Ava Johnson
Tampa,FL
Summary
Highly successful Franchise Owner/Operator known for delivering strong revenue and profit gains in highly competitive markets. 30 years of proven expertise in strategic planning, marketing, and team leadership. Creates a high level of Productivity, Profitability, Leadership and Passion to any organization. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Losers LLC and Losers II, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Produced profit and loss statements and financials for 2 Restaurant/Bars
- Handled all accounts payable
- Assisted in building sales and cost controls.
Owner/Operator of Business
CTA Restaurants, Inc/Burger King Franchisee
08.1991 - 12.2007
- Managed all aspects of the business (Accounting, Marketing, Budgeting, HR and PR) Multi Unit Franchisee
- Hired, trained, and supervised all management
- Built excellent relationships by building trust and rapport with staff
- Processed payroll, payroll taxes, sales tax and all business licenses
- Generated budgets and financials for 8 restaurants
- Established and implemented a Marketing Plan to grow sales and loyalty within the community, to increase market share.
Owner
CTA Pizza, LLC/Papa Johns Franchisee
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Responsible for accounting/financials for all 9 restaurants, including accounts payable
- Worked closely with management to increase sales and control costs monthly
- Acquired all appropriate licensing for the restaurants.
Marketing Coordinator
Davgar Restaurants Inc
03.1988 - 04.1991
- Develop relationships and increase brand recognition locally with schools, Chamber of Commerce, and non-profit organizations to create a community awareness for the local multi-unit Burger King Franchisee
- Headed multiple fundraisers for these groups to support their causes
- Worked with local Radio/TV stations creating and buying advertising for local Burger Kings
- Implemented print advertising to build sales.
Restaurant Manager
Davgar Restaurants Inc
03.1982 - 03.1988
- Managed $1M restaurant
- Responsible for hiring and training employees
- Increase sales and control costs for maximum profitability
- Excellent skills in cost control and team building
- Successfully turned around several underperforming restaurants into profitable stores
- Strong communication skills with management and employees
- Developed community loyalty and raised brand recognition by utilizing strong marketing skills and programs.
Education
Bachelor's - Marketing
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL08.1980
Skills
- Budget Administration
- Business Management
- Customer Service
- Financial Reporting
- Team Leadership
- Decision Making
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
- Driven and Determined
Timeline
Owner
Losers LLC and Losers II, LLC
01.2009 - 01.2013
Owner
CTA Pizza, LLC/Papa Johns Franchisee
01.2000 - 01.2003
Owner/Operator of Business
CTA Restaurants, Inc/Burger King Franchisee
08.1991 - 12.2007
Marketing Coordinator
Davgar Restaurants Inc
03.1988 - 04.1991
Restaurant Manager
Davgar Restaurants Inc
03.1982 - 03.1988
Bachelor's - Marketing
University of Florida
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