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versatile executive-level operations officer eager to contribute broad-scope experience toward supporting a dynamic organization in maximizing bottom-line performance.

 

profile

 

quality-driven, strategic leader noted for championing significant process and performance improvements. valuable executive contributions include operations standardization and employee retention. core executive team member and driver for bottom-line cost containment. possess strong field expertise in developing quality management teams, creating franchise operating programs and generating market presence. instrumental in achieving peak efficiency and cost control, establishing nearly all operations methodologies and attaining firm recognition for innovation and quality during growth from $36m to over $300m in annual revenue.

 

capitalized on opportunities to develop rainforest brand into 37 restaurants with restaurants in 9 countries, average unit sales of $11.2m.

 

directed creation of innovated franchise program, developed corporate franchise sales and operations support team and systems.

 

drove strategic improvements to developed famous dave s from 17-restaurant midwestern brand with revenue of $36m to national brand with over 100 top-performing restaurants with $300m in sales.

 

consistently generated groundbreaking efficiencies and continuous process improvement to boost bottom-line profitability.

 

served on board of directors for public companies, famous dave s, elephant & castle and rainforest caf , assisted in successful ipo transition.

 

operationally oriented executive with proven career of company revitalization and expansion; grew rainforest caf from 1 to 36 restaurant chain.

leadership career progression

 

president/partner

famous ribs of georgia, llc.                                                                                                  2003-present

 

president/ceo

famous dave s of america                                                                                                             1999-2003

 

president/ceo

elephant & castle, inc.                                                                                                                 1998-1999

 

president/coo

rainforest caf                                                                                                                             1995-1998

 

vice president food & beverage

holiday inn worldwide/bass, plc.                                                                                                1986-1995

 

vice president of operations

hard rock caf                                                                                                                              1983-1986

 

partner/operator

american restaurants, inc.                                                                                                           1978-1983

 

area director

brinker international/steak and ale                                                                                            1968-1978