THOMAS De Carlo Jr

• Increased SEO's and developed strategic initiatives by 21% through PPC advertisement, graphic design, discount coupons, developing product bundles, and utilizing a multi-channel market place
• Proficient in SaaS: Google apps, Rev Seller, Helium 10, keepa, Mail Chimp
• Increased sales and brand exposure by developing private label sports training goods and forecasting buying trends
• Raised profit margins by 10% through maximizing and introducing new training products, fulfilling orders on time, attending MLB conventions and seminars to develop pricing structures and vetting new products
• Expanded Total Control Sports E-Commerce websites by becoming a brand manager for all new products. Brand consultant for TCS

Directly responsible for team members, financial transactions, COG's and budgets, food costs, purchasing, marketing and promotions. Developed ghost kitchens.

Accomplishments and Projects:

• Increased profits by 13% by adding and negotiating terms for multiple online ordering systems and KDS
• Lowered labor costs by over 20%, reduced number of menu items and streamlining scheduling and staggering shifts
• Increased brand awareness and community followers by engaging in various social media media outlets, resulted in 10% increase in sales
• Mentored team of 8 General Managers as well as 300 plus employees
• Managed $5.7 million project and buildout, obtained all pertinent permits for Mozzarella Store and Golfo di Napoli
• Cut costs by 12% developed rebate system with vendors
• Slashed material and equipment expenses by 6.5% with sponsorships
• Oversaw and analyzed portfolio for $9-10 million CPG
• Implemented new efficiency tools, table management, KDS, online platforms for brick and mortar as well ghost kitchens, multiple concepts and procurement in aviation; placement pending
• Responsible for 52% increase in virtual brand during COVID-19, opened additional ghost kitchens as well as increased delivery platforms

Directed and efficiently operated a team of 4 district managers, 8 general managers and over 400 associates.

Accomplishments and Key Projects:

• Responsible for restaurants, 40 pop-ups, retail in 13 grocery stores
• Managed 30 Pop-Up restaurants, Food Halls, Wrigley Field, and Soldier Field. Assisted in design, construction documents, bidding, sub-contractor selections, purchasing, budgets, certifications and permits

Advanced to Regional Manager position after 15 months as District Manager. Supervised team of 8 area managers and 300 plus associates. Oversaw 7 stores with full P&L responsibility for in-store sales, retail and employee development. Increased brand awareness by 15% via social media. Accomplishments and Projects:

• Responsible for ensuring gold standard level of operations in 7 plus restaurants, $23 million in sales; financial execution
• Executed key initiative standards; labor costs decrease 23%, inventory reduction, KDS platforms, and rebate systems

10 year Pit Committee President (CBOT) Chicago Board of Trade