is a unique dual concept five hundred seat restaurant in Loudoun County,Virgina, which has become an exciting destination for many within six months of opening gathering praise through regional and national reviews which recognize both the incredible fine dining menu offered by Chef Jason Maddens as well as the electric, 6,000 square foot sports bar. The Lakehouse also features a very popular Cigar Bar that offers cigars, scotches, and twenty four craft beers as an additional incentive to enjoy the view on the lake.

Tysons Corner, Virginia

Coordinate as executive liason between hospital administrators and franchise owners. Report to stakeholders return on investment scenarios for prospective franchise concepts. Conceived a successfull business concept for a new hospital-specific hospitality company, Cups & Mugs, Inc. Expanded and increased the market reach for Metropolitan Healthcare Services. Directed the opening of five franchise locations nationwide within 18 months. Coordinated the sales of nearly $1 million over the first fiscal year of operation.

Reston, Virginia

Created new menus, new service manuals, and new operating procedures to maximize profits and lower expenditures for American Tap Room. Prepared American Tap Room for since initiated expansion and potential franchise concept rollout. Conceived late night lounge addition plan for Obi Sushi restaurant to increase profitability and to prepare for eventual successful and profitable sale.

Ashburn,Virginia

Cordinated restructuring of 16 year old manufacturing facility. Authored the company's first employee manual ensuring resolution of complience issues. Prepared a blueprint business plan to sell company at premium price.

Tysons Corner, Virginia

Opened The Capital Grille Tysons Corner, establishing a high end restaurant within the prolific Tysons Corner business community and becoming the destination restaurant in a matter of two years. Increased same store sales $1 million for three consecutive years in a 150 seat restaurant. Ensured Profit and Loss statement returns resulting in bonus for management and company officers for fourteen consecutive months.

I.B.

B.A, International Business/International Relations

Activities and Societies: Order of The White JacketThe Sommelier Society, Certified Wine Captain L'Academie de Cuisine, Theory.