Todd Kniebbe
DeBary
Summary
Franchise Business Consultant with extensive experience at Steak N Shake, specializing in financial analysis and strategic planning. Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management, leading to improved operational efficiency. Proven ability to foster stakeholder relationships, resulting in substantial growth and profitability across various locations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Franchise Business Consultant
Steak N Shake
Orlando
07.2019 - 06.2025
- Conducted quality assurance to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Facilitated training programs for staff to enhance operational efficiency.
- Performed profit and loss analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
- Oversaw facility maintenance to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
- Developed new franchisees by providing comprehensive support and resources.
- Executed financial planning to align with organizational goals and objectives.
Division President
Steak N Shake
Orlando
01.2017 - 10.2019
- Identified opportunities for process optimization through utilization of technology solutions.
- Directed the development of comprehensive strategies to ensure organizational success and financial stability.
- Cultivated relationships with external stakeholders such as customers, partners, investors, and regulatory agencies.
- Managed risk by implementing appropriate safety protocols across all divisions.
- Oversaw daily operations of multiple departments within the division, including personnel management, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Monitored industry trends to ensure competitive advantage in pricing and product offerings.
- Provided leadership on cross-functional teams focused on developing new products or services.
- Developed and managed short-term and long-term plans for divisional growth, profitability, and market share.
Vice President of Operations
Steak N Shake
Orlando
03.2016 - 08.2017
- Oversaw the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to operational activities.
- Managed daily operations, including budgeting, forecasting, resource planning, and scheduling.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Created reports summarizing operational results for management review.
- Resolved escalated customer complaints regarding product and service quality or delivery delays.
- Monitored performance metrics to ensure that established objectives were met or exceeded.
- Organized meetings between senior management personnel to discuss operational strategies and objectives.
- Provided training and mentoring support for new employees in the operations department.
District Manager
Steak N Shake
DeBary
02.1990 - 03.2016
- Identified opportunities for process improvement across multiple locations within the district.
- Planned budgets based on forecasted sales figures and monitored expenses throughout the year.
- Created and maintained productive relationships with key stakeholders in the district.
- Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, human resources, finance, to achieve goals set by upper management.
- Analyzed financial data for each store in the district to identify areas of improvement or growth potentials.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance and payroll information for all stores within the district.
- Developed and implemented district-wide sales strategies to increase revenue and market share.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of customer service satisfaction.
Education
GED -
Seminole High School
Sanford, FL06-1987
Skills
- Financial analysis and profit loss assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Employee training and development
- Risk management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Market analysis
- Budgeting
- Profit and loss analysis
Timeline
Franchise Business Consultant
Steak N Shake
07.2019 - 06.2025
Division President
Steak N Shake
01.2017 - 10.2019
Vice President of Operations
Steak N Shake
03.2016 - 08.2017
District Manager
Steak N Shake
02.1990 - 03.2016
GED -
Seminole High School
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