Supply Chain Project Management

Robert Walker

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Summary

Dynamic Corporate Leader Restaurant Industry Expert Talent Development Strategist

Accomplished in orchestrating comprehensive systems, driving growth processes, and optimizing operational management within senior corporate leadership teams. Proficient in all phases of restaurant planning, from market analysis to establishment and operation. Skilled in fostering productive communication channels and cultivating robust relationships for sustained financial success. Recognized for nurturing both creative and critical thinkers, with a focus on talent understanding and development across all levels of business operations. Renowned for astute assessment of visionary concepts and delivering results that exceed expectations.

Skills

Brand Development

Project Management

Contract Negotiation

Marketing &Sales

Restaurant Construction Build

Financial & Operational Feasibility

Market Analysis

Restaurant Design

Long Term Strategic Planning

Asset Relations Management

Merchandising

International Food and Wine

Safety and Quality Control

Profitability Enhancement

Team Building, Training, and Development

P&L Management

Due Diligence

Logistics and supply chain

Budget & Forecasting

Profitability Enhancement

Experience

COO / CO-FOUNDER 01/2019 - Current

LPS Enterprises/Food N Things - Austin, Texas

LPS is a global technology development company. Currently LPS is developing a 3-fold platform that promotes online interactive education. LPS has contracts within the US educational systems and is supported by the Bill Gates foundation.

Led the launch of three innovative ventures: Live Music Tutor, Wellness at Home, and Food N Things.

Forecasted annual revenue to surpass three billion dollars within a five-year period.

Effectively secured contracts with educational institutions to deliver real-time remote lessons, optimizing accessibility and engagement.

CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF RESTAURANT OPENING CENTER, DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT SYSTEMS, DIRECTOR OF PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT, FRANCHISE VENTURE PARTNER 10/2017 - Current

Whataburger - San Antonio, Texas

A national company that operates over 1200 restaurants with sales that exceed four billion dollars annual

Spearheaded a Corporate Turnaround Plan, driving a double-digit comp sale increase.

Devised an operational model for epidemic emergency responses.

Contributed to company sale discussions and future strategies with BDT Capital.

Established and managed restaurant opening systems, scaling operations across 16 states with over 50 new outlets yearly.

Oversaw the Annual budget process.

Pioneered the Franchise Venture Partner Program, achieving record comp sales and profit.

Implemented a robust People/Talent tracking system, enhancing staffing and retention.

Expanded delivery systems, yielding $23 million in annual sales.

PRESIDENT 09/2013 - 10/2017

United Restaurant Group - Denver, Colorado

A national company that designs, owns, or operates restaurants in freestanding, multi-use space, and hotels. Recognized as one of the top 50 coolest concepts in Business Insider 2015. Providing talent placement, task force services, concept development, business strategies for leading organizations across the nation.

Contributed as a corporate leadership team member to the full development of a new national business.

Developed Business-Opening Systems for new ventures.

Established centralized departments and systems for accounting, human resources, culinary, marketing, and public relations, solidifying United's national business presence.

CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS 02/2009 - 09/2013

Sage Restaurant Group/ Sage Hospitality - Denver, Colorado

Recognized as an innovative leader: Sage specializes in the management and development of premium-branded, independent hotels and restaurants; Creating value for hotel owners and investors through outstanding product development and superb asset management.

Achieved notable ROI on 8 properties for JP Morgan, BlackRock, Kimberly Clark, and Amstar.

Contributed as a member of the corporate leadership team.

Led the development of innovative business-opening systems.

Served as the operational team leader for the last 5 concepts.

Recognized as a level 5 leader and categorized as a 9-box leader.

Managed construction and projects for development initiatives.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE 12/2006 - 01/2009

Omni Hotels - Corpus Christi, Texas

Twin Triple A, Four Diamond properties located in downtown Corpus Christi and near the American Bank Convention Center. The two properties combine for 856 sleeping rooms, six lounges, four restaurants including the Republic of Texas which is a four-diamond renowned restaurant. The food and beverage department generates over 10 million in annual revenue.

Significant Enhancement in Profit Margins, Achieved in 2007

Guided the establishment and launch of an independent restaurant venture

Facilitated the advancement of managerial personnel across three establishments

Orchestrated the expansion into off-site catering services"

DIRECTOR OF PREPARED FOODS 06/2005 - 12/2006

H.E.B. - San Antonio, Texas

H.E.B. is a Texas-based, independently owned grocery chain. It has 300 stores and a sister company,Central Market. Annual Sales exceed 11 billion.

Led the development team for the Spoonz restaurant concept

Successfully inaugurated 13 Spoonz restaurant locations

Pioneered the establishment of off-premises catering services

Innovated the meal solutions program

Directed the development and execution of the Cboard software program

Formulated and implemented a cross-utilization program to optimize resource allocation

Established a specialized committee dedicated to the development of the HEB Plus concept"

OWNER AND OPERATOR 10/1997 - 03/2004

Key Allegro Restaurants, LLC. - Rockport, Texas

These four independent restaurants and catering businesses are in South Texas. The Palapa and the Grandview are upscale, fine-dining restaurants located in the beautiful Key Allegro Island community and in Corpus Christi. Base Logistics is an emergency response caterer providing services to electrical and community businesses in collaboration with FEMA. Base Logistics is a self-contained catering operation capable of servicing several thousand people without water, electricity, or gas. Dorado's is a fun, deck bar and restaurant located in the Marina of Rockport.

Directed the design and development of multiple business ventures

Established and structured centralized accounting offices for streamlined operations

Provided comprehensive oversight of construction and conceptual development for all business initiatives

MANAGER / MULTI UNIT MANAGER 08/1990 - 10/1996

Whataburger Incorporated - Corpus Christi, Texas

Whataburger is a quick service food restaurant company spread throughout the southern United States. It is comprised of over 500 restaurants with annual sales of over one billion.

Recipient of Manager of the Year Award in 1992, 1993, 1995, and 1996

Led a development team responsible for three generations of building projects, notably including two flagship establishments

Education and Training

Brazosport College - Freeport, Texas

Associate's in Business

Del Mar College - Corpus Christi, Texas

Hospitality

University of Burgundy - Dejon, France

Culinary Arts/ Sommelier

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