Executive Director Vice President of Operations District Manager
Qualifications Profile
Strategic, performance-driven, and results-oriented professional, offering broad-based experience in business planning, development, and management, as well as general administration. Tactical leader; adept at driving company profitability by establishing and operating various businesses. Equipped with solid leadership, organizational, and presentation skills in supervising high-caliber teams of professionals and coordinating with key clients and vendors. Knowledgeable of accounting, cost control, finance, merchandising, and upselling strategies.
Areas of Expertise
Operations Management
Inventory Control
Sales and Marketing Creation and Coordination
Budget Planning and Administration
Regulatory Compliance
Program Management
Product Development
Training and Development
Professional Experience
Smoothie King, Huntsville, TX
Franchise Owner 2003–2018
Oversaw day-to-day business operations which involved hiring and guiding staff members, organizing employee schedules, and administering and processing payroll
Prioritized key functions covering accounting, financial reporting, traditional marketing, community events and sponsorships planning, and product upselling
Established and maintained partnership with Sam Houston State University Athletic teams for catering and daily meals
Fulfilled multiple roles throughout tenure including writer, designer, and editor for all business and marketing materials
Observed strict adherence to health codes and all franchise standards
Steered efforts in driving sales and boosting profitability by creating upselling contests
Expertly formulated and implemented company business plans, as well as maintained excellent guest service
Career Highlights:
Consistently attained and maintained top ranking within the Houston market on all corporate metrics, and consistently tripled sales since 2011
Received King’s Club award by achieving corporate benchmark
Pinecrest Construction, Huntsville, TX
Coordinator 1996–2018
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in cultivating positive relationship with various vendors and in advertising the business
Took charge of preparing multiple reports and updating project schedules
Provided assistance in organizing and maintaining necessary files, scheduling project meetings, and coordinating shipment of materials to appropriate sites
Supported customers and sub-contractors in resolving contract-related questions
Encoded data in tracking spreadsheet to guarantee compliance with scope of work
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Huntsville, TX
President Owner 2011–2016
Performed key responsibilities encompassing managing stock levels, purchasing supplies, planning budgets and team schedules, as well as maintaining financial records
Recruited, mentored, and supervised numerous staff members
Complied with licensing, hygiene and health and safety legislation/guidelines
Served as liaison among customers, employees, and suppliers
Attended to client and guest inquiries, complaints, and other concerns
Held accountability in generating and presenting staffing and sales reports
Iron Works Health Club, Huntsville, TX
President Owner 2002–2011
Strategically led operations of a 30,000 sq. ft. facility within health club
Fostered relationship with local businesses to secure corporate memberships
Assumed responsibility in developing programs, drafting and editing business materials, and training over 30 personnel
Directed all marketing initiatives by creating and updating website, handling public affairs, and taking part in area health fairs
Handled business administrative tasks such as supply inventory, strategic marketing, promotions, finance, payroll, and supply inventory
Career Highlights:
Served as driving force in the relocation of health club to larger location by managing equipment and renovations
Efficiently grew membership base from 150 in first year of operation to over 2000 by 2011
Other Experience
Rhino Fitness, Houston, TX
Owner
Education
Executive Master of Business Administration
Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Minor in Business
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX GPA: 4.0