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Leveraged extensive restaurant operations experience to drive revenue goals for multiple properties for real estate management and development company.Managed over 2500 apartments located in Dallas and San Antonio. Responsible for financial oversight, including forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis. Reviewed financial statements and activity reports ensuring business objectives are achieved.Directed daily activities of the business, plan improvements and coordinated functions among sites.Managed vendor relationships and reviewed for operational efficiency and budget oversite. Identified special projects and provided budget planning and execution.Provided performance management with a focus on building teams that understand and drive company goals.

Traveled with key shareholders to store events and briefing sessionsDesigned and executed turnaround strategies for the challenged regions based on analyzing financial reports, budgets, and local real-time information leading to improved sales, cost controls, & management turnoverDeveloped key performance indicators for lowest performing stores and tracked results – sales increase of 15% for each locationImplemented operational disciplines and coached systems and standards to improve financial performance and store level metricsCoordinated all high profile national catering events and appearances including national morning show appearances and charity events.

Served as interim Chief Development Officer leading national franchise development efforts for the nation's largest barbecue chain.Implemented operational standards to insure legal compliance and franchise standards.Managed sales force and sales processes – through automated process was able to increase lead generation to 600 monthly with a 4% close rate.Negotiated area development and non-traditional opportunities.Developed national program for franchise sales, marketing, public relations and trade show conference efforts.

Responsible for operations of all Dickey’s franchised and company-owned restaurantsHired, developed and trained national franchise team – took the team from 2 to 40 in 3 years.Achieved positive comp sales for 27 of 30 months and increased profitability of franchise units from 50 to 80%Created and directed new store opening team and quality assurance departmentImproved operating standards and financial performance of national operations

Responsible for day-to-day operations of 7 units. Responsibilities included P&L accountability, budget and goal setting, recruitment, interviewing, hiring and development of 45 managers, quality assurance, enhance customer service, and increase store level profitability.

Responsible for all day-to-day operations of 11 units. Duties included P&L accountability, budget and goal setting, recruitment, interviewing, hiring and development of 60 managers, quality assurance and training new Regional Managers.

Responsible for all day-to-day operations of this emerging six-unit chain. Restructured all systems and created departments geared to handle the anticipated growth of the concept. Duties included managing food and beverage purchasing, facilities, contract services, hourly and management training, menu development and personnel management.

Responsible for all day-to-day operations of 10 units. Duties included P&L accountability, budget and goal setting, recruitment, interviewing, hiring and development of 45 managers, quality assurance and public relations. Responsible for managing the growth of the Maryland, Virginia and DC market from one to ten units.