Experience

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  Todd Construction Services

  • Pomona, California, United States

  • Project Manager

    • Sep 2020 - Present
    • Pomona, California, United States

    Leaders in the Design and Construction of Food Processing Facilities and Cold Storage Distribution CentersUSDA/DHS EXPERTSHACCP/SQF CERTIFIEDDESIGN/BUILDFAST TRACK SPECIALISTSGENERAL CONTRACTORSCONSTRUCTION MANAGERS

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  TriMark Orange County

  • Irvine, CA

  • Account Executive

    • Oct 2014 - Jul 2020
    • Irvine, CA

    Transitioned from restaurant operations to designing and building restaurant kitchens and hired to manage the second highest volume national account for the company. • Successfully led the team to cover all aspects of the build consisting of drafting, contract administration, project management and facilities. Work closely with team members, obtain their buy-in, resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business.• Turned over 27 locations across the nation for the client, on time and on schedule.• Excellent client relationships; being flexible to their multiple changes, make suggestions based on my operations background and optional equipment needs. Complimented by client as being able to “see around corners” in order to anticipate and identify potential challenges.• Collaborative approach with vendors, fabrication shops, installers, which is instrumental when schedules are compressed.

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  Synergy Pacific Management, LLC

  • Locations throughout California, Oregon and Washington

  • Operations Director

    • Jul 2005 - Jan 2014
    • Locations throughout California, Oregon and Washington

    Hired to develop and grow a new concept for the franchise company, Famous Dave’s BBQ. Synergy owns and operates 75+ restaurants with multiple concepts. • Reported to the President and the Board.• Total sales volume exceeding $34 million annually with 11 locations in CA, OR & WA.• Total financial responsibility: P&L, budgets, menu pricing and purchasing analysis.• Responsible for recruiting, training and development of 11 management teams.

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  WDI International

  • Multiple locations in Southern California and San Francisco

  • Vice President of Operations

    • 1997 - 2005
    • Multiple locations in Southern California and San Francisco

    Responsible for the successful operation of six Tony Roma’s restaurants in California employing over 300 personnel. WDI owns and operates125+ restaurants with multiple concepts. • Promoted from General Manager at the Anaheim location (2nd highest sales volume in the nation out of 150) to District Manager within 6 months. Promoted to Director of Operations, VP of Operations, reporting to the President.• Total sales volume exceeded $14 million.• Developed comprehensive programs for labor, invoicing, actual and ideal food cost.