Dedicated restaurant professional.
Possesses an infectious spirit in creating excellent work environments that are both fun and profitable.
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Founding board of director member for the Mid Atlantic region of Outback Steakhouse.
Recipient of numerous corporate and community awards.
Over the course of a 25 year career has hired over 1,500 people and trained over 75 managers. Opened 4 corporate restaurants, and opened 20 restaurants as top manager as well as a private consultant. Specific information regarding these available upon request.
Specializing in opening restaurants.
Working with ownership on establishing brand.
Helping owners develop their business plan.
Helping to design the kitchen and dining room in a cohesive and efficient manner.
Working with owner on everything from hiring to reviewing P&L.
One of only 12 Managing Partners company wide selected to open a new unit with an ownership of 20% including 10% lifetime ownership. Led the restaurant to increase sales from 3.2 million to 4.6 million in final year. Coined the phrase "Every plate every time" displaying commitment to excellent food quality and consistency. Organized 7 to 10 special charity events annually. Prototype store for the introduction of the call ahead seating program. Partner of the Year winner, 2003.
Brought new brand to the area and within 1 year made it one of the top 7 stores in the country.
Top 10 holiday gift certificate sales company wide for 4 consecutive years.
Hired 15 hourly employees who went on to become managers/ partners with Outback.
Partner of the Year winner 1994,1996 (awarded with a 2 week trip to Australia).
Invited into the "Winners Circle" for 2 consecutive years,
General manager Fairfax Va.,
Holyoke store responsible for training managers for New England region.
Began college career at Marist College after receiving a scholarship to run track and cross country.
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