Director of Operations
Qualifications Profile
Innovative, customer-driven, and detail-oriented professional, with comprehensive experience in store administration, core business
process oversight, and sales optimization of fast-food stores and restaurants. Equipped with solid business acumen, enabling
operational efficiency and tasks completion within budgetary and costs limits. Effective at dealing with diverse work-related issues
and complexities in order to generate tactical actions and solutions. Willing to relocate.
Core Competencies
New Store Expansion
Budget and Operation Management
Revenue Growth and Development Impacts
Strategic Planning and Analysis
Store Marketing and Promotions
Customer Service and Relations
Regulatory Compliance and Standards
Cross-functional Leadership and Team Building
Professional Experience
Five Guys (Newk’s Eatery Aeolus, LLC, BRK, ZPH, CLW, SRS) – Various Florida Locations (2007–Present)
Director of Operations 2010–Present
General Manager 2008–2010
Assistant General Manager (Pasco/Hernando County, FL) 2007–2008
Expertly manage the entire store operations, involving staff training and hiring; store planning and development; and sales and
marketing.
Utilize technology in completing numerous business-related tasks; and Microsoft Excel in creating profit and loss monitoring
spreadsheet.
Career Highlights
Led the startup to successful implementation of franchises in several locations in Florida, including Brooksville in 2009 and
Zephyrhills in 2010.
Positioned the company for growth by opening new franchises of Newk’s Eatery at Clearwater, Florida in 2015; and at Sarasota, Florida
in 2016.
Received fast-track promotions by exemplifying outstanding performance in accomplishing assigned tasks.
Played an integral role in placing the store’s Franchise Group as top 10 for secret shop and customer service.
Earned recognition as the store’s top manager and one of the top five franchisees.
Papa John’s Pizza – Tallahassee, FL (2005–2007)
Taco Bell (Progressive Restaurants, LLC) – Tallahassee, FL (2000–2005)
Store General Manager 2000–2007
Rendered keen management to three Taco Bell store locations, which involved cost monitoring, food inventory, and sales and profit
optimization.
Fulfilled human resource functions, including staff recruitment, performance evaluation, and training.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration Florida A&M University – Tallahassee, FL
Community Involvement
Local Chambers of Commerce and Business Alliances