Experience

Douglas J Aveda Institutes & Salons

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  Detroit Metropolitan Area Founded in 1967 with the flagship Douglas J Salon and Day Spa in Okemos Michigan, Douglas J is a leader in high end salons and proprietary cosmetology schools. Douglas J is partnered with Aveda and currently operates four salons and six Aveda Institutes teaching Cosmetology, Esthiology, Barbering, and Massage across Michigan, Chicago, and Knoxville.



Alline Salon Group

• United States
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Dec 2019 - Sep 2020

  Detroit Metropolitan Area Alline Salon Group is the largest franchisee of Regis Corporation franchised hair salons. Alline operates approximately 400 Supercuts, Cost Cutters, and Holiday Hair salons in the Midwest.



Little Caesars Pizza

• Food & Beverages
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President Financial Planning and Analysis

  • Dec 2014 - Apr 2019

  Detroit Metropolitan Area Responsible for leading the Financial and Business Analysis function for Little Caesars enterprise-wide, covering all domestic and international restaurants, the distribution division, and corporate projects. Developed and led a high-performance team of Directors, Managers, and Analysts to provide support to all areas of the organization. As Chairman of the Finance Committee, managed the approval process for all significant business decisions and investments. Directly supported franchisees and… Show more Responsible for leading the Financial and Business Analysis function for Little Caesars enterprise-wide, covering all domestic and international restaurants, the distribution division, and corporate projects. Developed and led a high-performance team of Directors, Managers, and Analysts to provide support to all areas of the organization. As Chairman of the Finance Committee, managed the approval process for all significant business decisions and investments. Directly supported franchisees and company owned stores to improve profitability, develop business opportunities, and ensure system compliance. Highly present in the field, providing hands-on support to Operations, Development, and franchisees. Strategic partner to the Marketing, R&D, and Innovation function with high involvement in all new product and innovation programs. Oversaw the functionality design of the Data Warehouse reporting system. Mainstage speaker and workshop leader at Global Business Conferences. Show less



Capital One

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Financial Planning and Analysis

  • Mar 2014 - Nov 2014

  Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Led a high-performance team to support the financial management of Capital One Auto Finance. Partnered with senior executives to drive business planning, strategy, and results. Responsibilities include monthly close and reporting, outlook, budgets, long term plan, investment governance, business support, and special projects including supplier negotiations.



TGI Fridays

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director Financial Planning & Analysis - Marketing

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2013

  Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex A highly cross functional role leading the analysis team that supported sales and gross profit growth for TGI Friday’s USA. Oversaw the brand’s pricing strategy. Utilized variety of analytics including high level business analysis, transaction level data, and statistical analytics. Designed market tests to confirm effectiveness of proposed initiatives before full rollout.

• Senior Director Financial Planning & Analysis - International

  • Jun 2005 - Jun 2012

  Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex As head of finance for TGI Friday’s International, directed all aspects of financial management and strategic planning for the division (350 restaurants across 60 countries), partnering with the COO to achieve financial objectives. Provided leadership, guidance, and process control to field finance leaders in company-owned and joint venture businesses. Led financial management of franchisees including profitability reviews, collections efforts, legal workouts, cash repatriation strategies… Show more As head of finance for TGI Friday’s International, directed all aspects of financial management and strategic planning for the division (350 restaurants across 60 countries), partnering with the COO to achieve financial objectives. Provided leadership, guidance, and process control to field finance leaders in company-owned and joint venture businesses. Led financial management of franchisees including profitability reviews, collections efforts, legal workouts, cash repatriation strategies, and contractual structuring. Managed planning, reporting, and all investment activity. Served on Board of Directors of Friday’s Taiwan, China, and Mexico and as Statutory Auditor of Friday’s Japan.

• Manager Financial Planning & Analysis - Corporate Strategy & Capital

  • May 2004 - May 2005

  Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex As a partner to the Executive Team, managed the company’s Corporate Strategy and Capital Planning and Analysis functions. Provided industry and economic analysis and supported strategic projects including mergers & acquisitions. Owned the strategic long-range plan model and process. Managed the Capital Planning and Analysis function.



Electronic Data Systems

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Analyst

  • Jun 2000 - Aug 2002

  Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex Executed financial planning and analysis for EDS’ telecom service lines.