vice president

Objective: To secure a Senior/Chief Executive position. To establish, expand, and maintain relationships through organization of processes, products, people, and resources. To monitor budget and expenses to ensure profitability and attain organizational growth targets. To make a positive impact and a beneficial influence on all those I am in contact with. Summary of Key Accomplishments • Identified, developed, and built over thirty restaurants in the past twenty years. • Created, developed, and constructed three various types of restaurant concepts. • Developed and built three education and specialty toy stores. • Developed and constructed two shopping mall media kiosks. • Identified, invested, owned, and managed over ten commercial properties. • Identified, invested, owned, and managed over ten residential properties. • Successfully became a Golden Corral Franchisee. • Received awards for highest sales performance for Golden Corral Franchise unit. • Successfully became Nathan’s Famous Franchisee. • Received awards for highest sales performance for Nathan’s Famous Franchise unit. • Successfully became a Pizza Hut Franchisee. • Successfully became a Carvel Franchisee. • Successfully became a Cheeburger Cheeburger Franchisee. • Successfully became an Everything Yogurt Franchisee. • Successfully became a Chock Full of Nuts Franchisee. • Identified and developed four mini-supermarkets with catering. • Developed, managed, and owned a wholesale restaurant supply business. • Identified, managed, and owned a wholesale butter, egg, and cheese supply business. Experience: 12/09 – 11/10 Owner / Operator - Ana Julia’s Ristorante, Colonia, NJ - Opened & developed a new restaurant concept. • Ordering, scheduling, buying, negotiating contracts, recruiting/dismissing employees, marketing, public relations, finances, payroll, bookkeeping, banking, accounts receivable and payable, managing daily operations. 6/09 – 04/10 Owner / Operator - Cheeburger Cheeburger, Westfield, NJ • Ordering, scheduling, buying, negotiating contracts, recruiting/dismissing employees, marketing, public relations, finances, payroll, bookkeeping, banking, accounts receivable and payable, managing daily operations. 12/91 – 08/09 Owner / Operator - 21 Nathan’s Famous Restaurants • New store development, site selections, construction, remodeled existing units, took over poor-performing units and made them profitable. Led a team of Executive Leaders including V.P. of Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations. Conducted weekly conference calls with top leaders of the company for strategic planning. Facilitated various events including a series of workshops and higher-level Management meetings. 3/07 – 11/09 Approved Franchisee Corner Bakery 11 Units • Successfully negotiated and secured approval for 11 units. 4/06 – 11/09 Approved Franchisee Pollo Campero 5 Units • Successfully negotiated and secured approval for 5 units. 3/06 – 11/08 Owner / Operator - 5 Golden Corral Restaurants open & approved for an additional 6. • New store development, site selections, construction, remodeled existing units, took over poor-performing units and made them profitable. Led a team of Executive Leaders including V.P. of Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations. Conducted weekly conference calls with top leaders of the company for strategic planning. Facilitated various events including a series of workshops and higher-level Management meetings. 3/03 – 11/09 Owner / Operator Ricky’s Candy, Cones, & Chaos 3 Units • Co-founder of concept. Negotiated contracts for franchisor and franchisees relating to site selection, real estate, architectural, engineering, equipment and supply, and food vendors. Led the organization in training, marketing, and customer service .New store development, site selections, construction. Led a team of Executive Leaders including V.P. of Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations. Conducted weekly conference calls with top leaders of the company for strategic planning. Facilitated various events including a series of workshops and higher-level Management meetings. 1/02 – 1/05 Mall Media Marketing - Owner / Operator 2 Units • Identified, developed, and managed two mall media kiosks. 1/01 – 12/05 Owner / Operator Charlie A’s Restaurants 2 Units • Founder of concept. Negotiated contracts for company relating to site selection, real estate, architectural, engineering, equipment and supply, and food vendors. Led the organization in training, marketing, and customer service .New store development, site selections, construction. Led a team of Executive Leaders including V.P. of Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations. Conducted weekly conference calls with top leaders of the company for strategic planning. Facilitated various events including a series of workshops and higher-level Management meetings. 1/01 – 1/05 Owner / Operator Carvel Franchise 1 Unit 7/98 – 8/09 Owner / Operator Arthur Treacher’s 16 Units • New store development, site selections, construction, remodeled existing units, took over poor-performing units and made them profitable. Led a team of Executive Leaders including V.P. of Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations. Conducted weekly conference calls with top leaders of the company for strategic planning. Facilitated various events including a series of workshops and higher-level Management meetings. 6/96 – 8/09 Owner / Operator Chock Full Of Nuts 3 Units • New store development, site selections, construction. Led a team of Executive Leaders including V.P. of Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations. Conducted weekly conference calls with top leaders of the company for strategic planning. Facilitated various events including a series of workshops and higher-level Management meetings. 6/96 – 6/01 Owner / Operator Everything Yogurt 2 Units • New store development, site selections, construction, remodeled existing unit, took over poor-performing unit and made it profitable. Led a team of Executive Leaders including V.P. of Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations. Conducted weekly conference calls with top leaders of the company for strategic planning. Facilitated various events including a series of workshops and higher-level Management meetings. 6/96 – 1/02 Learning Express Toy Stores – Owner / Operator 3 Units • New store development, site selections, construction. Led a team of Executive Leaders including V.P. of Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations. Conducted weekly conference calls with top leaders of the company for strategic planning. Facilitated various events including a series of workshops and higher-level Management meetings. Made key decisions in purchasing, arranged creative window & floor displays, participated in many events, trade shows, and consumer / product training workshops. 1/84 – 12/99 Top Grade Foods - Owner / Operator 4 Units • New store development, site selections, construction. Led a team of Executive Leaders including V.P. of Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Operations. Conducted weekly conference calls with top leaders of the company for strategic planning. Facilitated various events including a series of workshops and higher-level Management meetings. Made key decisions in purchasing, creative window & floor displays, participated in many events, trade shows, and consumer / product training workshops. 1/84 – 12/99 Top Grade Meats – Owner / Operator 1 Unit • Developed a successful distributorship of food supplies. Accommodated hotels, restaurants, and catering halls. Negotiated contracts for purchasing, distributing, dispatching, marketing, accounts receivable / payable, and product quality assurance. 1/84 – 12/99 Top Grade Farms – Owner / Operator 1 Unit • Developed a successful distributorship of butter, eggs, and cheese supplies. Accommodated hotels, restaurants, food stores, and catering halls. Negotiated contracts for purchasing, distributing, dispatching, marketing, accounts receivable / payable, and product quality assurance. Education: 1981 – 1984 Juris Doctrine – Western State School of Law, Fullerton, CA 1978 – 1981 Bachelor of Arts – Business / Accounting - Pace University, NY, NY Hobbies: Fishing, reading, church, hiking References furnished upon request

Restaurant Manager

Colts Neck, NJ