Experience

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  Pollo Tropical

  • Greater Atlanta Area

  • Regional Director Of Operations

    • Oct 2014 - Present
    • Greater Atlanta Area

    Direct the region in maximizing profits through the accomplishment of company and regional goals. Ensure optimum profits from operations and sales. Plan, organize, develop, and control activities toaccomplish integrated company and region objectives and to optimize utilization of resources.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESDirect, motivate, and provide guidance and support to District Managers to ensure maximization ofregion profit plan.Direct achievement of operational, personnel, and district level sales and profit objectives.Manage region department heads, including personnel development and performance.Monitor operational performance of each unit in region.Visit units individually.Tour units with both the District Managers as well as Pollo Tropical employees.Manage P&L in order for District Managers to achieve sales and cost control targets established bycompany.Solicit input from COO, Pollo Tropical personnel & District Managers.Review, update, and maintain corporate generated reports (including, but not limited to, sales, labor,employee turnover, P&L statements).Ensure the standards, which Pollo Tropical has set, are being met.Forecast and allocate resources throughout the region.Set budget parameters fairly amongst districts and units in the region.Assess field personnel at all levels and identify those with the potential to be successful in multi-unitmanagement.Help District Managers develop Area Managers into District Managers (ability to provide the Companywith new District Managers).Perform on- and off-site follow-up and communication with the District Manager.Participate in establishing company policies and in the development of company incentive plans.Establish annual profit plan budgets under the COO’s direction for Region, District Managers, andunits.Coordinate acquisitions and new unit openings as they occur in the region.Assist construction with coordination of unit remodels and new store construction.Other duties as assigned.

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  Chili's

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • General Manager

    • Jan 2014 - Oct 2014
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

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  Jack in the Box

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • District Manager

    • Apr 2011 - Oct 2013
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

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  Cracker Barrel

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • General Manager

    • Dec 2007 - Apr 2011
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

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  Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc.

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • District Manager

    • Jan 2004 - Nov 2007
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

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  Krystals Hamburgers

  • Greater Nashville Area, TN

  • District Manager

    • Feb 1992 - Dec 2003
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN

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  United States Air Force

  • Hill AFB, Utah

  • Aircrew Egress Specialist (E-4)

    • Sep 1987 - Sep 1991
    • Hill AFB, Utah