James OBrien
Burke,VA
Summary
I have a long Career of Managing, Supervising and Owning Restaurants and a Passion for Politics.
I am now looking for a chance to make a difference in Politics
and Public Service.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Paradigm Pizza
06.2008 - 06.2023
Owned and Operated 12 unit Pizza Licensing Concept.
Trained Prospective Owner/Operators.
Negotiated Leases for New Restaurants.
Negotiated buying of products with Sysco Foods as well as other Vendors.
Owner Operator
McDonald's Restaurant
04.1990 - 03.2006
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior [Product or Service] to customers.
Area Supervisor
McDonald's
05.1985 - 01.1990
Supervised day to day Operations of 3 McDonald's Restaurants.
In charge of all Employees.
Responsible for Projections and Profitability,
Responsible for Restaurant Inspections by McDonald's,
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR05.1983
Skills
- Restaurant Management
- Project Management
- Budgeting and Scheduling
- Time Management
- Political Incites
- Chaired and Executed Charity Events
- Negotiating Contracts
- Financial Forecasting
- Directing Advertising
Accomplishments
Experience in Numerous Political Campaigns.
Nate Coulter for United States Senate
Campaign Manager and Finance Director. 1998
Pat O'Brien for Pulaski County Clerk, Arkansas
Campaign Management and Finance Director 2004
Pat OBrien for Secretary of State of Arkansas
Campaign Management and Finance Director 2010
Arkansas Traveler for Bill Clinton for President
Traveled the Country as an Arkansas Traveler. Campaigning and Promoting Campaign Public Relations.
The Travelers Campaigned in Most Counties in the United States giving the Campaign a Local Feel. 1992
Presidential Motorcade member, when the Clinton's were in Arkansas during the first Administration. 1992-1996
Service Section
McDonald's of Central Arkansas Coop President. 2000-2008
Board Member Ronald McDonald House of Little Rock. 1995-2008
Timeline
CEO
Paradigm Pizza
06.2008 - 06.2023
Owner Operator
McDonald's Restaurant
04.1990 - 03.2006
Area Supervisor
McDonald's
05.1985 - 01.1990
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of Arkansas At Little Rock