Directed strategic planning, infrastructure design, and operational execution, utilizing advanced technology, to prudently expand this
120-unit, fast casual restaurant chain -- via company and franchised development.
Created systems, processes, leadership infrastructure, and stellar operational execution for venture-capital-backed, 90-unit, veterinary hospital company (later acquired by VCA - operator of 750 animal hospitals).
Negotiated acquisition, then served as a principal and COO. Successfully scaled this QSR chain to national prominence through franchised operations, non-traditional site development (airports and toll roads), and the creation of a lucrative, supermarket CPG licensing strategy.
Acquired and expanded couture soap & home fragrance manufacturing & distribution company, whose notable customers included Bloomingdales, Saks Fifth Avenue, Pottery Barn, HSN, QVC, Neiman Marcus, Disney, Martha Stewart, and Williams-Sonoma. Business was later sold to luxury products company.
Re-positioned, re-energized, and managed 500-unit, restaurant/food & beverage/entertainment division of the world's largest indoor recreation company, upon the $1.4 billion acquisition of AMF by Goldman Sachs. (Goldman's initial business plan for AMF was to build a global 1000-unit, family entertainment center "FEC" company).
Led vertical integration and brand extensions, through acquisitions and start-ups (targeting food & beverage businesses), for this $400 million (NYSE) coffee roaster/distributor (later acquired by Sara Lee Corp., and now part of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group).
Executive Profile
Corporate leader and entrepreneur whose senior-level experience spans six companies (publicly- and privately-held). Deep and diversified expertise in strategic planning, operations, finance, technological transformation, real estate, franchising, M&A, contract negotiation, and digital marketing. Currently Founder & Senior Advisor at Profit Objective, a business consultancy designed to assist entrepreneurs and enlightened leaders in their pursuit of enduring ways to successfully grow their businesses.
Education
American University, Washington, D.C.
Hofstra University, L.I., NY
BBA - Finance
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