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MI/OH/W PA

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Direct development and build-out of new hospitality concepts in full-service and fast-casual markets on a national basis with a direct/indirect team of >100 and P&L authority. >> Drove concept-to-launch rollout of Sterling’s Bistro with +35% YOY revenue gains. Won Best New Restaurant, Top 10 New Restaurant in Detroit, Best Happy Hour/Bar Scene, and Top.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Spearheaded the acquisition and turnaround of 34 Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants as key strategist and champion of a brand and performance transformation in the middle of a national recession. Steered a +134-member management team, 3K indirect reports, and P&L. Regained immediate profitability, increased Year 2 and 3 sales, and sold the company in 39.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Rose from VP of Operations to President of the Cheeseburger in Paradise franchise in 1 year. Turned around profitability and set the stage for successful brand sale with a leadership team of 15. Boosted sales 25% YOY and guided 15 new location openings throughout the US. Reverse a multimillion-dollar loss while retaining senior management team in the midst.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Achieved triple-digit million-dollar annual sales leading 165 units in 15 states. Fueled double-digit million-dollar new sales through oversight of development, site approval, and build-outs of 20 restaurants in 5 years. Improved under-performing locations by preserving focus on major business, client experience, and staff development objectives in the.