Kris Haggie

The Food Truck Specialist- TAL Trucks Consultancy FZE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

• Lead by example, live by the standards I expect in others. • Vision to react and initiate market trends, I live, breathe and dream passion for everything I do • Organization and time management is Top priority • Inspire an entire workforce as well as inspire confidence among the board of Directors and possibly Shareholders. • Extremely high level of ambition to constantly hit and generate new goals • Franchise sales, support, management and Legal documentation. • Real Estate Markets in the U.S. and Dubai regions, laws and regulations. • Customer Focus, Tracking Budget Expenses, Brand Management, Pricing, Vendor Relationships, Market Knowledge, Results Driven, Inventory, Merchandising, Replenishment, Sales, Strategic Planning, Management Proficiency and Client Relationships. • International Experience in High End Brands of Apparel, Electronics, Footwear and etc. • International Experience in Multi-Brands for Food and Beverages. • Open availability and flexibility to work nights, weekends, over-time, to meet the needs of the company and clients • Local / International Food Truck setups and Operations • Military Skills

Experience

  • Founder at TAL TRUCKS
    Sep 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 10 mos

    TAL TRUCKS “TASTE OF SUCCESS” TAL TRUCKS is your trusted partner for customizing, fabricating, and fitting out of Food Trucks, Mobile Businesses, and Brick-and-Mortar units. With a focus on customization, logistics, procurement, and customer satisfaction, we navigate the dynamic business landscape to help you achieve success. Contact us today to see how we can support your goals and bring your vision to life.

  • Executive Director / CEO at 54º East
    Sep 2014 - Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    RESPONSIBILITIES • Controls the direction of the company • Decided budgets for all departments • Targets and initiates business partnerships with other companies • Drives the culture of the business • Oversees employment and ensures there are enough staff (and the right people) • Manages Senior Managers • Generates new Business and gives approval of new projects • Responsible for day-to-day decisions • Identifies risks and ensures appropriate strategies are in place • Ensures the correct practices are being met • Attends board meetings and other presentations • Drives profitability of the business • Manage relationship with existing franchisees in multiple countries. • Set up professional franchise division creating a business plan and proposition of the brand. • Pre-Screen potential franchise partners. • Negotiate terms and conditions of each franchise agreement. • Develop business plans with potential partners. • Maximize sales and expansion opportunities, and ensuring that standards are met as well delivering sales / profit targets. • Update franchise contracts in existence. • Manage a small team of internal franchise operations personnel. • Produce the legal framework and draft documentation for international franchising including the Franchise Agreement and Operating Principles. • Identify and research potential markets and advise CEO/Board of new opportunities. • Plan the distribution and logistics process including identifying the export requirements • Accept responsibility for central communication and assets to franchise partners to ensure all retail principles, store layouts, the recruitment/training of team members and the overall brand proposition meet the brand standards. • Accept responsibility for all market sales, key performance indicators, trade and marketing calendar that underpin the annual territory business plan. • Ensure protection of the brand through compliance with the legal agreement and trading terms and conditions.

  • Real Time Success Investment Advisor at Aqua Properties
    Jun 2013 - Sep 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Advise clients on financial plans utilizing knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties include assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives to establish investment strategies. Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. Works closely with families, individuals and businesses to provide customized recommendations to help them meet their financial goals Consult with clients on investment strategies, products and services that are suitable for their needs Respond to client questions and requests Track and translate investment performance and make recommendations Builds a strong and long-term relationship with clients Establishes a network of referrals Balances referral activities, customer follow up, prospect building, and administrative tasks

  • STORE MANAGER / ADVISOR at TROPICANA
    Apr 2009 - Apr 2013 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    • Achieves financial objectives by preparing budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. • Resolve the complaints of the customer, if any. • Identifies current and future customer requirements by establishing rapport with potential and actual customers and other persons in a position to understand service requirements. • Ensures availability of merchandise and services; maintaining inventories. • Formulates pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities; determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance sales; studying trends. • Markets merchandise by studying advertising, sales promotion, and display plans; analyzing operating and financial statements for profitability ratios. • Secures merchandise by implementing security systems and measures. • Maintains the stability and reputation of the store by complying with legal requirements. • Completes store operational requirements.

  • Financial Advisor at APPLE JACK MARKET
    Oct 2006 - Mar 2009 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Handling and overseeing all the day-to-day processes that are carried out in the store • Evaluates competition by visiting competing stores; gathering information such as style, quality, and prices of competitive merchandise. • Purchases inventory by researching emerging products; anticipating buyer interest; negotiating volume price breaks; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt. • Attracts customers by originating display ideas; following display suggestions or schedules; constructing or assembling prefabricated display properties; producing merchandise displays in windows and showcases, and on sales floor. • Prepares sales and customer relations reports by analyzing and categorizing sales information; identifying and investigating customer complaints and service suggestions. • Maintains a safe and clean store environment