Experience

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  Donnelly Renovation

  • Columbia, South Carolina Area

  • Owner

    • Sep 2016 - Present
    • Columbia, South Carolina Area

    "Donnelly Renovation" is a renovation and remodeling company. We cover the state of South Carolina. I have built a team of expert craftsmen that will complete your projects in a timely manner. We can handle any types of projects from a small repair or installation, to a new roof or room...

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  Simpli Fresh Concepts DBA Persona Wood Fired Pi...

  • The Carolina's and Georgia

  • Chief Operations Manager

    • Jul 2015 - Jul 2016
    • The Carolina's and Georgia

    Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria is the only “Create Your Own” concept of its kind that was developed by two Chefs— one classically trained and the other an Italian Pizzaiolo and World Pizza Champion. We make authentic 12" pizza in the Neapolitan style with the highest quality ingredients. Our wo...

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  PDQ

  • Columbia, South Carolina Area

  • Operating Director

    • Mar 2013 - Jan 2015
    • Columbia, South Carolina Area

    Responsible for:Managed the construction and opening of the PDQ on Devine stHiring and training of opening TeamBudgetingMarketingCost controlCommunity involvementAll day to day operations

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  Doc's Barbeque & Southern Buffet

  • 1601 Shop Rd Columbia SC 29201

  • Operator

    • Jul 2010 - Feb 2013
    • 1601 Shop Rd Columbia SC 29201

    • Over saw day to day operations • Brought Doc’s BBQ to the concession at William Brice stadium as well as the Carolina Baseball stadium.• Controlled cost • Increase BBQ operations with recipe guidelines and adherence• Opened second location called Ms B’s Southern kitchen

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  Chick-fil-A

  • Manager

    • Feb 2009 - Jul 2010

    I worked at Chick-fil-A at the Garners Ferry Rd location in Columbia while pursuing an opportunity to own a Chick-fil-A franchise. I recently found out that I am not going to be able to get a franchise here in Columbia because of the steep competition among current Chick-fil-A operators who want ...

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  Palmetto Digital Imaging " Digicom "

  • Owner

    • Feb 2008 - Nov 2009

    Owner of a Digicom franchise which due to lack of support from Franchisor did not get off the ground. This Company leased Ultra Sound equipment and an ultra sound tech to run it, to Doctors offices. A great concept but due to a lack of organization at the parent company they did not offer the sup...

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  Outback Steak House

  • Managing Partner

    • Feb 1995 - Oct 2007

    Opened Columbia (Two Notch Road) restaurant from scratch! Supervised 75 to 85 employees.Won "PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD" in 1999 and in 2002.Sales increased over 25% (Over $4 million last year).Promoted six employees to Managing Partners (One who started as a Server). Current Kitchen Man...

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  Cappy's Seafood Restaurant

  • General Manager

    • Jan 1989 - May 1994
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  Ronnie's Seafood Restaurant

  • General Manager

    • Mar 1988 - Jan 1989
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  Sandestin Beach Resort

  • General Manager

    • Aug 1986 - Jan 1988

    Responsible for Harry T's Boathouse (a 300 seat "TGIF" style restaurant) with a 50 seat lounge and for Colours (a 150 seat steak and seafood restaurant)with a fine dining atmosphere.Oversaw a nine person management staff and a total staff of 140 and the "grand opening" of ...