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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Strategic planning, project management, and coordination of support resource services for restaurant and retail operations

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Committed to Pleasing People and growing the business for a truly iconic brand in south Ga, Alabama, South Carolina, and throughout Florida

Hollywood, Florida

North America West Region, operating in 20 cities, in 15 states, of the Midwest, Southwest, Southeast, and western Pacific regions of the US*Strategic and complete operations over-site of $125mm division*Direct report team of 7 functional Regional Directors and Managers in operations, sales & marketing, merchandise & retail, and training*Direct involvement in strategic and tactical planning with F&B, purchasing, facility management, talent management, and operational support services

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

A multi-concept casual restaurant group comprised of Carolina Ale House sports bar and a portfolio of signature brand restaurants which includes seafood, Greek, Italian, and Gastropub concepts*Responsible for the strategic and tactical direction of all store operations and support functions with 2015 sales of more than $80 mil /forecasted 2016 = $93 mil*The over-sight of all franchised locations and more than $42 mil in sales *The development and operational plan of two new restaurant concepts *The development and implementation of the internal ops organizational structure

Portland, Oregon Area

A casual fine dining restaurant group comprised of nationally recognized seafood restaurants, M&S Grills, and a signature group of uniquely branded restaurant conceptsExecutive Vice President of Operations*Direct reporting responsibility for the strategic and tactical direction of all store operations and support functions with total sales of $345 mil*Directed the development of signature restaurant concepts and repositioning strategies for the M&S brandRegional VP of Operations *Directed the operation of 35 locations in the SW, NE, and SE

Nyack, Ny

A fast casual southwest concept with company owned and franchised locations throughout metro NY*Developed and led the strategic plan to redefine the operating concept and establish a unique competitive growth brand increasing system sales by 34% and franchise fees by 49%*Reorganized the three operating companies for cost effectiveness resulting in a reduction of 48% in year one operating costs

A national restaurant group operating a portfolio of successful franchised and proprietary brands with over 300 restaurants and a billion dollars in total revenueCanyon Café Southwestern Grill President and CEO (1998 – 2001)*Led the development and growth plan for this chef driven Southwestern concept with 17 locations in 8 states and 12 citiesDon Pablo’s Mexican Kitchen Senior VP of Operations (1997-1998)*Provided an initial brand operational and positioning evaluation*Established consistent operational processes and strategic planning for increased growth plans which included a test franchise modelApple South/AVADO Corporate Director Training and Development (1994-1997)*Coordinated 200+Applebee’s new store openings in 14 states*Developed and assisted in the implementation of management training programs*Participated in the strategic planning for acquired proprietary brands and development of start-up concepts Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar Director of Operations (1988- 1994)*Direct reporting of 60 locations in seven states*Participated in establishing Apple South as the largest franchise group in the Applebee’s system through new store growth and acquisition

Mba Certificate Program

Human Resources Certificate