Lukas Umana Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Lead an amazing team of 80+ staff and a multimillion-dollar annual operating budget to keep downtown clean, safe and economically viable.- Secured public funding and launched a safety team, building strong community relationships and helped reduce crime in Downtown DC. - Stabilized an 80-person operations team, improving overall operations and rebuilding stakeholder confidence in the BID's role. - Enhanced financial stability of operations budget by reducing management… Show more Lead an amazing team of 80+ staff and a multimillion-dollar annual operating budget to keep downtown clean, safe and economically viable.- Secured public funding and launched a safety team, building strong community relationships and helped reduce crime in Downtown DC. - Stabilized an 80-person operations team, improving overall operations and rebuilding stakeholder confidence in the BID's role. - Enhanced financial stability of operations budget by reducing management payroll and vendor services costs by over $350,000 within 10 months, contributing to increased operational efficiency and resource allocation- Developed and implemented a comprehensive operational task tracking application, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency, improved personnel task management, and streamlined data collection for communicating value to stakeholders and partners. - Successfully influenced key decisions, including overturning a DDOT ruling that would have negatively impacted three major stakeholders. - Revitalized Safety Alliance community meetings, resulting in higher stakeholder engagement. - Enhanced stakeholder confidence and demonstrated BID value by improving operations team efficiency, fostering effective stakeholder communication, resolving stakeholder challenges, cultivating robust public/private partnerships, and actively participating in monthly community meetings. - Curated and implemented two public art activations that transformed the aesthetic and ambiance of two blocks within the Business Improvement District (BID) Show less

- Responsible for creating and driving the company vision while focusing on revenue growth and increasing profit margins; retaining customers and providing an outstanding guest experience; maximizing store performance and profitability; analyzing operating costs and efficiency; and monitoring all budget expenditures

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington Dc

- Worked with company stakeholders to develop and implement 3 on trend concepts that include, fast casual, casual dining, and bar concepts- Responsible for managing the entire design and construction teams and process while meeting and exceeding project specific timelines & budgets while holding all teams accountable- Develop and implement financial & operational systems for casual restaurant, bar concept, elevated fast casual from startup stage through service, that create a strong… Show more - Worked with company stakeholders to develop and implement 3 on trend concepts that include, fast casual, casual dining, and bar concepts- Responsible for managing the entire design and construction teams and process while meeting and exceeding project specific timelines & budgets while holding all teams accountable- Develop and implement financial & operational systems for casual restaurant, bar concept, elevated fast casual from startup stage through service, that create a strong company and employee culture and excellent guest experience.- Oversee financial strategies, policies, and procedures to maximize profitability, minimize risk, and drive sustainable growth, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, resulting in increased operational efficiency and cost control metrics - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives, such as menu engineering, pricing optimization, and cost reduction programs, resulting in increased profitability - Implement financial reporting systems, delivering accurate and timely financial statements, KPIs, and operational metrics to guide the direction of the organization - Cultivate strong banking and investor relations through timely communication- Work closely with CPA to finalize accurate fiscal year-end audits Show less

Dc

Helped Shape the QSR sector of the food world when Chix opened in 2007. For 10 years we operated our Triple Bottom Line Business: People, Planet, Profit. Through our business we empowered over 100s of employees with life skills that changed their outlook and expectations for careers ahead.

Ft. Belvoir

Governed a substantial $200M+ financial program for the Chief Information Officer (CIO) office within the Department of Defense (DoD). Implemented and monitored budget tools to drive enhanced performance for IT programs while managing a team of program analysts in strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and budgetary objectives.