PRESIDENT/CEO Resume Example

Parent company of several hospitality brands located throughout the greater Los Angeles, California area. Responsible for all facets of operations including concept development, brand identity, site selection, lease negotiation, legal, architectural design, planning, permitting, licensing, build-out, hiring, training, launch and continuing management of day to day operations.

Revolver Video Bar & Nightclub - West Hollywood, CA 

Successfully relaunched an iconic West Hollywood nightclub including the hands-on of a $1 million plus renovation and re-branding of a 2,000 sq ft property designed to specifically target an affluent, high profile customer base. In just over 3 years sales had grown to over $1250 per square foot and have created a dynamic, fast-paced, ever changing environment that required quick on your feet decision making and a strong ability to multi-task. Accountable for all areas of business operations from macro to micro and focused to achieve long term profitability through proper product mix and overall customer satisfaction. Created new revenue streams through strategic partnerships with complimentary brands such as Uber Car Service that offered value added services to our core demographic. Managed a team of 25 hospitality professionals including hiring, training and continued mentoring with a better than 90% employee retention rate. Brand was acquired by investors in November 2014.

Kokomo Cafe & Eat Well Coffee Shops - Los Angeles, CA 

Acquired 2 established restaurants and spearheaded $2 million in group up renovations, re-branding and re-training that resulted in a 110% increase in revenue over the following 2 years. Managed 75 employees across eventually 4 locations with annual sales topping $7 million. Determined staffing requirements and facilitated the interview and training process. Tracked and evaluated staff performance and reviewed and approved all promotions and discipline actions. Analyzed restaurant requirements, created a business plan and drove strategy development. Utilized past food service sales experience to decrease company food cost by 8% through negotiating several key account and prime vendor agreements with suppliers. Researched market competitors and industry trends to identify potential new products and services. Restaurant brands acquired by the Hospitality Collective in March 2014.