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As co-founder of Alerion Services, I supervise local managers and their employees, setting operations policies and budgets and reviewing employee performance accordingly. I also devise and implement strategies for business development and profitability improvement.Key Achievements:- Analyze and interpret box office data and future tracking to program 37 movie theatre screens every week for 5 different independent theatre owners- Use new Data Analytics approach for film buying based on COGS instead of Gross Revenue, which results in 10% improvement in EBITDA.- Oversee all operations for 13-screen movie theatre chain- Write and update Operations Management procedures to drive adherence to company standards- Review operations data, processes and documentation and make improvements as necessary- Use Strategic Planning to formulate and implement expansion plans.

Peachtree City, Ga

As COO at Cine Grand, I controlled and directed all personnel to ensure proper operations and record-keeping according to regulatory compliance. I also coordinated the audit procedures and developed business models to analyze the company's operations.Key Achievements:- Developed new North American division of international company from the ground up.- Created operations management systems focused on customer satisfaction.- Oversaw all departments to enhance business bottom line.- Selected sites, created pro formas and budgets and drove P&L performance for chain of four movie theatres- Grew revenue from $0 to around $10 million annually- Sold locations for 6x EBITDA multiple when parent company decided to exit the North American market.

Greater Atlanta Area

As Asian Film Buying Consultant at Cinemark, I devised and implemented strategies for business development and profitability improvement.Key Achievements:- Grew Indian sub-continent revenue from $2 million to $3.5 million annually- Implemented training of existing film buying team in proper analysis and procurement of Asian-language films- Coordinated with concession department to tailor food and beverage offerings appealing to this demographic- Presented Strategy Formulation to accounting team to drive market share increases

As general manager at Trademark Cinemas, I was responsible for leading a six-screen theatre from re-opening until sale of location to another entity.Key Achievements:- Hired and trained all staff in best practices for customer service.- Improved concessions sales from $2.00 per capita to $3.25 per capita using sales techniques

As Director of Film at Phoenix BIG Cinemas Management, I was responsible for the procurement of all films from the Indian sub-continent. I developed business models to assist the parent company in distribution of Hindi-language films.Key Achievements:- Grew market share for South-Indian language films (Tamil, Telugu) to almost 75%- Created a release plan for the film "3 Idiots" which is still largely used by the Hindi film industry today- Created revenue forecasts for the Indian box office that were utilized company-wide

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Actuarial Science, 3.50

Currently pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science.

Education record

Diploma, College/University Preparatory And Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program