Experience

redC Real Estate, Design and Construction

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

• Franchising Consultant

  • Jul 2018 - Present

  Recruited as a consultant for small to mid-sized companies to assist with data analytics, smartsheet, real estate demographics, and construction management, and sales. Clients include Cheba Hut, Wag’n Wash, Atomic Provisions, and Birdcall. ► Developed customized Smartsheet data tracking platform for all clients, resulting in improved resource management and smoother operations. This was well-received by executives as they could see what was happening in the company, resulting in increased growth and profitability. ► Managed Franchise Sales, Real Estate demographics, and Construction for all clients. ► Utilized SitesUSA demographics software for territory mapping and assisted in site selection/analysis for franchisees. ► Assisted leadership teams in determining which franchisees to sign, resulting in successful partnerships. ► Was recruited by multiple clients for full-time employment, and ultimately accepted the offer from Dogtopia. Show less



Dogtopia

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director, Real Estate Logistics

  • Jul 2021 - Jun 2023

  Manage Real Estate department, overseeing 42 store lease signings in the last 12 months, with 50 expected in the next 12 months. Assist all Franchisees from FA signing through LOI and Lease negotiations, then into Site Survey & Design. Coordinate and determine each store territory using eSite & SitesUSA demographic software. Also built a company-wide tracking system in Smartsheet, which coordinates all activities within RE, Design, and Construction departments. This revolutionized Dogtopia's tracking and coordination within the development department. -Originally hired for Real Estate data anlaytics and leasing support, was quickly promoted to oversee the Real Estate department for 144 existing franchisees, representing 224 open stores and 260 additional in development. -Assisted in the transition from Cushman Wakefield to Morrow Hill, our new Real Estate strategic partner. -Manage Morrow Hill as well as Self-Search Franchisees, overseeing legal documentation and determining territories for existing and future stores. -Manage all franchisee territory mapping, using eSite and SitesUSA demographics software. -Assisted in the acquisition of 3 new Architecture firms and developed strategic requirements for new Design objectives. -During a staffing shortage in the Construction Department, managed the buildout of 18 stores in 2021, utilizing my previous construction management experience. -Developed a data tracking system from scratch, addressing the disorganization of company data which resulted in increased productivity and organization. This was done using Smartsheet, revolutionizing Dogtopia's ability to manage the development pipeline. -Prioritized team empowerment, accountability, and diversity to drive sustained cultural changes and improve staff satisfaction. -Actively mentored and developed team members, preparing them to assume greater responsibilities. Show less


Wag N'​ Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming
• Consultant

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

Cheba Hut "Toasted"​ Subs
• Consultant

  • Jul 2019 - Jul 2021


Sundara Indian Cuisine

• Owner, Chef & Operator

  • 2012 - 2021

  Spent two years teaching myself Indian cooking, recognized an underserved market, and spent ten years running a successful restaurant with a loyal following. ► Started the restaurant with $10k as a pop-up, scaled it to $1M in annual sales with a 40-person staff. ► Recognized as the best Indian restaurant by San Diego Magazine in 2020. ► Always integrated the newest restaurant technology, utilizing online/mobile ordering long before it was commonplace. ► Managed detailed sales, supply, and labor analytics to ensure full spectrum awareness of operations and profitability. ► Cultivated a devoted and loyal staff, resulting in a very low employee turnover. Show less



Jacobs Engineering Group Incorporation

• India
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Mechanical Engineer & Construction Manager

  • May 2000 - May 2006

  Hired as a Mechanical Engineer for $50M+ projects for clients including Coors, ExxonMobil, Conoco, and Frontier Oil. Transitioned to construction management, leveraging project management and engineering skillset. Hired as a Mechanical Engineer for $50M+ projects for clients including Coors, ExxonMobil, Conoco, and Frontier Oil. Transitioned to construction management, leveraging project management and engineering skillset.