Jason Berry
Carrollton,TX
Summary
Seasoned Senior Partner with excellent skills in managing conflict and prioritizing tasks. Adept at building and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong networker with decisive leadership style.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Operations Manager
Motorboat Brewing Company
12.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed deal with XFL to be official beer of the Dallas Renegades Football team
- Successfully teamed with Kroger and Tom Thumb for shelf placement
- Placement at over 75 Restaurants and Bars across DFW
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations
Senior Partner & Director of Operations
Restaurant Ventures Unlimited
03.2017 - Current
- Lead team of 10 salaried managers, 125+ hourly employees across 5 different restaurant concepts
- Helped achieve annual growth of 10%+ per year through an exciting guest first/guest driven culture
- Annual Sales of 10 Million Dollars
- Developed very strong relationships with Vendors in all areas including: Ben E. Keith, US Foods, Sysco Foods, Cintas, Fisher 59, Specs, Applejacks, Jim Beam Suntory, Remy Cointreau, Greenlight Distribution, Southern Glaziers, Republic National, San Antonio Winery, Wagner Wines, Roots Run Deep, Gallo, Brown Forman, and many others
- Was able to turn vendor relationships into significant support dollars
- Was able to establish and maintain company LBW cost of below 19% by vendor relationships, and creative cocktail recipes
- Chaired partner meetings to drive discussion of matters important to firm operations, keeping discourse on-topic and moving at efficient pace
- Promoted new business and expanded firm's professional network through attendance and participation in community, government, and industry events
- Maintained open-door policy and responded to stakeholder concerns
Writer
Warner Brothers Studios
06.2014 - 01.2017
- Sold an animated feature to TOON ZONE STUDIOS
- Developed Television Shows for Warner Brothers TV, Bento Box Productions, and Universal Comedy
- Wrote, Directed, and Co-Starred in a Half-Hour Comedy Pilot
- Won "Best Director" and "Best Short Film" at multiple film festivals.
Director of Operations
Jon-Rob, Inc.
08.2004 - 09.2012
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Annual sales of 2 Million Dollars
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives
Education
No Degree - Television And Film
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TXHigh School Diploma -
James Madison High School
San Antonio, TX06.1997
Skills
- Strategic Vision
- Constructive Feedback
- Business Opportunity Development
- Revenue Stream Development
- Relationship Expert
Certification
TABC Manager Serve-Safe Certified
Cicerone Certified Beer
Timeline
Owner/Operations Manager
Motorboat Brewing Company
12.2019 - Current
Senior Partner & Director of Operations
Restaurant Ventures Unlimited
03.2017 - Current
Writer
Warner Brothers Studios
06.2014 - 01.2017
Director of Operations
Jon-Rob, Inc.
08.2004 - 09.2012
No Degree - Television And Film
San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
James Madison High School
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