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Vancouver, Wa, Us

As of May 2018, Pacific Bells operates over 200 Taco Bell stores located in 8 states (Alabama, California, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Washington, and Wisconsin). We are also a major franchisee of Buffalo Wild Wings, a business that started in 2007 and has grown to over 60 stores located in California, the Pacific Northwest, and Mid-West

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

GNC Holdings, Inc, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplement products, sports nutrition products and diet products, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GNC”. As of June 30, 2011, GNC has more than 7,400 locations, of which more than 5,700 retail locations are in the United States (including 906 franchise and 2,075 Rite Aid franchise store-within-a-store locations) and franchise operations in 50 countries (including distribution centers where retail sales are made). The Company – which is dedicated to helping consumers Live Well – has a diversified, multi-channel business model and derives revenue from product sales through company-owned retail stores, domestic and international franchise activities, third party contract manufacturing, e-Commerce and corporate partnerships. Our broad and deep product mix, which is focused on high-margin, premium, value-added nutritional products, is sold under GNC proprietary brands, including Mega Men, Ultra Mega, GNC Wellbeing, Pro Performance and Longevity Factors, and under nationally recognized third party brands.

Louisville, Ky, Us

YUM! Brands the world's largest restaurant company in terms of system restaurants with more than 36,000 restaurants in over 110 countries and territories and over 1 million associates. Four of our restaurant brands – KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Long John Silver's – are the global leaders of the chicken, pizza, Mexican-style food and quick-service seafood categories.

Wilsonville, Or, Us

MOVIE GALLERY, INC. is a privately held specialty retailer with over 3000 retail stores operating under the brands Movie Gallery, Hollywood Video, and Game Crazy. Movie Gallery employs over 25,000 associates nationwide and in Canada and generated revenue in excess of $1.4 billion in 2009. Hollywood Entertainment merged with Movie Gallery in May 2005.• 257 stores across 3 brands with $350mm in P&L accountability specializing in video & games related hard lines, home electronics with 15 direct report district managers in my span of control.• In 2005 took region to record profit with a 15% increase from the previous year while reducing cost added a 23% improvement or $17MM in net contribution• In 2009 took over the company’s poorest performing region based out of Portland, OR. Turning it around using a hands on style, team building and accountability at all levels. The region finished 2nd overall in 2009 combined metrics reporting.• Outstanding track record of effective partner selection and top grading of talent utilizing hands on leadership style, partner development and effective succession planning• Valued for improving bottom line profit through effective P&L management in the areas of labor, expense and shrink control resulting in lowest shrink in the company 2 years in a row• Led period-end executive analysis and presentations explaining sales, cost line, bottom line performance versus budget and explanation of financial projection variance to actual• Instrumental in developing and executing short and long term strategies in the areas of store operations, training, marketing, merchandising and store development• Coordinated all aspects of new store openings including: site investigations and lease terms as well as closings of unprofitable locations • Regional Director of the year in 2005, 2006 & 2007

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HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION - Hollywood Entertainment was a publicly held specialty retailer with 2600 retail stores operating under the brands Hollywood Video and Game Crazy. In 2004 the Company employed over 30,000 associates nationwide, and generated revenue in excess of $1.7 billion. • Implemented sales and guest service training program resulting in a 35% improvement in average ticket comps in one year• Conducted performance appraisals, regular feedback sessions and progressive coaching to develop and mentor management staff in order to ensure high performance and growth of the company• Created and executed annual marketing and merchandising plans to increase revenue, maximize customer experiences, and create exposure for the company brand• Ensured implementation and execution of all company initiatives, policies and practices to ensure fiscal responsibility, facilitate innovation, training and limit legal liability• Trained and guided District and Store Managers in identifying market trends and potential customer needs • Directed District and Store leadership in merchandising, marketing tactics, and store operations appropriate to customer base and season• District Manager of the year in 2002 and District MVP in 2004• Heart of the Warrior award in 2003 for giving selflessly to others in the work place