Dallas, Texas, United States
Residential construction services firm serving central Dallas, TX
Integral member of leadership team, contributing to the development of strategic planning and growth initiatives. Oversee Area Developers through every facet of franchise development including converting leads into sales, securing real estate and managing construction and restaurant operations. Direct construction projects to ensure timely completion and budget adherence. Manage a team of 12 responsible for increasing the sales and profits of over 300 franchise restaurants. Develop standard operating procedures and budgeting tools to drive unit profitability. Under my direction system profitability has increased by over 10%.
Responsible for opening over 100 restaurants from 2008 – 2011. Oversaw new store construction during a growth spurt of over 200%. Reduced construction timeline from over 200 days to below 90 days while reducing budgets by 70%. Created new prototype design that worked in multiple site scenarios including conversion sites resulting in improved operational efficiency and significantly reduced budgets. Negotiated multiple national vendor contracts reducing start-up costs by 35%.
Managed kitchen designers, architects and general contractors from production of schematics and Construction Documents (CDs) through permit, RFIs, bidding and construction. Successfully completed complex projects while adhering to budgetary and timeline constraints. Coordinated vendor deliveries, contractor schedules and final inspections. Managed the entire scope of the project while ensuring the franchisees executed deliverables
Managed multiple projects as an integral part of the initial launch team. Developed systems for multiple departments as the company grew at a rapid pace. Built and maintained models, and created projections of future automobile supply and demand. Improved profit by an average of 40% through market analysis.
Researched failed or problem trades, corrected issues and successfully redelivered trades. Expedited shares via Depository Trust Corporation. Managed the inventory of government securities via Bank of New York. Reviewed physical stock/bond certificates and applied them to appropriate client accounts. Monitored the short report to ensure clients adhered to all guidelines.