Gabe Garcia
Von Ormy,Tx
Summary
Results-driven leader with a strong track record in maximizing sales and profitability across multiple locations. Expertise in P&L management and strategic business planning, mentoring teams to achieve high-quality service and operational standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
AREA DIRECTOR
MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL
CHARLESTON, SC
09.2023 - 08.2025
- Leveraged P&L analysis to develop strategic business plans driving district-wide profitability.
- Maximized sales and profitability across 10-store market, enhancing overall financial performance.
- Mentored GMs, fostering high-quality food service and operational excellence across multiple locations.
- Maintained brand standards and guest excellence at all times.
DISTRICT MANAGER
WENDY’S
JACKSONVILLE, FL
10.2018 - 09.2023
- Achieved sales goals by crafting comprehensive business plans for 10-store district.
- Developed detailed business plans for each store location.
- Established objectives aligned with franchise's strategic sales plan.
- Analyzed each store’s financial data to inform decisions that drove revenue growth, managed costs, and maintained optimal inventory levels.
AREA DIRECTOR
EINSTEIN BRO’S BAGELS
MELBOURNE, FL
07.2011 - 05.2018
- Established franchise region encompassing 5 Einstein Bagels within Treasure and Space Coast.
- Oversaw operations with P&L responsibility, financial planning, and strategy development to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Analyzed challenges and implemented solutions to develop business plan objectives and strategies aligned with company goals.
- Developed and tracked KPIs for financial performance, customer satisfaction, and employee morale to gauge organizational health.
DISTRICT MANAGER
WENDY’S
WEST PALM BEACH, FL
08.2008 - 07.2011
- Surpassed sales goals by developing comprehensive business plans for eight-store district.
- Established objectives aligned with company strategic sales plan to enhance district performance.
- Analyzed store financial data to inform decisions that drove revenue growth, managed costs, and optimized inventory levels.
DISTRICT MANAGER
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
ASHEVILLE, NC
10.2001 - 08.2008
- Exceeded sales targets and objectives across 7 store district.
- Developed business plans aligned with company strategic sales objectives.
- Analyzed financial data from each store to implement strategies that enhanced revenue, optimized cost control, and ensured effective inventory management.
Skills
- P&L management
- Operations Management
- Business planning
- Market analysis
- Brand awareness
- Customer retention
- Team leadership
- Training/People Development
- Multitasking and organization
- Community outreach
- Partnership building
Professional Activities
- Former Executive Board of Director, Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce
- Former Board of Director, Palm Bay Rotary Club
- Former Executive Board of Director, Breath of Heaven Ministries
Timeline
AREA DIRECTOR
MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL
09.2023 - 08.2025
DISTRICT MANAGER
WENDY’S
10.2018 - 09.2023
AREA DIRECTOR
EINSTEIN BRO’S BAGELS
07.2011 - 05.2018
DISTRICT MANAGER
WENDY’S
08.2008 - 07.2011
DISTRICT MANAGER
BLOCKBUSTER VIDEO
10.2001 - 08.2008