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Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Positioned to oversee day to day administrative and operational functions within the organization with key responsibility to develop and integrate policies and procedures that advance all visions and goals regarding growth and profitability.• Leveraged experience and industry knowledge to successfully build key relationships with vendors, drive strategic recruiting practices, oversee P&L management, project/program management and implementation, and integrate lean initiatives.• Established key operational practices which has advanced the $15M annual revenue to $16.5M within 12 months.• Integrate HR practices which includes building a communications environment that supports staff and drives highest levels of employee engagement and retention.• Oversee labor and employee relations; execute strategies that foster growth, innovation, and procedures that support the organization.

Richmond, Virginia

I was positioned to provided strategic oversight of operational and financial functions of two movie theaters with 21 screens, 2 QSR (Quick Serve Restaurants and 1 with full-bar). Developed staffing and implemented strategies that increased workflow and identified areas of opportunity, focus was on implementing growth strategy by identifying opportunities and measuring and monitoring performancesThe following are highlights of value I brought to the position:► Design and built roadmaps to successfully pace theaters for growth; developed annual budgets, implemented lean processes, and strengthened daily practices with focus on exceeding daily metrics and sales goals.► Increased key performance indicators (ROI) through strategic training on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and developing highest levels of customer experience.► Implemented strategies through identification of business conditions, trends, and executed strategic marketing initiatives which resulted in driving significant sales and attendance.

Nashville, Tennessee

I orchestrated and defined strategies and delivered outstanding dedication during tenure with organization. Held responsibility to direct the daily activities of 27 multi-plex cinemas that housed 289 screens across Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, 27 QSR (Quick Serve Restaurants) and 1 Full Service Dine-in, combined revenue streams of 30M annually: employed 500+ staff members with full Profit & Loss (P&L) accountability of $50M annual revenue.The following are highlights of the value I brought to the organization:►Successfully drove organizational vision and value while developing processes and procedures that delivered business strategy; set short and long-term goals, provided accounting and operational performance and spearheaded business transformations that turned downward business patterns into a revenue generating portfolio of cinemas.►Successfully increased total annual revenue an average of $3.5M seven years straight, increased operating profit $1.1M annually, and achieved lowest annual payroll from 2012 to 2016 at 5.86% of operating revenue without sacrificing customer service.►Directed daily operations and project managed the construction of 3 theatres and oversaw 5 remodel projects. Worked in collaboration with Construction Superintendent, conducted regular site inspections and provided updates on progression to ensure all time-lines and budgetary restraints were aligned.►Maintained quality and organizational stability by defining and implementing standards, hiring practices, inventory control procedures, customer service initiatives and facilitated regular evaluations at each location which resulted in improved cultural change, increased productivity, and addressed areas of opportunity.►Oversaw daily development of 29 managers which included training and mentoring and conducted full audits of each location bi-annually to ensure aligned operating practices and finances with corporate objectives.

Chattanooga, Tennessee Area

I delivered outstanding results in the re-design of daily operations of 4 movie theatres with 41 screens; directed all financial activities, maintained organizational vision and value and developed processes/procedures for delivery of business strategy and transformation with focus on the customer lifecycle. Held responsibility for yearly financial audits for each location, developed HR procedures, and provided skilled leadership in diverse areas such as training, marketing, and reprioritizing customer service engagement tactics.The following are highlights of the value I brought to the position;► Key Project - Pioneered organizations early stages of alternative content through development of “Retro Series” which was introduced at the Bijou 7 in Chattanooga, TN; facilitated market, data, and analytical research to choose titles and presented to senior executives for project approval. Gathered strategic market data through guest interaction and utilized in-theater advertising to drive customer awareness which resulted in attendance growing by 14.61% and concession sales increased over 23%.► Managed effectively sales, marketing, HR, and IT units by implementing policies and processes that strengthened and streamlined operations and reduced expenses YoY.► Reduced cost of goods through development of key relationships with vendors, renegotiated contracts, and ensured on-time deliveries to avoid depleted inventory levels.► Developed continuous process improvements, oversaw budget development, cash management, and introduced corporation standards that aligned with objectives. ► Facilitated ongoing reporting, analysis, and explanation of key financial factors for decision making purposes; worked in collaboration with senior stakeholders to drive operational excellence.

Conyers, Georgia

Oversaw opening and closing procedures, hiring and training of all service and management staff, monitored all daily cash flow and deposits. Created weekly performance schedules, monitored/controlled all theater-level spending and provided monthly P&L performance reviews, and kept accurate and up-to-date theatre/employee records. Developed weekly employee schedules, maintained building/grounds by conducting daily inspections and monitoring all sellable/non-sellable inventories to lower shrink/theft and ensure accuracy of stock orders. Maintained safe, productive, and structured work environment to facilitate growth within staff.

Athens, Georgia Area

Oversaw opening and closing procedures, hiring and training of all service and management staff, monitored all daily cash flow and deposits. Created weekly performance schedules, monitored/controlled all theater-level spending and provided monthly P&L performance reviews, and kept accurate and up-to-date theatre/employee records. Developed weekly employee schedules, maintained building/grounds by conducting daily inspections and monitoring all sellable/non-sellable inventories to lower shrink/theft and ensure accuracy of stock orders. Maintained safe, productive, and structured work environment to facilitate growth within staff.

Dublin, Georgia

Oversaw opening and closing procedures, hiring and training of all service and management staff, monitored all daily cash flow and deposits. Created weekly performance schedules, monitored/controlled all theater-level spending and provided monthly P&L performance reviews, and kept accurate and up-to-date theatre/employee records. Developed weekly employee schedules, maintained building/grounds by conducting daily inspections and monitoring all sellable/non-sellable inventories to lower shrink/theft and ensure accuracy of stock orders. Maintained safe, productive, and structured work environment to facilitate growth within staff.