PAULA BARRISH
Niagara Falls,NY
Summary
Experienced Director of Operations with 29 years of experience in the Quick Service Restaurant Industry. Successfully managed systems and led multi-level staff in the WNY, Western PA, and Eastern Ohio territory.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Consulting Professionals Inc
North Canton, OH
01.2018 - 07.2024
- Supervised operations for 460 restaurants within the territory.
- Staff included 14 Full-Time Field Consultants
- Trained new Franchisees
- Liaison between Franchise World Headquarters and Franchise Community
Director of Operations
Franchise Development of WNY
West Seneca, NY
05.2001 - 01.2018
- Grew the territory from 25 to over 100 stores.
- Supervised one MUO with 6 locations
- General Manager of highest volume location
Franchise Owner
Subway
Lockport, NY
02.1995 - 03.2001
- Owner and operator of two Subway restaurants in Lockport, NY
- Attained skills in hiring, training, accounting, marketing, and operations.
Education
Certification - SERV Safe
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising and Management
Bryant and Stratton College
Buffalo, NY, USASkills
- Food and beverage handling
- Supervisory skills
- Communications
- Hiring and training
- Strong leader/Team Organization
- Remodel/Construction Supervisor
Accomplishments
- Opened over 100 Subway restaurants in the WNY territory since 2001.
- General Manager of the highest volume restaurant in the territory in 2012-2018.
- Hired and trained Field Consultant staff and Manager staff within a Restaurant company.
- Construction/remodel supervisor for stores with WNY.
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Director of Operations
Consulting Professionals Inc
01.2018 - 07.2024
Director of Operations
Franchise Development of WNY
05.2001 - 01.2018
Franchise Owner
Subway
02.1995 - 03.2001
Certification - SERV Safe
Associate of Arts - Fashion Merchandising and Management
Bryant and Stratton College
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