Matthew G. Stark

*** ***** ***** **. ***** #*** Atlanta, Georgia 30339 adiu8e@r.postjobfree.com 317-***-****

Education

Masters of Business Administration Graduation: May 2019

Mercer University, Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Arts Graduation: May 2011

Mercer University, Macon, GA

Professional Experience

Director of Purchasing–Waffle House Corporate Office December 2016 - Present

Developed and implemented pricing formulas for all food vendors’ purchases totaling 600 million dollars in 2019.

Constructed and executed RFP’s on dairy and eggs vendors for all 1900 units that saved an annual $5.3 million dollars

Generated a measuring tool for estimating food cost for all 1900 units based on current food pricing.

Implemented a forecasting tool of estimated food pricing for 3, 6, 9, and 12 months intervals that was used to create purchasing opportunities for both long term and short term food cost goals.

Worked with our Quality Assurance operators on USDA and Waffle House standards of all food producing plants and products.

Operational Analyst –Waffle House Corporate Office June 2013 – December 2016

Created a payroll efficiency matrix to generate a more proficient and constant payroll percentage.

Implemented a payroll system that incorporated 35,000 associates and 175 million budget in 2016.

Developed reports using unit, division, and area vice president profit & loss statements relating to opportunity dollars.

Produced protocols for newly built unit’s costs relating to training, operating, and miscellaneous expenses.

Worked with senior leadership in perfecting major weather issue protocols used by Federal Emergency

Management Agency (FEMA) known as the Waffle House Index, in order to assure the safety of employees as well as maximizing Waffle House’s goal of being open during and as soon as possible after disasters.

Senior Leadership Consultant - Alpha Tau Omega May 2011 – June 2013

Traveled more than 55,000 miles meeting with university administrators, organization representatives, and undergraduate members overseeing operations at 37 Southeastern and Southwestern United States chapters.

Spoke to over 1,000 undergraduates, alumni, and university officials about risk management, insurance, financials, and chapter management.

Developed systems to monitor growth, retention, debt, and organizational priorities for each chapter.

University Honors, Awards, and Activities

Mercer Service Scholar August 2006 – May 2011

School based academic and leadership society for students based on commitment to service and leadership and academic performance.

Participated in the inaugural class that helped start College Hill Corridor and the rejuvenation of downtown Macon, Ga.

Promoted and developed community service projects to enhance traditional learning beyond the classroom

Board of Trustee: Alpha Tau Omega May 2011 – present

Worked with undergraduate members of Mercer University Alpha Tau Omega Chapter on understanding of risk management, financial, and the brotherly obligations of being a member.

Worked with the national headquarters of Alpha Tau Omega to raise over $30,000 in scholarships for the local chapter

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