Johnny Washington
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
RESULTS-ORIENTED OPERATIONS CONSULTANT AND RESTAURANT COACH SPECIALIZING IN OPERATIONS TRANSFORMATION AND PROFITABILITY IMPROVEMENT.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Consultant
SYSCO FOODS - ATLANTA
11.2011 - Current
- Advised restaurant owners and stakeholders on best practices to improve inventory purchasing decisions and controls to increase operational efficiencies and profitability and reduce waste.
- Developed business assessment reports and worked with customers to build agreed-upon action plans, targets, and timelines that addressed short- and long-term opportunities and goals.
- Built and developed consultative relations with owners and managers by advising them on all aspects of restaurant operations, including but not limited to menu design, pricing, staffing, customer service, marketing, proper food ordering processes, inventory, and food safety advice.
Founder/Principal
MYOPCO RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Reviewed and evaluated current vendor pricing and negotiated pricing more representative of the company’s value and competitive advantage.
- Improved operational efficiency by reviewing processes, people, and products to expose and eliminate undiscovered and uncontrolled costs that negatively impact profitability.
- Provided periodic analytical reports to owners and stakeholders based on SWOT methodologies and best practice efficacy's and provided feedback for improving overall performance and outcomes.
Co-founder/COO
GLOVER RESTAURANT GROUP (a Chicago Nancy’s Pizza Franchisee)
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Created and implemented company policies and procedures to maximize revenue growth and brand presence in virgin territories.
- Led, coached, and developed management personnel emphasizing increasing profitability through strategic analysis, planning, and operational budgeting.
- Optimized resource allocation to achieve maximum organizational value.
- Collaborated and consulted with CEO.
- Facilitated process development initiatives to achieve business goals and KPIs.
Education
MBA - Entrepreneurship
Mercer University- Stetson School of Business & Economics
2015
Master of Science - Business And Healthcare Delivery Law
Legal Studies, Purdue University Global
2010
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Government
Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of South Carolina
1993
Skills
- P&L Management & Analysis
- Recruiting
- Staffing & People Development
- Training & Development
- Labor/Food Costs Control
- Inventory Management
- Financial Analysis
- Operations Management Best Practices
- Customer Service Analysis & Improvement Implementation
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Food Safety Procedures & Resolutions
Certification
Capella University, Post-Master’s Certificate in Higher Education Teaching, 2016
Food Safety Certification & Training, 2021 - 2026
Associations
- National Black MBA Association (NBMBA)
- Association of MBAs (AMBA)
- National Restaurant Association (NRA)
- Georgia Restaurant Association (GRA)
- Multicultural Foodservice Assn. (MFHA)
Awards
Sysco Chairman’s Club Achievement Award, 2014, 2015, & 2016
Affiliations
National Black MBA Assn (NBMBA)
Association of MBAs (AMBA)
National Restaurant Assn (NRA)
Georgia Restaurant Assn (GRA)
Multicultural Foodservice Assn (MFHA)
Timeline
Sales Consultant
SYSCO FOODS - ATLANTA
11.2011 - Current
Founder/Principal
MYOPCO RESTAURANT CONSULTANTS
01.2009 - 01.2012
Co-founder/COO
GLOVER RESTAURANT GROUP (a Chicago Nancy’s Pizza Franchisee)
01.1998 - 01.2009
MBA - Entrepreneurship
Mercer University- Stetson School of Business & Economics
Master of Science - Business And Healthcare Delivery Law
Legal Studies, Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Government
Interdisciplinary Studies, The University of South Carolina
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