Ted Newman Email & Phone Number

Sunnyvale, California

• Food Program Manager for Amazon throughout North & South America. Oversee operational matters across multiple locations concurrently. Responsible for building infrastructure and developing strategic planning.
• Opened eight new cafes in 2018 to raise the total to thirteen. Currently in various stages of design, planning and development of five new units opening in 2019 and, to date, four new locations in 2020.
• Developed process of strategic program operations managing multiple vendors, regionally and nationally.
• Provide leadership, direction and continuity to regional teams guiding food and beverage concept development, menu planning, and new cafe opening program management.
• Created and implemented programs to provide alternative food services to small sites.
• Evaluated state of Sunnyvale campus and created "Master Plan" to convert six individual sites into one dynamic, uniform blueprint consisting of complimentary "dining destinations".

San Francisco Bay Area

• Provided leadership and direction to the delivery of a superior employee dining experience in Corporate America and Worldwide for Intel Corporation, which included 67 cafés globally. Oversaw operational matters across.
• Spearheaded a cultural and architectural change to place Intel’s food & beverage program at the forefront of the Tech industry. Created progressive menus and designed unique dining spaces. Established the first “Public.
• Created a Health & Wellness program encompassing new culinary and nutritional standards for U.S. cafés which included “Ingredients”- the exclusive Intel café brand, “Fuel Meals”-indicators of healthier meals, and “EXOS.
• Achieved 98% customer satisfaction on Intel Air Shuttles, the largest private airline in the world servicing 220,000 passengers annually, which encompassed upgrading food & beverage program.
• Implemented Local Food Buy program, which included originating local supplier purchasing and increased local sourcing from 7% to 35%.
• Initiated Green and Smart café/kitchen programs comprising of better technology for POS, food safety, water & energy conservation, and labor saving.

Portland Oregon

• Opened a $6M restaurant on Portland’s waterfront. Oversaw daily operations. Handled talent management duties. Trained staff of 80 on fine dining techniques. Key Achievements:
• Established the operational infrastructure and ensured profitable operations.
• Managed beverage program containing 27 wines by the glass and 120 bottle selections.

Cannon Beach, Oregon

• Implemented numerous structural upgrades and operational practices. Handled P&L management, budgeting, vendor relations, and talent management initiatives. Key Achievements:
• Championed efforts to expand business including on-site retail wine program that increased profits by 40%.
• Introduced cost control measures that optimized profitability.

Cannon Beach, Oregon

• Maintained responsibility for all aspects of opening and operating restaurant including negotiating lease, creating food and beverage concept, and overseeing staffing. Implemented interior, exterior, equipment, and.
• Managed all financial aspects including financial reporting, P&L management, and budget management.

Manhattan Beach, California

Conceptualized and created company designed to export high quality, affordable California wine to Mexico. Key Achievements: Designed the process to purchase bulk California wine juice, ship via ocean cargo to Mazatlán. Transfer juice, via rail, to Guadalajara for bottling, labeling and distribution to Mexico’s largest cities and resort communities

Beverly Hills, California

• Executed all aspects of sales, account management, marketing, branding, and business development. Managed and serviced over 80 on premise and retail accounts simultaneously while offering an inventory including over.
• Expertly generated $1.3M in wine sales annually. Increased sales an average of 14% annually.
• Cultivated positive and enduring relationships with a high-profile clientele including Spago, Four Season’s Hotel, Beverly Hilton Hotel, Mr. Chow, The Ivy, and Peninsula Hotel.

Manhattan Beach, California

• Operated successful marketing company with a focus on brand promotion. Partnered with all major film and television studios. Identified a niche with tech start-ups while transitioning to brick & mortar corporations..
• Worked with high profile clients including AOL, Netscape, Compuserve, PSI Net, Seque, Chevron, Boeing, Raytheon, Honeywell, Sony Pictures, and Paramount Studios.