Operations Leader and Growth Strategist

David Corba

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OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for flawless project execution.

Expert in analyzing information and making data-driven recommendations.

Ensure resource availability and allocation.

Use verification techniques to manage changes in scope, schedule, and costs.

Recognize and discuss major market trends and organizational plans.

Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Lead recruiting and staffing for operations.

Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.

Manage direct marketing, social media efforts, and promotional events to enhance customer experiences and drive revenue.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

Menu Development: Cost breakdown and sourcing from local producers.

Project Management: Handling multiple, large-scale projects with aggressive deadlines.

Budget Management: Oversee multi-million-dollar budgets, reconciling plan vs. actuals, and reducing expenses without compromising quality or schedule.

Concept Development: New concept launch, design, construction, permits, and maintaining city and state relationships.

Business Partnership: Engage in cross-functional collaboration, cultivate talent, and build effective relationships.

People Leadership: Develop and lead highly effective teams, ensuring execution and driving results.

Business Communication: Deliver executive reports on competitive intelligence, analytics, and metrics.

Event Management: Budgeting, planning, marketing, staffing, booking, and executing entertainment and special events.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

02/2021 – Present Lobstar Tempe, AZ

Owner/Managing Partner

Annual Sales Volume: $1M

Built from the ground up four years ago with a true vision, passion, hard work, and a foundation based on amazing service, the Best New England Seafood, simple menus that focuses on the quality of the ingredients flown in directly from the source…with a story to tell!

(Reason for looking: Selling business)

12/2017 - 02/2021 Cousin’s Maine Lobster Tempe, AZ

Regional Manager

Annual Sales Volume: $1.5M

(Reason for leaving: Corp Franchise Closed)

01/2015 - 02/2017 Glass Half Full LLC Phoenix, AZ

Director of Operations

Annual Sales Volume: $10.5M (4 Locations)

Concepts: Old Town Gringos, The Rabbit Hole (2), Camp Social

(Reason for leaving: Looking for a better opportunity)

01/2013 - 12/2015 Vivid Lifestyle Concepts E Valley, AZ

Director of Operations

Annual Sales Volume: $3.5M (3 Concepts)

Concepts: Renegade, Urban Vine, Wicked 6

(Reason for leaving: Ownership group dissolved)

02/2011 - 02/2013 LTB Concepts Scottsdale, AZ

General Manager

Annual Sales Volume: $7M (2 Concepts)

Concepts: The Lodge, Charlie’s

(Reason for leaving: Opportunity shift due to business redesign)

01/2010 - 09/2011 Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill AZ, CA, CO, IL

Regional Manager

Annual Sales Volume: (Denver $12M, Chicago $12.5M)

Hired in as GM promoted to Regional Manager in 2 months; 03/2010.

$14.7M Mesa

$12M Denver

$12.5M Chicago

$00.0M Rancho Cucamonga

Streamlined booking of National Acts to maximize profits with contract negotiations, marketing, radio, beer, liquor, and food Sponsorships.

Worked closely with many charities focusing on our Military.

Oversaw the expansion of three more Toby Keith’s Locations across the USA. From planning, city, state permits, TI negotiations, working with contractors and vendors over a wide range of areas.

Hiring training and developing a staff of over 150 per location.

(Reason for leaving: Recruited by LBT)

02/2005 - 01/2010 Dos Gringos Mesa, AZ

General Manager

Annual Sales Volume: $9M

(Reason for leaving: Looking for a better opportunity)

EDUCATION

Engineering Purdue University Lafayette, IN

Pre-Med Marquette University Milwaukee, WI

PMP Canyon State Institute Queen Creek, AZ

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