BRIAN CASE
Katy,TX
Summary
Experienced Vice President of Restaurant and Retail with a proven track record in the consumer place. Skilled at fostering strong employee retention through inspiration, motivation, and leadership development. Seeking new opportunities to leverage expertise and drive industry success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
MTA REAL ESTATE INVESMENT GROUP
01.2016 - Current
- Hired and trained a team of successful partners creating real estate group
- Accomplished revenues of $5.5 million
- Achieved 30 profitable Fix Flip investments utilizing project management and P&L reviews
- Created and utilized P&L to assess real estate site selection process
- Implemented system tools to determine scope of work supporting profitable deals
- Executed effective CMA’s allowing price strategy to sell 28 properties under 30 DOM
- Mentored Real Estate Investors
Vice President of Operations
PepperJax Grill
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: PepperJax has a Midwest footprint of 45+ company fast casual restaurants. Owned by TA Associates, a Private Equity firm out of Boston, MASS. TA Associates sold PJG to Brett Weis, owner of Weisco Inc. in 2018.
- Provided Leadership to 45 General Manager’s, Store Services Vice President, and District Managers throughout the Midwest
- Consistently supported, mentored, and evaluated activity performance of the team and developed KPI scorecard
- Led interdepartmental meetings to ensure continuity in corporate goals and field operations goal alignment
- Assessed the business and developed a strategic operating plan and implemented it within 90 days of being onboarded
- Implemented cost control strategies while improving marketing plans to drive profit and revenue
- Reduced hourly employee turnover from 322% to 102%
- Designed and implemented HR retention strategies
- Successfully opened 2 new concept restaurants
- Lead executive for company growth and expansion strategy
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Improved Profit by 5% through revenue growth and reduction in controllable categories
- Improved Labor Costs by 7% developing matrix system based on sales, production efficiency, and monitoring daily
- Improved Food Costs by 8% through proper inventory management
- Successfully led transition from TA Associates to Weis Inc
Regional Director of Operations (2 regions)
Starbucks Coffee Company
01.2004 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Starbucks Coffee Company has 35,711 stores worldwide
- Provided leadership for 100+ units and 8 District Managers throughout Houston and South Texas
- Interim Director 200 units
- (6 mos.) Produced $117 million in revenue vs
- Prior year $101 million resulting in a 15% increase year over year
- Annual total profits exceeding $33 million vs
- The prior year $27 million resulting in a 22% increase year over year
- Opened 55 New Stores successfully throughout the Region
- (in total 200 units over span of 10 years)
- Top 10 in controllable contribution profit performance and improvement in the U.S
- Business
- Produced Annual Revenues $120m+ and Controllable Profit Contribution $60 million (52%) with year over year growth +12%
- Top 10 in Customer Overall Satisfaction
- Successfully developed 3 District Managers to Regional Director
- Mentored 3 District Managers outside of span to Regional Director
- Partner turnover was reduced from 66% to 49% (1600 partners)
- Revenue comps +8% while increasing transaction comps +6%
- Integral business partner of Starbucks Global Leadership Conference in Houston
- Starbucks Community Ambassador Director for the U.S Field Business
- Built, Led, Collaborated, and successfully executed the U.S Field Community Strategic plan
- Board of Director for Tool Bank USA
Skills
- Profit and Loss Assessment
- Industry Analysis Expertise
- Engaged Leadership Approach
- Sales Strategy Development
- Achievement Focus
- Positive Influence in Team Dynamics
- Strategic Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Streamlined Execution Processes
- Strategic Thinking
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
PepperJax Grill
01.2017 - 01.2018
Business Owner/Operator
MTA REAL ESTATE INVESMENT GROUP
01.2016 - Current
Regional Director of Operations (2 regions)
Starbucks Coffee Company
01.2004 - 01.2017
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