To help franchisees within the same brand maximize the full potential of their collective network I started Linkasoarus. Linkasoarus allows franchisees within the same brand to interlink all their locations and team members to achieve the following benefits:- #1 social media best practice sharing network (compare and reuse "fellow franchisees" contact as original content)- Allow unlimited team members to contribute to each of their location based social media platforms- Allow locations managers and franchisees the ability to instantly engage with customers via Google reviews- Optional turn-key program to work with a Linkasoarus partner who will "run" the entire program or train franchisees and their team members to effectively and efficiently utilize the full potential of Linkasoarus.Linkasoarus operates in compliance with all US & International privacy laws.

Swanson International, Inc. is the parent company of the following sub-companies:-Linkasoarus.com-HighPerformanceLSM.com-LSM-University.com

Develop and execute advertising and marketing initiatives from the individual restaurant level to the entire DMA in North and South Carolina which includes collegiate and professional sponsorships as well as co-branded corporate partnerships. Responsible for new restaurant locations and acquisitions that includes blueprint design, construction and final completion. Local Social Media (LSM) expert utilizing platforms such as facebook, instagram, twitter, YouTube and Google Ads.

Manage and develop all marketing related activities for our 39 store franchise that spans NC, SC and NY.

Responsibilities include product & operations training; print design; computer updates; team development; cash flow analysis; store-level marketing; market analysis & new marketing technique research to determine the best ROI; profit & loss review & budget planning for weekly, monthly & yearly goals.Design all advertising print pieces used for store level marketing & saturation mailings. Other responsibilities include the development, managing, & results tracking of all social media; travel nationally to attend & present at annual training seminars on behalf of all franchise campus markets.Achievements:· Franchise record holder for highest weekly area sales as a supervisor · Franchise record holder for the highest profitable sales period as a supervisor· Developed multi-media marketing strategies utilizing text messaging, email marketing & social media (facebook) for the entire franchise resulting in record sales increases from text messaging · Master of Ceremonies for approximately 300 managers, supervisors, & franchisees during a corporate training seminar· Led multiple corporate and franchise training seminars· Assisted in new market research, store development, & market share penetration resulting in combined area sales increases of 50-75%· Trained managers & supervisors system wide on point-of-sale operations· Leading adviser for franchise marketing & sales growth· Only Supervisor to assist 2 managers in achieving the Rolex Watch Sales Challenge· Designed all store print including offer layouts for saturation mailings and creative for local store print pieces resulting in cost savings & meeting print deadlines faster than outsourcing

Hands-on with an ownership mindset and a "lead by example" style of management. Responsible for all store level marketing, food & labor cost control, hiring, and training.Key Achievements:· Ranked first in operational results among all franchise managers my first four weeks as the store manager (beat Food and Labor goals by 2%, exceeded service time expectations and ranked among the cleanest stores within the company)· First and only manager in franchise history to achieve the coveted Rolex Watch Sales Challenge within my first twelve months· Franchise weekly sales record holder for entire franchise (accomplished within my first two years) · Franchise record holder for top two sales weeks in company history· Designed and implemented the first college campus student menu to increase our student market share. · Posted positive sales and profit growth every year as manager

As a first time manager with limited experience my initial efforts were focused on developing skills with food and labor cost control. My supervisors referred to me as a "maverick" since I implemented and tested new techniques of generating sales to exceed the franchise average. This was not typical of most managers and was encouraged due to my positive results. Responsible for all store level marketing, food & labor cost control, hiring, and training.Key Achievements:· Stopped profit loss and generated positive profit within my first four weeks of management· Increased average weekly sales 20% within four months· Led the franchise in opening new business accounts (businesses set-up on exclusive 30 day billing cycles) via face-to-face marketing

Assisted the manager in all aspects of store level operations while developing my communication, multi-tasking, leadership, time management, and operation skills in preparation for a management position.Key Achievements:· Developed skills necessary for store operation and team direction within first four weeks· Assisted manager in student campus market penetration and sales growth· Achieved maximum pay scale for non-salary store level employee within first ten weeks

Worked directly with the Vice President of marketing while earning my MBA at East Carolina University