Diane Earl
Lubbock,TX
Summary
I have been very fortunate in my adult life to have worked for two great companies and had two great careers. I was instrumental in both with increasing sales, decreasing cost all while maintaining the integrity of the company and concepts.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Prepared-Foodservice, Bakery & Floral
United Supermarkets
04.2002 - 03.2020
- Responsible for $5 million a week in sales company wide including foodservice, bakery & floral.
- Developed the following programs within the foodservice department-Imported cheese program, Carry-Out-Catering, off-premise catering, Salad Bars, Ready Meals. During my tenure with United, I was also responsible for developing the Peet's Coffee Shops, which we eventually turned into Starbucks (32 throughout the company)
- I was the direct report for both the Bakery & Floral Directors and was responsible for their team development, increasing sales and enhancing bottom lines.
Harrigan's & Don Pablo's Restaurants
DF&R, Inc.
04.1977 - 09.2000
- Started working with DF&R Restaurants while in Texas Tech. I stayed with the company after graduation helping them grow the Harrigan's and Don Pablo's restaurants to a 150 unit chain.
- The company went public in 1993 and then sold to Apple South in 1995. At that time I became President of the Harrigan's Division. Harrigan's was sold again in 1998 and then in 1999 I made the decision to leave the restaurant business.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX12.1978
Midway High School
Waco, TX05.1974
Skills
- The last project that I worked on prior to leaving United and then doing consulting work after, was developing the Foodservice operation (Concessions, Catering and Rave On, their upscale restaurant) inside the Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock, Tx
- I am currently doing consulting work for Robert Taylor (retired CEO of United Supermarkets) and his partners to open a Food Hall in downtown Lubbock
- I have co-authored 2 cookbooks (Always Enough Thyme and It's About Thyme) with four great girlfriends We have been cooking together for 40 years
Certification
- Food safety certified
- Certification for Imported Cheese-Artisanal NYC
- United's Positive Impact Award "For Leadership in Financial Performance, Innovations & Talent Development in the Foodservice Department
- Deli Operator of the Year. In Store Buyer Magazine
- Progressive Grocer Top Women in Grocery
- Dallas Chapter Woman of the Year. Roundtable for Women in Foodservice
- YWCA Women of Excellence Award. Lubbock, Tx
- Woman of Distinction Award. Girl Scouts of Texas & Oklahoma
Other Interests
My other interests include cooking, traveling, reading, pickelball and Mahjong.
Additional Information
My husband, Mike, and I have been a member of Alto Lakes Country Club since 2004. Since retiring, I have begun to spend the summers in Alto which certainly beats the sweltering heat of West Texas summers. We have always enjoyed the club and what it has to offer, but do feel like anything, can continue to be improved.
I am interested in becoming a member of the House Committee because I feel that I have much to offer the club. I have sat on the House Committee and Audit Committee of Lubbock Country Club, where we continue to be members, so I feel I certainly have a grasp of what a House Committee's responsibilities are.
I come from a business background and would not just sit on the committee to spend money. I completely understand that the decisions of the Club must all remain fiscally responsible, but always made to enhance the club for the betterment of the members.
I appreciate your time and ask you to consider my application for this position.
Sincerely,
Diane Earl
Timeline
Director of Prepared-Foodservice, Bakery & Floral
United Supermarkets
04.2002 - 03.2020
Harrigan's & Don Pablo's Restaurants
DF&R, Inc.
04.1977 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Management Studies
Texas Tech University
Midway High School