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Byron Wheeler

Byron Wheeler

Castle Rock,CO

Summary

Dynamic President experienced in positively impacting business direction with successful leadership strategies, tactical decision making and forward-thinking approaches. Proven history of improving operations and boosting financial health through building great teams, establishing relevant business objectives, giving those teams the tools and resources needed to complete their objectives, and following up on results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

President /Chief Operating Officer

LOVE Restaurant Group
Castle Rock, CO
10.2014 - 12.2021
  • Supervised operations team for 21 restaurant portfolio across two brands and two states, totaling over $40 million in annual sales
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
  • Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with marketing firms.
  • Initiated operational improvements using lean methodologies to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Developed comprehensive performance reports to strategize resource allocation and establish performance metrics.

Director of Franchise Performance

Burger King Corporation
Miami, FL
06.2010 - 09.2014
  • Responsible for sales and operational performance of 320 restaurants across 5 states
  • Conducts business review meetings with franchisees to discuss unit performance, development plans, renewal/successor options and operations compliances, amongst other topics.
  • Leads area-wide business and operations initiatives through development, communication and implementation of business plans.
  • Designs and implements plans for restaurant operations improvement for assigned region through coordination with internal brand auditors
  • Works with Development and Finance teams on open receivable issues, restaurant closures and other topics impacting assigned franchisees
  • Conducts training and on-boarding for new franchisees.
  • Manage requests for information and day-to-day non essential tasks for assigned area
  • Developed peer and mentor relationship with small business owners and conducted in-depth consulting engagements to identify opportunities to enhance owner profitability, growth and performance.

Education

4 Years - Kinesiology

Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX

Skills

  • Budget Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operational Analysis
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Talent Recruitment
  • Portfolio Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Business Consulting

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 750 restaurant staff members, three Area Directors, and a VP of Operations
  • Supervised the marketing department, HR manager, internal recruiter, and AP department,
  • Brought a regional concept into a new time zone, and successfully opened and managed the highest average unit sales portfolio in the nation for that brand
  • Awarded "trailblazer of the year" award from national franchisor in 2019 for successfully developing multiple systems that would later become brand standard
  • Awarded "developer of the year" award from national franchisor in 2020

Work Availability

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Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

President /Chief Operating Officer

LOVE Restaurant Group
10.2014 - 12.2021

Director of Franchise Performance

Burger King Corporation
06.2010 - 09.2014

4 Years - Kinesiology

Stephen F. Austin State University

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