Successful Business Entrepreneur and Manager eager to contribute broad-scope background toward actively supporting a progressive orxxxxxxnization in driving business and profit growth

 

 

Administrative/Operations Management           Business Development/Sales

Marketing/Advertising/Promotion                     Event Planning

Contract Negotiations                                       P&L/Financials/Accounting/Payroll/Taxes       

Staffing and Training                                       Team Supervision/Leadership

Customer Service/Client Relations                   Purchasing and Inventory Control

 

Ø  Successfully launched and grew business to $1M+ in annual sales, positioning company for lucrative sale at high return on investment

Ø  Created and executed strategic multi-media/multi-venue marketing and advertising initiatives instrumental to aggressively penetrating and capturing competitive markets

Ø  Spearheaded opening of new store for Metrotainment Cafes; steered full-scope operations and built business to employ over 20 staff within impressively short time frame

 

 

Owner/General Manager, Leopard Lounge-Atlanta, XXXXXX                                                      2006-2010

Opened and operated million-dollar annual sales nightclub, with full accountability for start-up operational structuring, orxxxxxxnizational planning, licensure, and staffing

Drove innovative marketing/advertising initiatives spanning print, radio and street team promotions

Expanded revenue streams by planning and hosting high-profile events

Proficiently created and managed S&P, P&Ls and all financials including A/P and A/R, payroll, taxes, and insurance

Strategically negotiated contracts, selected/priced product and controlled inventory to maximize profits

General Manager, Metrotainment Cafes-College Park, XXXXXX                                                    2004-2006

Led opening and operations of new store employing 20+ personnel; handled all staff recruitment, training and direct supervision

Introduced and managed B2B marketing initiatives to drive business growth

Efficiently tracked and priced all inventory

Real Estate Appraiser, Elite Appraisal Services-Atlanta, XXXXXX                                    2002-2004

Conducted comprehensive inspections of single and multifamily homes; generated and analyzed data to define current market value

Collaborated with lenders and provided detailed reports on inspection results and property valuations

Bar Manager, Jocks & Jills Sports Bar-Atlanta, XXXXXX                                                                1994-2002

Steered full-scope bar operations, from staffing and training to inventory control and ordering

 

Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Xxxxxx State University; 2002

 

 

Coach, Youth Soccer and Little League

Volunteer, Weekly Accelerated Reading Program-Kedron Elementary

Volunteer, Hands On Atlanta