Brian Rudolph

• Developed, designed, built, and operated this award-winning gastro pub while mentoring employees that have gone on to their own successful careers. We have received over two dozen awards from local and regional publications while we led the craft beer industry in one of the nation's largest markets. As owner, I was responsible for all aspects of operations including financial, customer service, production efficiency and quality, marketing, and embracing the evolving industry.

Developed and operated an upscale Texas BBQ/Bourbon restaurant. Sold after operating for 3 years. Created a fine dining approach to smoked cuisine, incorporating quality spirits and beers with unique proteins like wild game and regional livestock.

• Oversaw Premium outlets in the American Airlines Center including Old No 7 and Platinum Level Suites. Off-site management included Texas Motor Speedway during NASCAR and Formula 1 races and La Graves Field for Fort Worth Cats professional baseball games.

• Oversaw operations of award-winning pub. Installed and programmed new POS system, tightened oversite of staff training, and brought a professional focus to daily operations. Weekly sales increased from 30k to 50k during my tenure.

• Ran multi venue entertainment site on historic 6th Street Austin, including dance club, pool hall, live music stage, dueling piano bar, and karaoke lounge. I was brought in to fix a broken company that was one infraction from losing its licenses for operation and left the company as an example of how nightclubs on 6th street can provide exceptional service without breaking existing laws.

• Oversaw all beverage programs throughout the convention hotel, including banquets, room service, lounge, and the second-floor restaurant. Won an award for most romantic late-night space in Austin, 1999.