Mike Dolinger
Director Of Franchise Operations at California Tortilla- Claim this Profile
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Jason Drake
Mike’s strength is in creating and building a team of high performing individuals. Helping them analyze data and how that relates to physical and mental behaviors; driving action and results through his team of district managers, and then coaching and holding individual accountable, all the while sharing success. Another of Mike’s strengths includes cascading company initiatives, to the regional team in a way that every employee has a grasp of not only the goals of the company but also of the overall vision of the company. Mike's single motivation of developing not only his team of district managers but also the store leaders was always at the forefront of our conversations. He broke down our individual skills and assisted us with actionable items to develop and improve our overall strengths and opportunities. All of Mike’s teachings, along with an understanding and familiarity of individual markets, had a significant financial impact on what had been a struggling market in the Washington DC, North Carolina, and Georgia regions. At his core, Mike is a true
Michael Zwiefel
Mike is a dynamic leader that brings a broad knowledge of business, brand and people to table. He is a great collaborative partner with strong interpersonal skills that brings out the best in people, especially in cross-functional situations. I worked with Mike on a wide variety of projects, including facilities management, store openings and design development. His comprehensive approach to decision making ensures the best overall course. He is an effective leader with a passion that is refreshing and contagious.
Jason Drake
Mike’s strength is in creating and building a team of high performing individuals. Helping them analyze data and how that relates to physical and mental behaviors; driving action and results through his team of district managers, and then coaching and holding individual accountable, all the while sharing success. Another of Mike’s strengths includes cascading company initiatives, to the regional team in a way that every employee has a grasp of not only the goals of the company but also of the overall vision of the company. Mike's single motivation of developing not only his team of district managers but also the store leaders was always at the forefront of our conversations. He broke down our individual skills and assisted us with actionable items to develop and improve our overall strengths and opportunities. All of Mike’s teachings, along with an understanding and familiarity of individual markets, had a significant financial impact on what had been a struggling market in the Washington DC, North Carolina, and Georgia regions. At his core, Mike is a true
Michael Zwiefel
Mike is a dynamic leader that brings a broad knowledge of business, brand and people to table. He is a great collaborative partner with strong interpersonal skills that brings out the best in people, especially in cross-functional situations. I worked with Mike on a wide variety of projects, including facilities management, store openings and design development. His comprehensive approach to decision making ensures the best overall course. He is an effective leader with a passion that is refreshing and contagious.
Jason Drake
Mike’s strength is in creating and building a team of high performing individuals. Helping them analyze data and how that relates to physical and mental behaviors; driving action and results through his team of district managers, and then coaching and holding individual accountable, all the while sharing success. Another of Mike’s strengths includes cascading company initiatives, to the regional team in a way that every employee has a grasp of not only the goals of the company but also of the overall vision of the company. Mike's single motivation of developing not only his team of district managers but also the store leaders was always at the forefront of our conversations. He broke down our individual skills and assisted us with actionable items to develop and improve our overall strengths and opportunities. All of Mike’s teachings, along with an understanding and familiarity of individual markets, had a significant financial impact on what had been a struggling market in the Washington DC, North Carolina, and Georgia regions. At his core, Mike is a true
Michael Zwiefel
Mike is a dynamic leader that brings a broad knowledge of business, brand and people to table. He is a great collaborative partner with strong interpersonal skills that brings out the best in people, especially in cross-functional situations. I worked with Mike on a wide variety of projects, including facilities management, store openings and design development. His comprehensive approach to decision making ensures the best overall course. He is an effective leader with a passion that is refreshing and contagious.
Jason Drake
Mike’s strength is in creating and building a team of high performing individuals. Helping them analyze data and how that relates to physical and mental behaviors; driving action and results through his team of district managers, and then coaching and holding individual accountable, all the while sharing success. Another of Mike’s strengths includes cascading company initiatives, to the regional team in a way that every employee has a grasp of not only the goals of the company but also of the overall vision of the company. Mike's single motivation of developing not only his team of district managers but also the store leaders was always at the forefront of our conversations. He broke down our individual skills and assisted us with actionable items to develop and improve our overall strengths and opportunities. All of Mike’s teachings, along with an understanding and familiarity of individual markets, had a significant financial impact on what had been a struggling market in the Washington DC, North Carolina, and Georgia regions. At his core, Mike is a true
Michael Zwiefel
Mike is a dynamic leader that brings a broad knowledge of business, brand and people to table. He is a great collaborative partner with strong interpersonal skills that brings out the best in people, especially in cross-functional situations. I worked with Mike on a wide variety of projects, including facilities management, store openings and design development. His comprehensive approach to decision making ensures the best overall course. He is an effective leader with a passion that is refreshing and contagious.
Credentials
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Trained Mentor
Mentor CollectiveJun, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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California Tortilla
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Franchise Operations
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2018 - Present
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Clover Restaurant Group
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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2013 - 2017
Founded in 2007, the Clover Restaurant Group is a Washington, DC based family owned and operated company. Clover has built an impeccable reputation for developing and operating both quick-service and full service restaurants in and around the District. Founded in 2007, the Clover Restaurant Group is a Washington, DC based family owned and operated company. Clover has built an impeccable reputation for developing and operating both quick-service and full service restaurants in and around the District.
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Caribou Coffee
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Operations
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2007 - 2012
Oversaw 70 retail gourmet coffee cafes in the East Region including: Pittsburgh, Baltimore, DC, Northern Virginia, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Atlanta. Coached and developed a direct report team of eight district managers, 70 store managers and over 1,000 team members. Assisted in constructing corporate annual operating plans to implement and execute against financial and strategic initiatives. Oversaw 70 retail gourmet coffee cafes in the East Region including: Pittsburgh, Baltimore, DC, Northern Virginia, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Atlanta. Coached and developed a direct report team of eight district managers, 70 store managers and over 1,000 team members. Assisted in constructing corporate annual operating plans to implement and execute against financial and strategic initiatives.
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Glory Days Grill
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United States
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Restaurants
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Training
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2001 - 2007
Created and designed learning solutions for the organization, including corporate managment and conitnuing education programs. Developed and executed new store opening operations and training platform. Created and designed learning solutions for the organization, including corporate managment and conitnuing education programs. Developed and executed new store opening operations and training platform.
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ExxonMobil
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Franchisee
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1994 - 2001
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Education
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Johnson & Wales University
Master’s of Science, Hospitality Administration/Management -
L'Academie de Cuisine
French Technique - Pastry -
Radford University
BS, Education -
Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Wine Steward/Sommelier