Dean Vandagriff
Martinsville,United States
Summary
Energetic and innovative professional with operational leadership and business growth. Proven Multi-Unit Leader skilled in driving sales, boosting efficiency, and developing high-performing teams. Adept at Budgets, P&L oversight and expanding regional operations with a keen eye for client satisfaction. Development of people. It is all about the people. Ready to bring my passion and dynamic management style to new challenges and opportunities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor/Real Estate Broker
The Stewart Home Group
, IN
02.2023 - 11.2024
Regional Catering Director
City Barbeque, LLC
, IN, OH, IL, WI, NC, KY, GA
05.2010 - 07.2022
- Opened 12 new restaurants in six states
- Developed catering business and teams in seven states and eleven cities
- Promoted sixteen team members into higher positions within the organization
- Increased Revenue - First year with one city was $170,000 in total sales. Grew the region to $12.5 million in sales within a twelve-year time frame
- Built budgets and managed P&L's for $12.5 million
- I built the catering team from just myself in 2010 to fifty-eight direct reports and an average of two hundred and fifty indirect reports.
- Developed training guidelines, SOPs, and assisted in building CRMs for the catering division.
Multi-Unit General Manager
CRG Dining Company
, IN
04.2008 - 11.2009
- Started as General Manager of the Stone Creek location in Plainfield
- I was also the General Manager at the Greenwood Stone Creek location and Charbono's in Avon
- Sales volume accomplished was $5.6 million with two locations
- Lead a team of 40+ employees at each location, conducting regular training sessions and performance evaluations to maintain high standards of performance
- Booked, planned and directed private banquets at each location
Director of Operations
Nothing But Noodles
, IN
03.2004 - 04.2008
- Successfully led the opening of two new franchise locations in Indianapolis, managing all aspects from site selection to staff hiring and training
- Operational Oversight - Directed daily operations across multiple restaurant locations, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies
- Trained and developed all managers for each location
- Marketing and Promotions - Developed and executed marketing campaigns, including digital and local advertising, to drive brand awareness and sales
- Health and Safety - Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and updating procedures as necessary
District Manager
Boston Market Corporation
, IN
03.2002 - 03.2004
- Hired, Trained and developed all managers for each of the six locations
- Operational Oversight - Directed daily operations across multiple restaurant locations, ensuring adherence to company standards and policies
- Lead the operations of six brick and mortar locations in Indiana
Vice President
McDuff Development & Management
, IN
02.2000 - 03.2002
- After starting with the company in 1983 as an hourly employee, growing into an Assistant and then to a General Manager, I left the company in 1993 to go develop into a Multi- Unit Manager, and returned in 2000 as I took the role as the Vice President of Operations
- I worked directly with the President/Owner
- Developed new training guidelines
- Was a part of the menu development for six different concepts
Area Manager
Don Pablo's Mexican Kitchen
, IN
04.1993 - 02.2000
- Before being promoted to Area Manager, I was the General Manager of the highest sales volume restaurant in the company, at $3.4 million annually.
- I was promoted to Multi-Unit Manager for the first time in my career. Managed seven locations in Indiana as the Area Manager.
- Opened four new restaurants in Indiana, including Rochester, New York.
Education
90 Hour Real Estate Course -
CE Shop
11.2024
90 Hour Real Estate Certificate -
CE Shop
11.2024
Developing Self Awareness -
LinkedIN Learning
Leading With Emotional Intelligence -
LinkedIN Learning
Diploma -
Decatur Central High School
Skills
- People Development
- Clear and Timely Communication
- Talent Acquisition
- Employee Training
- Effective Organization
- Effective Problem Resolution
- Event Management
- Budget Management
- Sales Team Coordination
- Strategic Business Oversight
- Guest Services
- Profit and Loss Oversight
- Business Development Leadership
- Team Leadership in Hospitality
- Catering Team Leadership
- Client consultation
Certification
- CE Shop 90 hour Real Estate Certificate, 10/2022, 11/2024
- Indiana Real Estate Broker, 11/2022, 11/2024
Organizations
- MIBOR Realtor Association
- National Association of Realtors
- Indiana Association of Realtors
- Kansas City Barbeque Society
Timeline
Independent Contractor/Real Estate Broker
The Stewart Home Group
02.2023 - 11.2024
Regional Catering Director
City Barbeque, LLC
05.2010 - 07.2022
Multi-Unit General Manager
CRG Dining Company
04.2008 - 11.2009
Director of Operations
Nothing But Noodles
03.2004 - 04.2008
District Manager
Boston Market Corporation
03.2002 - 03.2004
Vice President
McDuff Development & Management
02.2000 - 03.2002
Area Manager
Don Pablo's Mexican Kitchen
04.1993 - 02.2000
90 Hour Real Estate Course -
CE Shop
90 Hour Real Estate Certificate -
CE Shop
Developing Self Awareness -
LinkedIN Learning
Leading With Emotional Intelligence -
LinkedIN Learning
Diploma -
Decatur Central High School
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