Webmaster (Volunteer)

• Mar 2020 - Present

VETLANTA is a club operated exclusively for veteran social and business networking and community service purposes. Our purpose is to foster collaboration among Atlanta area businesses to support veteran-orientated initiatives. We seek to strengthen the community of Atlanta through empowering veterans, recognizing their individual and collective skills. We network with Atlanta area businesses (including non-profits, education institutions, government agencies), to find those organizations with like-minded values who may have opportunities for veterans. Learn more at VETLANTA.orgTo maximize our impact on current efforts, VETLANTA may become involved with local volunteer opportunities in order to facilitate camaraderie and give veterans a chance to network effectively.6 Pillars of VETLANTA:> Education> Employment> Community & Social> Healthcare> Housing> Business

Sous Chef

• Jun 2020 - Present

Executive Sous Chef

• May 2018 - Dec 2018

Oversaw staffing and operations for this concept with multiple revenue streams- restaurant, music venue, private events, public events, off site events.

Founder

• 2015 - Jul 2018

Founder of a digital marketing agency. Focus is on assisting local businesses improve online visibility and grow revenues. Services include: websites, video SEO, maps ranking, PPC/SEM, social media and organic ranking combined in a holistic approach. Goal of dominating the local market for clients. While this is a side business, results are outstanding for clients.• In less than 4 months, increased annualized revenues by 100% or $1.3 mm for a client• Doubled attendance at a 2016 fundraising 5k via social media• Updated the website for a local bar & grill, consulted on marketing strategy, and in 3 months raised their visibility in Google search 3.6 times, and 2.5 times in Google Maps • Provided Video SEO and consulting services for a monthly subscription box. Grew from 10 members to over 100 in 3 months with very little paid traffic

Head of Operations

• Feb 2017 - Sep 2017

Director of Operations for a dinner-only delivery “Personal Chef” start-up. Launched new concept on May 1, 2017 and achieved $1.1 mm ARR in less than 5 months.• Designing menu, facilities, kitchen procedures and standards, logistics, & packaging• Member of executive team, designing the brand, product, and customer experience• Developing business plan with quarterly, annual, and 5-year expansion goals• Built a kitchen and delivery team of 40 people in 30 days• Team created menu catalogue of 300 items in 4 months• 70% of volume is prepared in three days and delivered in one evening (272 deliveries of 1,344 meals in 5 hours)

Purchasing Sous Chef

• Sep 2012 - Feb 2017

Purchasing Chef for the premier off-site catering company in Atlanta. We executed over 900 events per year. • Met budget expectations, while company grew from $6mm to $12mm• Improved food cost from 26% to 20% of net revenues, while growing the business• Implemented a strategic purchasing plan that leveraged relationships with select vendors to improve profit margins by 6% • Devised and managed the receiving Standard Operating Procedures

Chef de Cuisine/Purchasing Manager

• Jun 2011 - Sep 2012

• Manage daily operations in a $6mm fine dining, scratch kitchen• Responsible for weekly bids, setting pars, established specifications for all purchases• Developed daily specials and new menu itemsWorked under Chef Charlie Schwab

Chef de Cuisine

• May 2010 - Jun 2011

• Managed daily operations for $3mm chef driven concept• Achieved 20% growth in 2010 versus 2009

Chef de Cuisine/Purchasing manager

• May 2008 - May 2010

• Led daily operations in a $2mm breakfast and lunch operation, including a retail and whole sale bakery operation • Responsible for daily specials and new menu development

Sgt E-5, Infantry Fire Team Leader, Assistant Squad Leader

• Nov 1990 - Aug 1996

I was directly reponsible for the training, health and welfare of 5 man fire team and supported the squad leader in the 9 man squad