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ANDREW MATZKIN

ANDREW MATZKIN

Summary

Provides company wide strategic, operational and financial leadership working closely with Division Managers and Senior Leaders while focusing on Team Members development, and efficiencies to drive operational results. Versatile business leader bringing 25 years of experience as an accomplished leader. Strategic problem-solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs. Key expertise in restaurants operations, accounting, real estate portfolio management and lease negotiation.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

President & CEO

AM Specialty Restaurants, Inc.
01.2005 - Current
  • Primarily responsible for the day to day operations of the business in accordance with our strategic and financial plans
  • Leads Division Managers in the field and Senior Leaders within the office to maintain and improve operational procedures, plan and execute growth
  • Identifies and implements technologies to improve operations, workflow and communications
  • Develops health and safety practices and monitors compliance
  • Ensures compliance with all government agencies and directives.

Member of the Board of Directors (Volunteer Elected Position)

Subway Franchise Advertising Fund Trust
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Collaborated with board members to direct our advertising agencies and staff to promote and market our products with the highest possible visibility in line with our core message while maintaining profitability for and accountability to the franchisee members on whose behalf I served
  • Worked with board members to set budgets, goals, metrics and review progress and results.

Chairman of the Supervisory Committee (Volunteer Position)

Clearpath Federal Credit Union
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Collaborated with members of the Supervisory Committee to ensure the Credit Union Board and Staff were operating in good standing with the rules of the NCUA
  • Audited board meeting minutes for accuracy, audited GL for anomalies, verified that the retail banking operation was operating within procedures and that branch cash balances were accurate
  • Advised Board on Outside Audit results.

Director of Restaurant Operations

CG Investments Inc.
03.2000 - 12.2005
  • Worked closely with the president and vice president to execute the operational and financial goals they set
  • Guided a team of district managers to work with their managers and team members to realize those goals
  • Guided the workforce culture and growth of over 400 individuals across 30+ restaurants.
  • Identified areas of opportunity and created systems and best practices to simplify operations and increase job satisfaction.

Skills

  • Employee Relations
  • Operations Oversight
  • Staff Management
  • Profitability Optimization
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Quality Assurance
  • Business Planning
  • Operational Excellence
  • Operations Management
  • Financial Administration
  • Leadership Team Building
  • Decision Making
  • Delegation Skills
  • Payroll Administration
  • Financial Statements Expertise
  • HR Policies and Procedures
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Serv Safe Certified Instructor & Proctor

Education

Associate of Arts - Political Science

Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA

Business Administration

California State University - Northridge, Northridge, CA
ANDREW MATZKIN