Thomas Marchetti

773-***-****

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Chicago, Illinois 60647

acwblu@r.postjobfree.com

Summary and skills

Management and Operations professional with 25+ years experience, including 15+ years in the hospitality industry. Able to make decisions that increase both operational efficiency and profit margins; experience in planning, scheduling, inventory control, cash management, and quality control. Demonstrated ability to increase both operational efficiency and profit margins. Outgoing personality, open to new ideas, creative problem solver, resourceful. Works well both independently and within a team. Enjoys new challenges, adapts to changing work environments and situations.

• Financial Management * Computers/Social Networking * Cost Containment * Marketing * Employee Relations * Problem Solving * Critical Thinking * Highly Organized * Multi Tasking * Very Resourceful * Meticulous * Property Renovations * Design Concepts * Construction * Detail Oriented *Multi Unit Experience Work Experience

Business Consultant (2012 - present)

An independent consultant hired by businesses to provide an analysis of existing practices and make recommendations for improvement. Review financial statements, analyze competition to cut costs and increase profit margins. Set up marketing and social media programs to drive sales. Set up yearly financial plans and sales goal to chart positive growth for business expansion.

Real Estate Consultant- Property Management (2005 - 2012) Specialized in assisting clients in the acquisition of commercial and residential properties throughout the Chicago metropolitan region. Identified and assessed client needs, presented options to meet client objectives, negotiated sales and led process through closing. Developed strong client base, resulting in on-going relationships and excellent referrals.

Developed and renovated apartment buildings. Owns two buildings with nine units. Leases properties, collects rent, maintains buildings.

General Manager- Como Restaurant (2002 - 2005)

Led the redesign of Fahrenheit Restaurant to meet the needs of a changing marketplace and capitalize on the 78 year old reputation of the former Como Inn. Completed space planning and oversaw build out, utilizing existing fixtures and equipment to minimize change over costs. Developed menu, created 250 bottle wine list, managed advertising and public relations. Hired, supervised, and evaluated staff of 40 people, provided product knowledge and training in sales techniques. Oversaw the daily completion of financial records; managed budget, ran the day to day operations. Sold business in 2005.

General Manager - Fahrenheit (1999 - 2002)

Created and managed this award winning fine dining restaurant generating $5 million in revenue in the first year in business. Developed completely new concept from the ground floor, directed start up from site location, oversaw construction, lease negotiation, build out, menu development and staff recruitment. Developed advertising campaign. Hired staff of 60 people, trained employees and ran the day to day operations. Manager - The Como Inn Restaurant Group (1989 - 1999) The Marchetti restaurant group had three restaurant locations with sales over $25 million. The Como Inn, Montefiore and the Galleria Marchetti. Managed the day to day operations. Supervised a staff of 300 people plus outside catering. Managed monthly food, labor and advertising costs. Developed training program, hired and trained staff. Education

Oakton College 1988-1990

Business Administration

Interests and Activities

Cooking, Exercising, Meditating, Reading.