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Weston, Ct, Us

New York, Ny

Oversee consultancy firm, conceptualizing and assisting clients with implementation of business development and turnaround strategies to restaurants in the US and across the globe. Build and improve FOH and BOH operations with focus on cost reduction and revenue increase while maintaining quality services and staff productivity. Design full business plans and strategies including team construction and talent development, launching and opening, business expansion, digital outreach strategies, change management, problem identification and root cause analysis, as well as innovation.

Lebanon

Oversaw project managers and operations and business strategy for companies specializing in innovative concepts. Conceptualized and implemented strategic plans to solidify ability to compete in saturated markets. Attracted investors, drove revenue, improved security, and maintained brand equity. Established and nurtured relationships with key stakeholders including investors, board members, shareholders, legal advisers, corporate consultants, banks and suppliers. Ensured accountability and governance, positive work culture, quality control, effective cost containment strategies, and overall operational efficiency.• Maximized shareholders' ROI at over 400% through innovative redefinition of restaurant, bar, and nightclub industry in the city; recognized by global publications as some of the best restaurants and nightclubs in the world.• Executed effective crisis management strategies during several periods of political instability by assessing security issues and relocated all operations to satellite locations without compromising revenue and brand equity.• Overhauled failing private beach and spa resort, reducing expenses by 20% and doubling sales through aggressive culture changes, expanding cost reduction techniques and internal controls, as well as redesigning quality control procedures.• Achieved an estimated 300% increase in first-year revenue, average increase of approximately 10% thereafter and massive premium share sales after acquiring shares in insolvent food and beverage business. Conducted evaluation of risks and deficiencies, and implemented solutions to improve market position, achieving leadership status in its category for five consecutive years.• Increased sales and first-year revenue of outdoor beach club by 30% and over $2M respectively through significant expansion of nighttime entertainment offerings, as well as launching aggressive marketing, advertising and public relations campaigns.

Rye, New York

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Finance

Activities and Societies: Tau Kappa Epsilon - Social Chairman

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Finance

Activities and Societies: Tau Kappa Epsilon