-Successfully onboarded and manages relationships with 3 co-packing facilities, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring operational efficiency and compliance-Leads cross-functional teams, implementing robust supply chain strategies-Developed and executed market entry strategies in 4 states, established and manages 5 key distributor partnerships, including regulatory compliance-Piloted the development and launch of 6 packaging SKUs and 7 flavor SKUs by driving complex, cross-functional projects from inception to market-Ensures adherence to stringent regulatory requirements while optimizing procurement, production processes and inventory management

-Spearheaded pre-opening operations, optimized staffing, forged and negotiated strategic vendor partnerships to enhance operational efficiency and profitability-Configured and implemented POS front end and back end, including websites, POS displays and Wrike project management tool-Conceptualized and executed a robust brand strategy, designing and executing cross-functional marketing materials to foster customer loyalty and market share

-Bridged the gap between client vision and operational execution by conducting thorough needs assessments, translating client requirements into actionable project plans, and monitoring progress to ensure alignment with project goals-Cultivated strong relationships with commercial owners to identify and secure complex projects from inception to completion, including permitting, budgeting, design coordination, and FF&E procurement-Conducted comprehensive financial analysis of bids and proposals to optimize project profitability.Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and contractors-Configured and implemeneted websites and project management tools, including Smartsheets and Expensify

-Analyzed guest data and accurately forecasted dine-in guests, leading to optimization of labor costs below industry average-Established 12+ vendor partnerships to drive efficiency and profitability-Utilized financial analysis to develop and execute revenue-generating strategies, including loyalty programs