Management and consultant professional with over 30 years of experience specializing in budget building, food service, and hospitality industries; committed to operational efficiencies, customer service and staff development.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
Work History
LSU Dining
Retail Manager1
01.2008 - 01.2010
Job overview
Managed eight supervisors and 60 team members at 9 independent outlets
Responsible for transforming a Pizza Hut into a Papa John’s in 28 hours
Instrumental in bringing the first Quizno’s concept into the Louisiana State University Systems
Accountable for financial performance, budget and P&L of 14.4 million operations
Fedex/Kinkos
Sr. Project Coordinator
01.1998 - 01.2010
Job overview
Managed over-night production team and associates
Certified Trainer on all printing equipment as well as design and shipping
Liaison for Commercial and Business accounts including regional clients
Produced85% of literature, forms, and booklets used by Red Cross during aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
CEI-MSY
Multi-Unit Manager
01.2019 - 01.2022
Job overview
Joint Venture Partner(HMS HOST)
Managed operational responsibilities for concepts such as Emeril’s Table, Starbucks, Great American Bagel, Smoothie King, & Panda Express.
Facilitated acquisition of regional talent.
Conducted comprehensive training programs for waitstaff and bartenders that elevated ticket average by 10.5%.
$303k+ in weekly group unit sales while maintaining21% labor and25% food cost
Opened campus outlet producing $8K in daily sales with average customer transactions of800 per day
Led FOH in increasing warmth scores by implementing in-service program focusing on guest
Implemented90-day plan improving a low rank unit position from last to first in the district by increasing sales by $10K and lower food costs
Instrumental in training new managers by utilizing a8 week course
GuernseyHoldings
Area Supervisor
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
Impacted Sales, increasing by 11% in my market
Achieved a 6.5% reduction in workforce costs over three months.
Identified and attracted premier regional candidates, boosting retention rates.
Guided career progression of two Assistant Managers towards becoming General Managers.
Streamlined operations to enhance efficiency, achieving faster service times.
Panera Bread
Manager
01.2018 - 01.2020
Job overview
Streamlined communication processes to foster transparency among departments.
Coordinated recruitment efforts to attract top talent.
Conducted performance evaluations to identify areas for employee growth.
Implemented training programs for enhanced employee skills.
Managed budgets for various departmental initiatives.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Sonic
Multi-Unit Manager
01.2017 - 01.2018
Job overview
Accountable for $21.8 million operation-9 units financial operation and 18 units operational system wide
Successfully revived operations of 5 failing units
Managed the development, performance, hiring, training and leadership
Increased Operations Assessment score to 89% leading to the continued ownership of two units
Responsible for improved performance scores (80%) of 3 units moving from a failing score to high performance score
Lead training for Ambassador Program for Patient order taking
Onboarding and development of employees
Accuracy in executing all company policies and procedures with shown improvement in quality, service and operations while ensuring employee compliance
Coached, trained and provide input and guidance through performance reviews and developmental plans
Instrumental in the launching of the first satellite kitchen servicing Children’s Hospital and Heart & Vascular Tower
Analyzed and resolved all issues with Linen services while assisting team leads with resolutions
Recruited, hired, supervised, scheduled staff
Created and implemented market development with a focus on community outreach within a15-mile radius
Graduated as MVP for all partners (Fall2011) which included the entire Southern Region
Brokered a partnership with No Problem Raceway
Negotiated a contract with Ascension Catholic Schools
Mentored high school employees
Sonic Drive In
Area Supervisor
01.2000 - 01.2003
Job overview
Supervised opening of first New Orleans, LA Sonic Drive In with a $70K opening week
Doubled the projected customer ticket average for urban location by implementing training for upselling
Recruited and trained over100 employees while actively developing several employees for management opportunities
Renegotiated agreement with Sonic increasing number of locations from4 to12 throughout city of New Orleans
Education
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA
from Business Management
University Overview
2 years
Quartermaster School
Fort Lee, VA
01.1990
University Overview
Graduated1990
Skills
MULTI UNIT MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER CENTRIC TEAMS
INTEGRITY DRIVEN LEADERSHIP
PROBLEM SOLVING
Awards
PHILLIP A CONNELY FOR CONTINENTAL US GARRISON, TRAIN THE TRAINER, MVP RPM PIZZA
Affiliations
Ascension Youth Basketball Association Volunteer Coach
Gonzales Youth Basketball League Volunteer Coach
American Legion Post557 Member
NAACP Ascension Parish Member
Volunteer Ascension Proposed Board Member
GMG MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS OWNER
Management consultant company sourced by restaurants, food service, hospitality and retail businesses to create, launch, directly oversee operation efficiency and its processes and procedures. Training owners, managers and team members in new technology and systems. Coaching and mentoring managers and support teams in industry standards, performance improvements, customer experience, inventory, forecasting, planning, P&L, and POS reports to track sales. Guide clients in sales generation and creative menus that lead to profits.