Focus Brands
Industry: Company
DescriptionFocus Brands is an affiliate of the Atlanta-based private equity firm, Roark Capital Group, that currently owns the Schlotzsky's, Carvel, Cinnabon, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli, Auntie Anne's and Jamba Juice brands. It is based in Sandy Springs, Georgia and operates over 5,000 stores. Headquarters: Atlanta, GA CEO: Steve DeSutter (Mar 17, 2014–) Owner: Roark Capital Group Founded: 2001 Subsidiaries: Cinnabon, Moe's Southwest Grill, McAlister's Deli, Type of business: Privately held company
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Focus Brands Employees
FOCUS Brands April 2014 - Present
Jack in the Box February 2010 - March 2014
Jack in the Box Inc. January 2006 - February 2010
Longs Drug Stores 2002 - 2006
Longs Drugs 2002 - 2006
LVMH 2000 - 2002
Eluxury 1999 - 2002
Williams Sonoma Inc 1995 - 1999
Harry and David 1993 - 1996
Hyatt Hotels Corporation 1989 - 1993
Skills
Integration, Business Intelligence, Vendor Management, POS, Process Improvement, Team Building, Leadership, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, Management, Project Management, IT Strategy, Change Management, Program Management, IT Management, SDLC, ERP, Cloud Computing, Business Process..., P, Retail, Supply Chain, Exceptional People..., Strategy, Business Process, Information Technology, CRM, Customer Service, Budgets
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1986 — 1992
BS, Management Sciences
Naples High School 1983 — 1985
Harvard Business School Executive Education
FOCUS Brands January 2015 - Present
Moe's Southwest Grill May 2008 - January 2015
SSP America February 2005 - May 2008
FoodBrand LLC February 1999 - February 2005
HMSHost May 1986 - February 1999
Skills
Franchising, Hotels, Income Statement, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Operations Management, Business Operations, Food Safety, Profit, Catering, Franchise Consulting, Multi-unit
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hotel Restaurant/Institutional Management
Johnson and Wales University
Associate of Science (A.S.), Hotel Food & Beverage Management (Culinary Arts)
International Franchise Association
Certified Franchise Executive
FOCUS Brands July 2015 - Present
Long John Silver's, LLC February 2013 - July 2015
HoneyBaked Ham February 2004 - November 2012
Peer Foods Group, Inc. October 1996 - February 2004
ConAgra Foods January 1994 - October 1996
Skills
Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing..., Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Vendor Relationships
Education
Iowa State University
Master's degrees, Food Science and Technology
Iowa State University
Master's degree, Chemistry
Jilin University
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
The Fernandez Company January 2015 - Present
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society January 2015 - Present
Atlanta Community Food Bank June 2014 - Present
FOCUS Brands October 2014 - January 2015
FOCUS Brands October 2012 - October 2014
FOCUS Brands November 2011 - October 2012
CIBA Vision, a division of Novartis October 2010 - November 2011
CIBA Vision, a division of Novartis August 2008 - October 2010
Gardner, Groff, Greenwald & Villanueva, PC August 2006 - October 2010
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Licensing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Franchising, Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Strategy, Copyright Law, Marketing, Corporate Law, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Management, Employment Law, Trade Secrets, Trademark Infringement, Commercial Litigation, Entertainment Law, Litigation Management, Product Development, Acquisitions, International Law, Software Licensing, Product..., Supply Chain, Franchise Agreements, Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Brand Licensing, Advertising Law, Compliance, Mergers, Insurance, Divestitures, Internet Enforcement, Corporate Security, Recalls, Policy Writing, Due Diligence, Franchise Consulting
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
MBA
Emory University School of Law
JD
Stetson University
BA
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Visiting Student
Hooters of America September 2013 - Present
Huddle House, Inc. January 2011 - September 2013
Focus Brands November 2007 - January 2011
Simon Property Group August 2005 - August 2006
Elliot Associates January 2005 - December 2005
POS World, Inc. 2005 - 2005
Skills
Franchising, Location Intelligence, Restaurants, Food, Food Service, Retail, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Real Estate, Restaurant Management, Market Planning, Real Estate Development, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Training, Business Development, Management, Competitive Analysis, Sales, Lead Generation, Advertising, CRM, Market Analysis, Analytics, Public Relations, Marketing, Trade Shows, P&L Management, Sales Process, Project Management, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy
Education
Kennesaw State University 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business 2002 — 2005
Bachelors, Business Administration
FOCUS Brands September 2014 - Present
Focus Brands February 2012 - Present
Church's Chicken February 1996 - February 2012
Church's Chicken February 1996 - January 2011
AFC Enterprises, Inc. 1996 - 2004
Skills
HR Certified, Kennesaw State..., Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, HR Strategy, Executive Development, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Recruiting, Talent Management, New Hire Orientations, Organizational..., Restaurants, Coaching, HRIS, Strategic Planning, Payroll, Employer Branding, Policy, Change Management, Performance Appraisal, ADP Payroll, Organizational Design, Budgets, Strategic HR, FMLA, Deferred Compensation, Training, Leadership, Strategy, Hiring, Leadership Development, Executive Search, Team Building, Management, Onboarding, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Training, Benefits Administration, Workforce Planning, HR Policies, College Recruiting, Organizational..., Temporary Placement, HR Consulting
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Teaneck High School
Emory University School of Law March 2014 - May 2015
Troutman Sanders LLP May 2014 - July 2014
American Cancer Society August 2013 - November 2013
Delta Air Lines July 2013 - August 2013
Focus Brands June 2013 - July 2013
Eucon of North America, LLC April 2011 - December 2012
Andy Mendello - State Farm Insurance August 2006 - April 2011
Rainey & Phillips August 2005 - April 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Drafting Contracts, Policy Analysis, Research, Microsoft Excel, Lexis, Legal Documents, Editing, Westlaw, PowerPoint, German, Bosnian, Serbo-Croatian, International Law
Education
Emory University School of Law 2012 — 2015
J.D., Transactional Law
Georgia State University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (double major), German (con. International Business) & Political Science (con. International Affairs)
Eight, Arizona PBS March 2014 - Present
Kahala March 2011 - February 2014
Focus Brands October 2007 - July 2009
Moe's Southwest Grill - Raving Brands April 2006 - October 2007
Cold Stone Creamery March 2001 - October 2005
ATLEE DIRECT MARKETING January 1998 - November 2003
Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce January 2001 - October 2001
Georgia Public Broadcasting August 1995 - July 1998
Eight, Arizona PBS June 1985 - July 1995
Skills
Promotions, New Business Development, Sales Management, Lead Generation, Franchising, Marketing, Advertising, Fundraising, Marketing Strategy, Executive Management, Restaurants, Business Development, Strategy, Sales Operations, Event Management, Sales, Brand Management, Social Networking, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Multi-unit, Training, Market Planning, Income Statement, Project Planning, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Forecasting, Start-ups, Business Planning, Team Leadership, Brand Development, Franchise Consulting, Management, Selling, Team Building, Program Management, Food, Negotiation, Small Business, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Direct Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Profit, Direct Mail, Direct Sales
Education
Grand Canyon University 2009 — 2010
Masters Coursework
Arizona State University 1985 — 1992
B.A
Indiana University Bloomington 1982 — 1983
Coursework
Thomson Reuters May 2015 - Present
Focus Brands June 2008 - January 2015
ND Ent, LLC August 2002 - February 2010
Harvest Holdings January 1998 - August 2002
Skills
Food Service, Food, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, P&L, Hospitality, Franchising, New Restaurant Openings, Multi-unit, Profit, Franchise Consulting, Hospitality Management, Team Building, Retail, Budgets, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Alabama Birmingham 1998 — 2000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Faulkner University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
McKinstry May 2014 - Present
Focus Brands November 2013 - April 2014
Francesca's Collections April 2011 - November 2013
Hollister Co. January 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Bilingual, Organizational..., Communication Skills, Microsoft Office, listening, Creativity Skills, Teamwork, diligence, Styling, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Visual Merchandising, Mannequin Styling, Visual Styling, Window Dressing, Product Display, Creative Merchandising, Fashion Design, Fashion, Merchandising, Brand Management, Creative Writing, Store Operations, Mood Boards, Time Management, Social Networking, Retail, Window Displays, Store Management, Customer Service, Driving Results, Retail Sales, Fashion Writing, Merchandise Planning, Loss Prevention, Apparel
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Fashion Marketing & Management
ServiceMaster - Franchise Services Group December 2013 - Present
Focus Brands July 2012 - October 2013
TAPPI November 2010 - May 2012
Huddle House October 2006 - October 2010
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta 2004 - 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Sales, Microsoft Word, Marketing, PowerPoint, Project Management, Editing, Email Marketing, New Business Development, Outlook, Event Management, Time Management, Marketing Strategy, Management, Human Resources, Recruiting, Inventory Management, Leadership, Training, Hospitality, Financial Analysis, Franchising, Business Development, Market Planning, Retail, Social Media Marketing
Education
Georgia State University 1993 — 1996
BA, English
FOCUS Brands October 2013 - July 2015
Macy's April 2013 - March 2014
Romano's Macaroni Grill August 2011 - September 2013
C5 Youth Foundation of Texas May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Leadership Development, Team Building, Outdoor Adventures, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Performing Arts, Directing
Education
Austin Community College 2013 — 2014
Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership & Management
Stephens College 2004 — 2008
Theatre/Theater
FOCUS Brands February 2015 - Present
Moe's Southwest Grill July 2013 - February 2015
Moe's Southwest Grill May 2012 - July 2013
Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc. September 2010 - April 2012
Peter R. Brown Construction, Inc. December 2008 - September 2010
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. December 2005 - October 2008
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. October 2003 - December 2005
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. September 2001 - October 2003
Skills
Financial Analysis, Variance Analysis, Payroll, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Budgets, Auditing, Finance, Analysis, CMA, Essbase, Income Statement, General Ledger, Strategic Financial..., Account Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Hyperion Enterprise, GAAP, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, P, Financial Planning
Education
Kennesaw State University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of South Florida 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Law Offices of Patricia A. McKenzie January 2009 - Present
Atlanta Legal Aid, Inc. - Gwinnett Family Law Clinic October 2008 - June 2011
Counsel On Call March 2008 - June 2011
Focus Brands 2009 - 2009
Law Staff Group, Inc. (Focus Brands, Inc.) 2007 - 2008
Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP 2007 - 2007
Legal Aid of Broward County, Inc. August 2005 - December 2006
Choicepoint Inc. August 2002 - July 2004
Nextel Communications Inc. December 1997 - June 2001
Skills
Immigration Law, Domestic Relations, Name Change, Deportation, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Family Law, Criminal Law, Trials, Trial Practice, Automobile Accidents, Financial Services, Wills, Legal Issues, Hearings, Jury Trials, Torts, Criminal Defense, Legal Advice, Pleadings, Depositions, Personal Injury, Juvenile Law, Lexis, Arbitration, Motions, Document Review, Business Litigation, Legal Documents, Litigation Support, Dispute Resolution, LexisNexis
Education
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law 2004 — 2007
JD, Law
Georgia State University 1992 — 1997
B.S., Criminal Justice
One Voice Language Solutions LLC March 2013 - Present
Emprendedores Latinos USA February 2013 - Present
Casa Guanajuato - Georgia 2015 - Present
Focus Brands December 2012 - Present
Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. 2008 - 2012
Sol Interpreting 2005 - 2007
Volkswagen de Mexico 2004 - 2005
Secretaría de Finanzas y Admin del Edo de Puebla 2004 - 2004
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Forecasting, Accounts Payable, Tax Preparation, Financial Accounting, QuickBooks, Bank Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, Payroll, Microsoft Excel, Lawson 4GL, Microsoft Office, General Ledger, Business Development, Public Relations, Entrepreneurship, Social Networking, Internet Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurial Finance, Bilingual Communications, Latin American Business, Blogging, Leadership, Facebook, Anchoring
Education
National University 2010 — 2011
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
ITESM 1993 — 1996
Cinnabon March 2013 - Present
Focus Brands January 2009 - Present
Starbucks March 2007 - June 2008
Century Concepts May 2004 - February 2007
Skills
NCIDQ, LEED AP, Project Managment, Space planning, Project Management, Retail Design, Franchising, Training, Interior Design, Franchise Consulting, Retail, Concept Development, Restaurants
Education
Georgia Southern University 1999 — 2004
Batchelor of Science, Interior Design
FOCUS Brands January 2014 - Present
W Atlanta Downtown January 2013 - January 2014
ARAMARK (Turner Field) April 2012 - October 2012
Southwire Company July 2010 - September 2011
American Business and Tax December 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Tax, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, SAP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Leadership, Invoicing, Small Business, QuickBooks, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping, Spreadsheets, Financial Accounting, Internal Audit, Time Management
Education
Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Accounting
University of West Georgia 2007 — 2011
B.B.A, Accounting
Black Knight Financial Services August 2015 - Present
Black Knight Financial Services April 2015 - August 2015
FOCUS Brands January 2015 - March 2015
Focus Brands March 2008 - December 2014
Raving Brands June 2006 - March 2008
Risdon International Inc. March 2002 - March 2006
Skills
Technical Support, Project Coordination, Project Management, Active Directory, Business Process..., Help Desk Support, Dell Computers, Windows XP, Management, Software Installation, Laptops, Windows 7, Customer Service, Ghost Imaging, Franchising, Desktop Application..., Help Desk Implementation, Spiceworks, Print Servers, iPad, Desktop Support..., Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office, WAIK, IT Project..., Leadership, Troubleshooting, Networking, DFS, Office 2010, ITIL Process..., Mac OS, Team Management, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Business Analysis, Technical Writing, Microsoft CRM, SharePoint, Team Building
Education
Porter and Chester Institude of Watertown 2000 — 2001
Associate's degree, Computer Technology, Pass
Central Connecticut State University 1996 — 1998
Management Information Systems, General
FOCUS Brands July 2015 - Present
Cinnabon March 2013 - Present
Ivan Allen Workspace July 2011 - March 2013
M4 Architecture May 2011 - July 2011
Casablanca Design Group January 2010 - May 2011
Premier Surfaces May 2009 - February 2010
Cobb County Schools May 2009 - May 2009
McDonald's USA, LLC May 2008 - August 2008
Education
Georgia Southern University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Interior Design, Architecture
FOCUS Brands September 2014 - Present
GFG Management, LLC [Acquired NexCen Franchise Management, Inc.] 2010 - May 2013
NexCen Franchise Management, Inc. [Aquired by GFG Management, LLC] 2008 - 2010
NexCen Franchise Management, Inc. [Aquired by GFG Management, LLC] 2008 - 2010
NexCen Franchise Management, Inc [Aquired by GFG Management, LLC] July 2007 - December 2007
NexCen Franchise Management, Inc. [Aquired by GFG Management, LLC] March 2007 - July 2007
MaggieMoo's International, LLC [Acquired by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc.] 2004 - 2007
MaggieMoo's International, LLC [Acquired by NexCen Franchise Management, Inc.} May 2004 - November 2004
U.S.News & World Report 2003 - 2004
Ford Motor Company 2000 - 2002
Skills
Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Public Relations, Brand Management, Product Launch, Agency Relationship..., Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Brand Awareness, Marketing Research, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Creative Direction, Marketing Management, Personnel Management, Leadership, Business Development, Media Relations, E-commerce, Newsletters, Brand Development, Trade Shows, Retail, Direct Marketing
Education
Howard University 1996 — 2000
BBA, Marketing
Tata Consultancy Services August 2014 - June 2015
Focus Brands June 2013 - August 2013
Ernst & Young September 2009 - June 2012
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Online Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Multitasking Skills, Project Team Management, Creative Solutions, Interpersonal..., international..., Account Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Data Analysis, Market Research, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Management, Analysis
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing & Strategy
National Chengchi University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Accounting/Taxation, GPA 3.84
Stanford University 2007 — 2007
Summer Program
Taipei First Girls' High School 2002 — 2005
Gracia Global 2008 - Present
Brown-Forman Beverages (Jack Daniel's, Southern Comfort, Korbel, etc.) 2005 - 2008
Focus Brands 2002 - 2005
The Integer Group (An Omnicom Network Company) 2000 - 2002
Peachtree Playthings 1998 - 2000
Kids II 1996 - 1998
Better Brands (now United Distributors) 1996 - 1996
Better Brands (now United Distributors) 1994 - 1996
Mundo Hispanico 1989 - 1991
Skills
P&L Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, FMCG, Marketing Research, Packaging, Food, Brand Development, Market Planning, Promotions, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Marketing Management, Consumer Insights, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Brand Architecture, Competitive Analysis, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Creative Development, Consumer Products, Innovation Consulting, Customer Insight
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
MBA, Finance
University of Florida
BA, Communication Studies
FOCUS Brands August 2014 - Present
Lexicon Technologies, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Retail Data Systems July 2010 - August 2013
MICROS Systems Inc August 2012 - March 2013
Mattress Giant March 2010 - July 2010
BlueLinx Corporation August 2008 - October 2008
AT&T Mobility April 2004 - July 2008
Cingular December 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Territory Management, Marketing, Network Administration, Fortune 500, Workflow Management, Sales Management, Telecommunications, Cold Calling, Solution Selling, Account Management, Direct Sales, Wireless, Cross-functional Team..., Income Statement, Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Retail, Team Leadership, Team Building, Networking, Customer Service, Project Management, Management, Selling, Troubleshooting, Sales Process, Hardware, Salesforce.com, Business Development, Sales, Sales Force Development, Product Management, Vendor Management, SaaS, CRM, Product Marketing, Servers, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Boise State University 1999 — 2001
South Whidbey High school
T.MAC Restaurant Group April 2015 - Present
Uncle Maddio's Pizza Joint May 2014 - April 2015
Focus Brands May 2011 - May 2014
Longhorn Steakhouse January 2010 - May 2011
Moe's Southwest Grill April 2008 - January 2010
AppleGrove Restaurants February 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Restaurant Management, Franchising, Restaurants, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Food, Hospitality, New Restaurant Openings, Menu Development, Food Safety, Multi-unit, Catering, Culinary Skills, Inventory Management, Hospitality Management, Management, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Sales, Recruiting, Multi-Unit
Education
Georgia Southern University 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Public Relations/Image Management
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. July 2015 - Present
FOCUS Brands October 2014 - July 2015
McAlister's Deli (Corporation) February 2013 - October 2014
Twelve Baskets, Inc. June 2010 - February 2013
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer January 2006 - June 2010
Skills
Marketing, Budgets, Customer Service, Leadership, Data Entry, Management, Outlook, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Time Management, Process Scheduler, Teamwork, Inventory Management, Social Networking, Sales, P&L, Team Building
Education
Emory University 2015 — 2016
Paralegal Certification
Valdosta State University 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Focus Brands December 2013 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid August 2011 - December 2013
Kids II Inc January 2009 - August 2011
The Gift Wrap Co. December 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Logo Design, Graphics, Packaging, Art Direction, Advertising, Direct Mail, Typography, Art, Branding & Identity, Illustrator
Education
Portfolio Center 2006 — 2008
Furman University 2002 — 2006
BA, Fine Art
FOCUS Brands February 2014 - Present
Raytheon Network Centric Systems September 2008 - February 2014
SRA International June 2006 - September 2008
Northrop Grumman IT May 2003 - June 2006
ThruPoint December 1999 - May 2003
Mitretek Systems February 1996 - December 1999
PRC INC December 1989 - February 1996
Skills
Engineering Management, Project Management, Network Architecture, Enterprise Network..., Data Center, Telecommunications, Security Clearance, Information Technology, IT Infrastructure..., Infrastructure Security, Cisco IOS, Juniper, Firewalls, Cisco Wireless, Cisco Technologies, Encryption, Inline Network..., VPN, Network Administration, Network Diagrams
Education
Georgia Southern University 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering Technology
FOCUS Brands December 2014 - Present
KPMG US October 2011 - December 2014
Lift 361 August 2010 - October 2011
UPS July 2006 - August 2010
Skills
Analytics, CRM, Data Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Segmentation, SQL, Business Analysis, Statistics, Data Mining, Market Research, Analysis, Management, Marketing Management, Customer Insight, Program Management, Leadership, Business Process..., Access, SAS, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Management Consulting, Marketing, New Business Development, Customer Retention, Database Marketing, Tableau, Jasper Reports, Cognos, Unica, Database Management, Customer Analytics, Business Modeling, Gap Analysis, QlikView, Big Data, Business Analytics, Dashboard, Customer Experience, Customer Lifecycle..., Customer Loyalty..., Consumer Behaviour, Mathematics, Alteryx, Strategy, Business Intelligence
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Marketing
Georgia Southern University 2002 — 2006
BA Business, Marketing
Great Wraps June 2013 - August 2014
Shula's America's Steak House June 2012 - June 2013
Focus Brands March 2008 - June 2012
Radiant Systems September 2006 - March 2008
Pilot Light Partners March 2005 - September 2006
Raving Brands / Moe's Southwest Grill March 2003 - March 2005
Sticky Fingers Restaurant Group February 2002 - February 2003
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville - College of Business Administration
Bachelors, Marketing & Consumer Behavior
CBS Corporation May 2015 - Present
FOCUS Brands 2015 - Present
Emory University School of Law August 2014 - Present
Dentistry Unlimited of St. James April 2009 - August 2014
The Hamlet Estates at Saint James March 2014 - July 2014
Self February 2011 - March 2014
Verizon Fios 1 News April 2012 - April 2013
News 12 Long Island October 2011 - April 2012
Dr. Eugene Charles July 2008 - November 2011
Patch.com August 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Journalism, Facebook, Storytelling, Video, Editing, Videography, Blogging, Social Media, Film, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, WordPress, Dreamweaver, Camera, Copy Editing, Newsletters, Writing, Video Editing, Video Production, Producing, Digital Photography, YouTube, Tumblr, Copywriting, Illustrator, Premiere, ENPS, PowerPoint, Photography, Italian, Mac, Microsoft Word, Soundtrack Pro, Canon, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, Knowledge-hungry Learner, Following Through, Investigative Reporting, Flickr, Constant Contact, Stories, Word, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Public Speaking, Press Releases
Education
Emory University School of Law 2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
State University of New York at Stony Brook 2007 — 2011
B.A., Journalism, Valedictorian, concentration in multimedia, Italian language, Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA
Stony Brook 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, 4.000
Iona College 2006 — 2007
4.000
Smithtown High School 2002 — 2006
Advanced High School Diploma, 3.98
FOCUS Brands June 2013 - Present
FOCUS Brands March 2012 - June 2013
Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP August 2006 - March 2012
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia August 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Legal Writing, Trademarks, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patents, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Litigation, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Corporate Law, Legal Research
Education
Emory University School of Law 2002 — 2005
J.D.
Vanderbilt University 1998 — 2002
B.E., Biomedical Engineering (Major), Spanish (Minor)
Clayton High School 1994 — 1998
Andrew Kmiec and Associates January 2015 - September 2015
GFG Management, LLC (Global Franchise Group) August 2014 - January 2015
FOCUS Brands 1999 - 2014
Skills
Real Estate Development, Retail, Shopping Centers, Real Estate, Location Intelligence, Franchising, Lease Negotiations, Real Estate and Site..., Negotiation, Corporate Real Estate, Leases, Landlords, Snack Food Category, Retail Site Selection, Franchise Sales
Education
Grove City College 1992 — 1996
BS Management
Latrobe High School, Latrobe, Pa
Focus Brands November 2012 - May 2013
SoftWink June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, Java, Restaurants, C++, Customer Service, Inventory Management, HTML, PowerPoint, Social Media, Problem Solving, SQL, Team Building, Event Management, Data Entry, XP, Administration, Windows, Team Leadership, Illustrator, Retail, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Analysis, Teamwork, Management, Microsoft Word, Core Java, Windows XP
Education
Appalachian State University 2003 — 2008
Information Systems, Systems Analysis & Design, Project Management
Appalachian State University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration; Computer Information Systems
FOCUS Brands February 2015 - Present
Gannett - G/O Digital April 2012 - January 2015
Patch.com January 2011 - April 2012
ReachLocal January 2010 - January 2011
Beads and Baubles, LLC December 2002 - January 2009
AT&T Advertising Services January 1997 - November 2000
AT&T Advertising Services November 1990 - January 1997
Continental Cablevision January 1990 - October 1990
Great Western Financial Securities June 1987 - December 1989
Skills
Online Marketing, SEM, Online Advertising, New Business Development, Consultative Selling, Behavioral Targeting, Promotions, Advertising Sales, Direct Mail, Advertising, Banners, Online Sales, Print, Cold Calling, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Ad Sales, Selling, Interactive Advertising, Lead Generation, Sales, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, PPC, CRM, SEO, Brand Development, Digital Media, Media Planning, Digital Strategy, Mobile Advertising, Web Analytics, Management
Education
Bowling Green State University
The Learning University September 2013 - Present
Recipes for Learning January 2012 - Present
The Learning Compass January 2006 - Present
The Learning Compass January 2005 - Present
Open Door Investments 2005 - 2006
Focus Brands 2005 - 2006
Skills
Strategic Ideas, Learning, Writing, Coaching, Teaching, Personal Development, Team Building, Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Adult Education, Management, Higher Education, Customer Service, Marketing, Staff Development, Instructional Design, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Start-ups, Time Management, Organizational..., Entrepreneurship, Program Management, Small Business, Social Media, Employee Training, Event Planning, Strategy, Management Consulting, Leadership, Change Management, Team Leadership, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Workshop Facilitation, Fundraising, Public Relations, Conflict Resolution, Recruiting, Emotional Intelligence, E-Learning
Education
Cleveland State University 1993 — 1994
MS, Public Administration
Cal State University Long Beach 1976 — 1978
June 1978, B.S. Business Administration
FOCUS Brands March 2015 - Present
Response Mine Interactive June 2014 - July 2014
The Weather Channel August 2013 - December 2013
Whizzimo May 2013 - August 2013
Georgia Institute of Technology May 2013 - August 2013
HBO / GMR Marketing February 2012 - May 2013
Campus Special April 2012 - August 2012
Georgia Institute of Technology June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Market Research, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Microsoft Office, Promotions, Event Management, Research, Adobe Creative Suite, Premiere, Flash, Dreamweaver, Python, Java, Search Marketing
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2010 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration (Marketing), 3.5
St. Pius X High School
Focus Brands November 2013 - Present
Moe's Southwest Grill December 2012 - November 2013
Moe's Southwest Grill September 2011 - December 2012
Tappan Street Restaurant Group March 2011 - June 2011
Tappan Street Restaurant Group d/b/a Taco Mac August 2008 - March 2011
RARE Hospitality International, Inc. August 2004 - July 2008
Darden Restaurants 2007 - 2008
Rare Hospitality International November 1998 - August 2004
Rio Bravo International March 1991 - July 1998
Skills
Inventory Management, Purchasing, P&L, Contract Negotiations, Budgeting, Supply Chain Management, Financial Analysis, Negotiation, Procurement, Forecasting, Budgets, Income Statement, Contract Negotiation, Food Service, Team Building, New Business Development, Sales Management, Food Safety, Restaurants, Hospitality, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, New Restaurant Openings, Food, Multi-unit, Restaurant Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, Hiring, Menu Development, Supply Chain, P&L Management, Inventory Control, Retail, Operations Management, Profit, Catering, Culinary Skills, Franchising, Food Industry, Franchise Consulting, Labor Control, ServSafe
Education
Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA
FOCUS Brands August 2014 - Present
Selp-Employed Commercial Real Estate Broker November 2013 - August 2014
Phillips Edison & Company May 2011 - September 2013
Pollack Investments September 2010 - May 2011
H & F Real Estate, Corp. November 2003 - September 2010
Macerich July 2002 - October 2003
Westcor March 1999 - July 2002
Westcor June 1996 - March 1999
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
BS, Finance
Arizona State University
AA, Math, Business, Marketing, Management
Focus Brands October 2012 - Present
Focus Brands January 2010 - October 2012
Wyndham Worldwide July 2008 - January 2010
US Franchise Systems / Wyndham Hotel Group July 2008 - January 2010
U.S. Franchise Systems 2007 - 2008
Hawthorn Suites, Microtel Inns & Suites 1999 - 2008
US Franchise Systems March 2005 - July 2007
US Franchise Systems July 2000 - February 2005
US Franchise Systems January 2000 - June 2000
US Franchise Systems July 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Management, Franchising, Inventory Management, Database Administration, Usage Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Software, Food, Restaurants, Program Management, Food Service, Human Resources, Training, Operations Management, Franchise Consulting, Supply Chain, Coaching, Multi-unit, Catering, Contract Negotiation, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Income Statement, Food Safety, Food & Beverage, P&L Management, Budgets, P&L, Leadership, Multi-Unit
Education
Brenau University 1993 — 1999
BS, Business
University of South Florida
Independent Consulting July 2014 - Present
Fred's Beds & Furniture November 2012 - Present
Focus Brands August 2006 - October 2012
Focus Brands May 2008 - October 2010
Focus Brands August 2006 - May 2008
The Coca-Cola Company June 2005 - January 2006
Clear Channel Communications January 2002 - May 2004
Marriott International 2001 - 2001
Skills
Brand Management, Consumer Products, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Brand Development, Advertising
Education
Emory University 2004 — 2006
MBA, Marketing and Leadership
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
B.S., Hospitality and Tourism Management, Spanish
Focus Brands December 2011 - Present
Ted's Montana Grill January 2003 - December 2011
Ted's Montana Grill February 2005 - July 2010
Skills
Leadership Development, Training, Instructional Design, Coaching, Training Delivery, Human Resources, E-Learning, Corporate University, Performance Improvement, Organizational..., Staff Development, Performance Management, Leadership, Employee Training, Employee Relations, Instructor-led Training, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Recruiting, Interviews, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Hiring, Onboarding, Hospitality, Organizational..., Management, Talent Acquisition, Needs Analysis, Learning Management
Education
Georgia State University 1997 — 2001
B.S. Policy Studies, Human Resources
Valdosta State University 1995 — 1997
IMAX May 2015 - Present
ConnecTV June 2012 - Present
FOCUS Brands August 2014 - December 2014
The Perry Law Group June 2014 - August 2014
realself January 2013 - August 2013
NBCUniversal, Inc. September 2011 - May 2012
Hollywood Life August 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Problem Solving, Avid, Writing, French, WordPress, SEO, Journalism, Facebook, Video Production, Blogging, Public Speaking, Television, HTML, Research, Storytelling, Editing, New Media, AP Style, Event Planning, Social Media
Education
Emory University School of Law 2013 — 2016
JD Candidate Class of 2016
University of Southern California 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Broadcast Journalism
Focus Brands September 2013 - Present
Tyson Foods May 2008 - Present
Skills
Food Service, Meat, Food Industry, Food, Food Safety, Food Processing, Culinary Skills, Ingredients, Sanitation, Food Science, HACCP, Sauces, Poultry, Food Quality, Chef, Flavors, Food Manufacturing, Frozen Food, Dairy, Bakery, Food Technology, Consumer Products, Cooking, Grocery, Product Innovation, Sensory Evaluation, Food & Beverage, Customer Insight, FMCG, P&L, Catering
Education
Clemson University
Food Science Course- Preparation for the Certified Research Chef Exam
The Culinary Institute of America
BPS, Culinary
FOCUS Brands April 2014 - Present
Moe’s Southwest Grill December 2010 - April 2014
Moe’s Southwest Grill January 2007 - December 2010
The American Café May 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Restaurant Management, Franchising, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Food Safety, Franchise Consulting, Customer Service, Menu Development, Training, Hospitality, Team Building, Inventory Management, Management, Operations Management, Time Management, Hiring, Culinary Skills, Income Statement, Employee Training, Payroll, Budgets, Catering, Customer Satisfaction, Labor Control, New Restaurant Openings, ServSafe, Sales, Profit, Hospitality Management, P&L, P&L Management, Customer Retention
Education
Florida State University 2002 — 2005
B.S., Political Science, Communications
Florida State University 2002 — 2005
Bachelors of Science, Political Science
FOCUS Brands April 2015 - Present
George Mason University November 2011 - April 2015
Hess Construction + Engineering Services February 2008 - October 2011
HMS Host Corporation August 2000 - January 2008
Marriott International - Sodexo 1993 - 2000
Skills
Member American..., Registered Architect..., BCOM - CPSM Certified, Construction Management, Integrated Design, Construction, Sustainable Design, Landlord, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Estimates, Contract Negotiation, Budgeting, Contract Management, Planning, Customer Relations, LEED, Team Building, Renovation, Architectural Design, Strategic Sourcing, New Business Development
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachalor of Architecture, Architecture and Planning
George Mason University 2012 — 2016
Attending School of Management - Masters of Real Estate Development, School of Management
Murrelektronik USA March 2013 - Present
Focus Brands March 2012 - March 2013
Carl House November 2010 - October 2011
Coates Florist July 2000 - January 2008
Public Consulting Group, Inc January 1999 - January 2000
Berklee College of Music January 1998 - January 1999
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2009 — 2010
MBA, Business Administration
Berklee College of Music 1994 — 1997
Bachelors, Professional Music/Business
Focus Brands July 2012 - Present
Kaplan June 2009 - July 2012
The Home Depot 2004 - 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers 1992 - 2004
Skills
Corporate Tax, Tax Accounting, Income Tax, International Tax, Tax, Tax Law, Transfer Pricing, FAS 5, Financial Reporting, Treasury, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Analysis, Tax Research, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Due Diligence, CPA, US GAAP, SEC filings, GAAP, Internal Controls, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Tax Advisory, Financial Accounting
Education
Auburn University, College of Business 1985 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Masters in Accounting, Accounting and Tax
Focus Brands January 2015 - Present
Innovative Talent Consulting January 2011 - Present
The North Highland Company October 2011 - December 2014
Kimberly-Clark June 2007 - December 2010
Manheim, A division of Cox Enterprises 2003 - 2007
WHSmith 2000 - 2002
Caldwell Spartin 1998 - 2000
Burke Strategic Consulting Group 1995 - 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Organizational Design, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Organizational..., Organizational Structure, Change Management, Human Resources, Management Consulting, Strategy, Employee Benefits, Program Management, Talent Acquisition, Team Building, Training, Interviews, Leadership, Management, Team Leadership, Coaching, 360 Feedback, Organizational..., Executive Coaching, Recruiting, Consulting
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1987 — 1995
MS, I/O Psychology
Heidelberg University
BA, Psychology and Business Adminstration
Focus Brands May 2012 - Present
Payroll Intel January 2010 - May 2012
Deloitte Tax LLP May 2002 - December 2009
Arthur Andersen 1999 - 2002
Skills
Accounting, Mergers, Financial Reporting, Payroll, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Tax
Education
Bob Jones University 1990 — 1994
BS, Financial Management
Hooters of America June 2013 - Present
Georgia Fire Youth Softball-Non Profit 2005 - Present
SSP America January 2013 - June 2013
Huddle House 2010 - December 2012
Sandy Plains Softball 2001 - June 2012
Focus Brands April 2005 - October 2010
The Krystal Company 2004 - 2005
Weingarten Realty Investors November 2002 - July 2003
AFC Enterprises/Churchs Chicken 1997 - 2002
Little Caesar Enterprises October 1986 - October 1997
Skills
Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Analytics, Franchising, Leadership, Budgets, Forecasting, Management, Analytical Skills, Cross-functional Team..., Location Intelligence, Strategy, Marketing, Retail, Lease Negotiations, Asset Managment, Business Development, Market Analysis, Real Estate Development, Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Real Estate, Negotiation, Procurement, Franchise Consulting, Leases, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, Shopping Centers, Income Statement, P&L Management, Market Research, Market Planning, Restaurants, Operations Management, Training, New Business Development, Business Intelligence, Due Diligence, Astute, Strong Business Acumen, Entrepreneurship, Organizational..., Strategic Communications, Friendly Personality, Strategic Partnerships, Team Management, Passion for Success, Mergers & Acquisitions, Advertising, Sales
Education
California Coast University 1999 — 2002
BS/MBA, Business Management
California Coast University 1998 — 2002
PhD, Business Administration
United States Air Force Academy 1984 — 1984
15C, LLC September 2014 - Present
FOCUS Brands November 2008 - March 2014
RTM Restaurant Group June 1973 - August 2005
Skills
Retail, Leadership Development, Restaurants, Franchise Consulting, Restaurant Management, Leadership, Food Service, Franchising, Menu Development, Budgets, Marketing, Income Statement, Management, Food & Beverage, Food, P&L, Customer Service, Hospitality, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Sales Management, Food Safety, Training, Inventory Management, Sales, New Business Development, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Product Development, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Multi-unit, P&L Management, Profit, Cross-functional Team..., Catering, Multi-Unit
Education
Evangel University 1962 — 1967
No Degree, General Studies
FOCUS Brands August 2014 - Present
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Consolidation, Auditing, GAAP, SEC filings, Revenue Recognition, US GAAP, Internal Audit, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Accounting, Financial Audits, Forecasting, Process Improvement, SEC Filings
Education
Auburn University 2003 — 2004
Masters of Accountancy, Accounting
Auburn University 1999 — 2004
BSBA, Accounting
FOCUS Brands May 2015 - Present
Georgia Tech Student Foundation August 2010 - May 2015
Chick-fil-A Corporate May 2014 - August 2014
NASA Johnson Space Center January 2014 - May 2014
Georgia Tech Student Alumni Association April 2013 - January 2014
NASA Johnson Space Center May 2013 - August 2013
NASA Johnson Space Center May 2012 - August 2012
NASA Johnson Space Center January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Analysis, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Persuasion, Student Leadership, Prezi, SAP, Basic French, SAP BW, Government Contract..., PowerPoint
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, 3.3/4.0
FOCUS Brands August 2011 - May 2015
Ames Scullin O'Haire November 2005 - August 2011
BrightHouse January 2003 - February 2004
Lunch October 2001 - December 2002
VitroRobertson January 1999 - September 2001
Hoffman/Lewis April 1995 - August 1996
Ketchum Advertising October 1993 - April 1995
HRP October 1991 - August 1993
Skills
Creative Direction, Copywriting, Integrated Marketing, Brand Awareness, Concept Development, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Creative Strategy, Social Media, Art Direction, Illustrator, Broadcast, Brand Development, Strategic Communications, Direct Mail, Outdoor Advertising, Television, Brand Management, Interactive Advertising, Radio, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Corporate Identity, Digital Media, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Corporate Branding, Graphics, Mobile Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Brand Architecture
Education
Kenyon College 1987 — 1991
BS, Political Science
Creative Circus 1996 — 1998
Advertising Copywriting
Focus Brands April 2013 - Present
Moe's Southwest Grill July 2004 - April 2013
Roy’s of Hawaii May 2001 - June 2004
The Capital Grille March 1998 - April 2001
The Nathaniel Porter Inn September 1991 - July 1997
Skills
Food Service, Nutrition, Culinary Skills, Leadership, Food Industry, Ingredients, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Recipes, Menu Development, Cooking, Inventory Management, Fine Dining, Trend Analysis, Training, Food Safety, Employee Training, Food, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Purchasing, Restaurants
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Culinary Arts
FOCUS Brands January 2014 - Present
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. September 2007 - March 2015
Certified Applications of Texas May 2003 - September 2007
Brennan's of Houston June 1997 - February 2003
Skills
Restaurants, Franchising, Hospitality, Multi-unit, Franchise Consulting, Food Service, Franchise Sales, Income Statement, Sales Management, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Forecasting, Team Building, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Culinary Skills, Construction Management, Training, Restaurant Management, Operations Management, Food, Catering, P&L, Purchasing, Management, Profit
Education
University of Colorado at Denver 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Communications and Public Relations
Johnson & Wales University 1996 — 1998
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
FOCUS Brands March 2015 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company May 2013 - March 2015
The Coca-Cola Company August 2011 - May 2013
Georgia-Pacific LLC September 2010 - July 2011
Georgia-Pacific LLC November 2007 - September 2010
Georgia-Pacific LLC January 2007 - October 2007
The Coca-Cola Company June 2006 - August 2006
UPS Supply Chain Solutions September 2004 - December 2005
Eaton Corporation March 2004 - August 2004
Eaton Corporation August 2002 - March 2004
Skills
Demand Planning, Trade Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Value Chain Analysis, Channel and Customer..., Business Planning, Financial Modeling, Competitive Analysis, S& OP Facilitation, Raw Materials Planning, Asset Planning, Management, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, FMCG, Pricing, Strategy, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2005 — 2006
Master of Science
Georgia Institute of Technology 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science
JNS
V and L Management Company August 2015 - Present
FOCUS Brands 2015 - Present
Phillips Electronics & Funai April 2011 - October 2011
Spherion November 2009 - March 2011
Deloitte August 2008 - July 2009
Bennett Thrasher January 2007 - April 2007
Skills
Analysis, Auditing, SAP, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Lawson General Ledger, IFS, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Management, Microsoft Office, Budgets
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
BS, Management Science
AP October 2014 - Present
FOCUS BRANDS February 2013 - July 2014
CARLSON & CARLSON WAGONLIT TRAVEL 2009 - 2012
CARLSON 2006 - 2009
FEDEX KINKO'S 2002 - 2006
LIMITED BRANDS 2001 - 2001
PEPSICO RESTAURANTS INTERNATIONAL (YUM! BRANDS) 1996 - 2000
NORDSON CORPORATION 1992 - 1996
LEDERLE LABORATORIES 1988 - 1990
Skills
Restructuring, Market Entry, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Change Management, Global Sourcing, Business Development, Sourcing, Procurement, International Business, Team Building, Purchasing, Leadership, Strategy, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Management, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Analysis, P&L Management, Project Management, Logistics, Business Transformation, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Supply Management, Supplier Development, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Outsourcing, International Sales, Operations Management, Process Improvement
Education
University of Oxford - Said Business School
Executive Education, Program on Negotiation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management
Executive Education, Supply Chain Strategy & Management
Thunderbird School of Global Management
MBA, International Management
Creighton University
BSBA, Marketing
Notre Dame International High School
Rome, Italy
LHS Enterprises August 2015 - Present
Cheddar's Casual Cafe May 2013 - July 2015
FOCUS Brands August 2012 - January 2013
Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Inc. March 2011 - July 2012
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. December 2007 - March 2011
Sam's Club February 2002 - December 2007
Best Buy August 2004 - January 2005
KB Toys November 1999 - February 2002
OfficeMax June 1998 - November 2001
Education
University of Central Florida 2015 — 2017
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Eastern Florida State College 2012 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
FOCUS Brands January 2015 - Present
Moe's Southwest Grill January 2013 - December 2014
Moe's Southwest Grill September 2011 - January 2013
Sonic Industries January 2007 - September 2011
Burger King August 2002 - December 2006
Taco Bell August 1992 - August 2002
Skills
Food, Menu Development, Marketing, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Pricing, New Business Development, Restaurant Management, Field Marketing, Franchising, Customer Insight, Food Service, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing
Education
Florida State University - College of Business 1991 — 1992
MBA, Business
Florida State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Communication
Rollins, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Focus Brands January 2012 - June 2015
Novartis April 2011 - August 2011
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts January 2011 - May 2011
Tipping Point Entertainment Group August 2009 - April 2011
Harris Law, LLC May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Trademarks, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, Entertainment Law, Copyright Law, Legal Issues, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Franchising, Legal Assistance, Licensing, Legal Documents, Lexis, Trademark Infringement, Contract Negotiation, Legal Advice, Management, Litigation
Education
Georgia State University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Social Relations and Policy; Sociology
UPS June 2015 - Present
Georgia-Pacific LLC May 2014 - August 2014
FOCUS Brands January 2014 - May 2014
Michelin November 2010 - July 2013
Lowe's Home Improvement June 2009 - October 2010
Skills
Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Operations, Continuous Improvement, Leadership Development, Alumni Relations, Student Government, Community Service, Charity Work, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Project Management, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing / Strategy
Clemson University 2005 — 2009
B.S., Industrial Engineering
FOCUS Brands January 2015 - Present
Women's Foodservice Forum December 2009 - Present
Focus Brands January 2011 - January 2015
Hooters of America, Inc. December 1995 - October 2010
Georgia Restaurant Association February 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Team Building, Marketing, Human Resources, Training, Mergers, Motivational Speaking, Personal Branding, Business Coaching, Business Services, Finance, Servant Leadership, Restaurants, Strategic Planning, Franchising, Hospitality, Leadership, Budgets, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Executive Management, Management, Income Statement, New Business Development, Time Management, Restaurant Management, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Succession Planning, Employee Training, Sales, Coaching, Entrepreneurship, Operations Management, Food & Beverage, Social Media, Leadership Development, Change Management, Marketing Strategy, Awesomeness, Team Leadership, Small Business, Business Planning, Community Outreach, Goal-oriented..., Franchise Consulting, Retail, Strategic Partnerships, Food Service, Brand Development, Food
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2009 — 2010
EMBA, Business/International Business
Phoenix Direct July 2014 - Present
Hannon Hill April 2011 - July 2014
Fortress Group, Inc. June 2010 - April 2011
AMLI Residential September 2008 - June 2010
RepNation January 2008 - May 2008
Moe's Southwest Grill January 2007 - September 2007
Project Center May 2006 - January 2007
Focus Brands 2007 - 2007
Skills
Online Advertising, Graphic Design, Marketing, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Adobe Creative Suite, Email Marketing, Inbound Marketing, Photoshop, Event Planning, InDesign, Microsoft Excel, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Press Releases, Online Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Internet Marketing, SEO, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Corporate Blogging, Organic Search, Excel, content marketing, Copywriting, Writing, Content Development, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Research, Lead Generation, Management, HTML Emails, HTML, CSS, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, JavaScript
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology - Georgia Tech College of Management 2009 — 2012
Masters, Business Administration
Tel Aviv University 2011 — 2012
Study Abroad, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Georgia Institute of Technology 2004 — 2008
BS, Industrial Design
FOCUS Brands June 2015 - Present
Diaz Foods November 2014 - Present
Loews Hotels October 2011 - Present
Marriott International February 2010 - October 2011
Enterprise Holdings May 2008 - December 2009
Marriott International August 2007 - May 2008
Loews Hotels February 2006 - May 2007
Pasha's Restaurant June 2004 - February 2006
Skills
Menu Development, HACCP, Food, Banquets, Food & Beverage, Cooking, Recipes, Food Preparation, Ingredients, Sanitation, Catering, Culinary Skills, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Leadership, Restaurants
Education
The University of Georgia 2011 — 2013
Masters, Food Technology
Florida International University
Bachelors of Science, Hospitality Management
Johnson & Wales University
Associates of Science, Culinary Arts
FOCUS Brands September 2014 - Present
Oh Snap! Let's Eat! March 2012 - Present
Junction Solutions November 2009 - August 2014
Coty May 2008 - August 2008
Hansgrohe May 2007 - April 2008
Skills
ERP, Business Process, Quality Assurance, Software Implementation, Consulting, Business Analysis, Optimizations, Manufacturing, Integration, Software Documentation, Analysis, Software Project..., Business Process..., Requirements Analysis, Professional Services, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Dynamics AX, SharePoint, Optimization, Marketing, Blogging, Multi-channel Retail, Social Media, Food & Beverage, Business Intelligence, Lunch
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
B.S., Industrial and Systems Engineering
Duluth High School
FOCUS Brands December 2014 - Present
JLL June 2014 - August 2014
Georgia State University- Safety and Rick Management November 2013 - May 2014
Nike October 2012 - May 2014
Skills
Public Speaking, Management, Research, Training, Communication, Employee Relations, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Interviews, Data Analysis, Leadership Development, Employee Training, Outlook, Access, Organizational..., Personnel Management, ADP Payforce, Coaching
Education
Georgia State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
FOCUS Brands July 2015 - Present
BBDO Atlanta January 2003 - September 2013
Seven Worldwide 1996 - 2000
Education
Central Piedmont Community College 1987 — 1989
Capre Group August 2012 - Present
Focus Brands July 2011 - August 2012
Engauge (US) May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Consumer Packaged Goods..., Capability Development, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Brand Management, Brand Licensing, Market Planning, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Franchising, Consulting, Brand Architecture, Strategy, Market Research, Leadership, Management, Competitive Analysis, Public Relations, Marketing
Education
Emory University 2005 — 2009
BA, Psychology and Cultural Anthropology
FOCUS Brands March 2015 - Present
Metrotainment Cafes December 2013 - March 2015
Gator Apple, LLC/Applebee's April 2007 - August 2013
Levy Restaurants January 1999 - April 2007
Planet Hollywood International June 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bookkeeping, Accruals, Bank Reconciliation, Inventory, Billing, Chargebacks, Customer Service, Accounting, Journal Entries, QuickBooks, 10 Key, Cash Flow, Deposits, Cash Management, Spreadsheets, Cash Receipts, Data Entry, Quicken, Sage, Cash, Telephone Skills, Great Plains Software, Filing, Outlook, Mas 90, Invoicing, Auditing, Management, Microsoft Office
Education
DeVry University-Illinois 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
FOCUS Brands February 2014 - Present
Lendmark Financial Services/ BB&T Corporation September 2013 - February 2014
Sanford Health January 2012 - October 2013
RaceTrac Petroleum October 2010 - January 2012
RaceTrac Petroleum October 2008 - February 2010
Hooters of America April 2007 - October 2008
Education
Walden University 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Human Resources Management and Services
Georgia Southern University - College of Business Administration 2000 — 2003
Bachelors, Business Management
North Atlanta High School 1996 — 2000
International Business Diploma, International Business
FOCUS Brands August 2015 - Present
Auntie Anne's, Inc. February 2013 - Present
Tony’s Pizza and Subs Greenville and Clemson October 2010 - December 2012
Tilak INC October 2006 - 2009
The Food Network May 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Cooking, Catering, Food Service, Fine Dining, Food & Beverage, Cuisine, Recipes, Food, Sanitation, Banquets, Food Safety
Education
Johnson & Wales University 2004 — 2006
B.A.S, Culinary Nutrition
Johnson & Wales University 2002 — 2003
A.A.S, Culinary Arts
FOCUS Brands February 2015 - Present
Moe's Southwest Grill January 2014 - February 2015
Focus Brands January 2013 - December 2013
Cox Target Media June 2010 - 2012
Dillards June 2010 - December 2010
Auburn University January 2009 - May 2010
Auburn University August 2008 - May 2010
Creative Outlet Dance Center August 2005 - May 2006
Eastern Shore Photography May 2005 - July 2005
Eastern Shore Photography May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Graphic Design, Photoshop, Advertising, Video Editing, Web Design, Image Manipulation, Wordpress, Graphics, Editing, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Illustration, WordPress, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Photography, Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Email Marketing
Education
Auburn University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Theatre Design and Technology
Skyline Chili November 2013 - Present
Hale & Hearty Soups, LLC November 2008 - November 2013
Focus Brands November 2010 - March 2011
The Pump Energy Food October 2007 - October 2008
Bugaboo Creek Steak House March 2005 - October 2007
Hooters of America, Inc February 2000 - March 2005
State Farm Insurance Companies July 1998 - February 2000
US Army October 1990 - October 1994
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Culinary Skills, Food Service, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Event Planning, Customer Service, Hospitality, Employee Relations, Food, Catering, Training, Marketing, Sales, New Restaurant Openings, Multi-unit, Recruiting, Hiring, Human Resources, Team Building, Management, Retail, Income Statement, Franchising, Profit, Budgets, Coaching, Succession Planning, Food Safety, Hospitality Management, Inventory Management, Employee Training, ServSafe, Interviews, Talent Management, Customer Satisfaction, Cooking, Sales Management, Sanitation, Franchise Consulting, POS, Hospitality Industry, Labor Control, Onboarding, Fine Dining, College Recruiting, Recipes, Food Quality, Food Industry
Education
Illinois State University 1998 — 2000
BS, Family and Consumer Sciences
Salt Lake Community College 1995 — 1997
Legends April 2015 - Present
Blaze Pizza, LLC August 2014 - April 2015
NAB Group January 2014 - August 2014
Focus Brands March 2012 - January 2014
SSP America June 2006 - January 2012
IHOP September 2002 - March 2006
Micros Systems September 1998 - August 2002
Country Inn & Suites by Ayres July 1996 - August 1998
Skills
Restaurants, Hospitality, Team Building, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Franchising, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Income Statement, Menu Development, Micros, Food, Catering, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Budgets, Retail, POS, Forecasting, Management, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Purchasing, Team Leadership, Training, Sales, Coaching, Process Scheduler, Business Planning, Recruiting, Profit, Marketing, New Business Development, Employee Training, Hiring, New Restaurant Openings, Multi-unit, Food Service, P&L Management, Sales Management, Time Management, Franchise Consulting, P&L, Account Management, Market Planning, Culinary Skills, Property Management...
Education
Cypress College 1996 — 1998
Culinary, Hospitality Administration/Management
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.8
SpenDifference June 2015 - Present
SpenDifference October 2014 - June 2015
FOCUS Brands April 2014 - October 2014
Focus Brands April 2013 - April 2014
Focus Brands August 2010 - March 2013
Skills
Supply Chain Software, Pricing Analysis, Data Management, Data Validation, Internal Audit, Access Database, Cross-functional..., Multi Tasking, Contract Management, Inventory Management, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Pricing Audit
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2007 — 2010
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
Panera Bread 2014 - Present
Focus Brands 2009 - 2014
Skills
Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Food, Food Service, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Food Safety, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, P, New Restaurant Openings, Banquets, Inventory Management, Hiring, Customer Service, Management, ServSafe, Profit, Catering
Education
Universidad Fermín Toro
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
neat foods August 2013 - Present
Garden Spot Foods January 2015 - August 2015
Focus Brands January 2013 - August 2013
Auntie Anne's, Inc. February 2009 - December 2012
Auntie Anne's, Inc. June 2006 - February 2009
Tagsys December 2005 - June 2006
Xymid, LLC December 2000 - December 2005
Education
Eastern University 1998 — 2000
B.S., Business Management, Marketing Minor
Eastern University 1998 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Focus Brands 2013 - Present
The Pear Tree Gifts, Inc. 2006 - 2010
RSM McGladrey Employer Services 2004 - 2006
Armada Ventures 2002 - 2004
Rare Hospitality 1993 - 2002
Skills
Office Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Visio, QuickBooks, Organized Multi-tasker, Travel Arrangements, High Level Of..., Event Planning, Switchboard
Education
The University of Georgia 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Gordon College (GA) 1991 — 1993
Associate of Arts (AA), General Studies
FOCUS Brands 2015 - Present
N3 LLC 2013 - 2014
KPMG US 2010 - 2012
Skills
Financial Reporting, Management, Accounting, Analysis, Business Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Georgia State University 2005 — 2010
Master's degree, Accounting
Freelancer September 2015 - Present
Impact Mailers September 2014 - Present
Focus Brands April 2012 - August 2014
self-employed April 2009 - April 2012
Premier Exhibitions April 2006 - April 2009
Print Now September 2003 - December 2005
Pensacourt Fitness Club October 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Photoshop, Layout, Posters, Brochures, Graphics, InDesign, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Production, Packaging, Social Media, Large Format Printing, Exhibition Graphics, Corporate Identity, Logos, Illustration, Business Cards, Banners, Print Production, Outdoor Advertising, Logo Design, Email Marketing, Typography, Direct Mail, Catalogs, Flyers, Newsletters, Creative Direction, Art Direction
Education
Georgia State University 2000 — 2001
Post Graduate Studies, Graphic Design
Flagler College 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Sport Management
St. Pius X Catholic High School 1990 — 1994
FOCUS Brands August 2015 - Present
FOCUS Brands January 2015 - July 2015
FOCUS Brands October 2012 - December 2014
Romano's Macaroni Grill January 2010 - October 2012
Chili's August 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Teamwork, Hospitality, Food, Social Media, Customer Communication, Sales, Microsoft Office, Oral & Written..., Cash Handling Experience, People-oriented, Problem Solving, Restaurants, Microsoft Word, Management, Editing, Self-starter, Project Management, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Catering, Training, Food & Beverage, Team Building, Strategic Planning
Education
Baylor University 2006 — 2009
Communications
Abilene High School 2003 — 2006
High School Diploma
Ropes Courses Inc August 2012 - Present
Focus Brands July 2011 - July 2012
North 11 (Restaurant) May 2007 - July 2011
Cookies by Design October 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Typing, Phone Etiquette, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Time Management, Sales, Teamwork, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, CRM, Leadership
Education
Grand Valley State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Business Administration, General Business
Macquarie University 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad - Australia
Gull Lake High School 2003 — 2007
Focus Brands June 2012 - November 2013
Carestream Dental November 2008 - March 2012
Carestream Dental July 2003 - November 2008
Carestream Dental September 2002 - July 2003
Carestream Dental May 2000 - September 2002
Carestream Dental December 1999 - May 2000
Carestream Dental November 1997 - December 1999
Skills
Business Analysis, Program Management, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Team Building, Team Management, Team Leadership, Program Design, Flow Charts, Process Improvement, Quality, CAPA, CRM software, Performance Management, Workflow Analysis, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Windows 7, Windows XP Professional, Software Design, Software Implementation, Software Quality..., Technical Analysis, SOA, SDLC, JAD, SOW, Microsoft CRM, CRM, Budgets, SharePoint, Quality Assurance, Integration, Testing, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Software Documentation
Education
North Metro Technical Institute 1994 — 1997
Technical degree, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Kennesaw State University 1991 — 1993
Information Systems, General Course Work
Turner Broadcasting System June 2015 - Present
FOCUS Brands March 2015 - April 2015
Carter's OshKosh B'gosh May 2014 - August 2014
Chart Industries May 2013 - August 2013
Chick-fil-A April 2008 - December 2012
Skills
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership, Public Speaking, Team Leadership, Hyperion Planning, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Teamwork, English, Windows, Analysis
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
Kennesaw State University 2010 — 2011
Carlton J. Kell High School 2007 — 2011
FOCUS Brands January 2015 - Present
KPMG US October 2014 - January 2015
KPMG US July 2011 - October 2014
KPMG US July 2010 - July 2011
KPMG US January 2008 - July 2010
Florida State University - Department of Intercollegiate Athletics September 2004 - January 2008
Skills
Developing accounting..., Restructuring, Business Process..., Business Process..., Cost Optimization, Cost Takeouts, Internal Audit, Planning, Budeting and..., •Advanced accounting..., •Strong Communication..., •Strong analytical and..., Cost Engineering, Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Financial Reporting
Education
Florida State University 2006 — 2008
Master's degree, Corporate Accounting
Florida State University - College of Business 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Finance
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen August 2013 - Present
Robert Half Legal September 2012 - February 2013
Focus Brands April 2006 - October 2011
Derse Exhibits June 2004 - July 2005
Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele May 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Legal Assistance, Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Trademarks, Licensing, Leadership, Copyright Law, Corporate Governance, Document Review, Courts
Education
Kennesaw State University 2001 — 2003
Paralegal
FOCUS Brands October 2014 - Present
HeadTurnTees February 2014 - Present
CNN February 2011 - October 2014
CNN May 2011 - December 2011
Mandy Rutherford design May 2010 - May 2011
POINT.CLICK.SHOOT September 2010 - April 2011
IMTEK Environmental Corporation June 2008 - November 2010
Skills
Logo Design, Graphic Design, Packaging, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Typography, InDesign, Layout, Posters, Corporate Identity, Illustrator, Art Direction, Mac, Photography, After Effects, Illustration, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Business Cards, Brochures, QuarkXPress
Education
Georgia Southern University 2006 — 2010
BFA, Art; Graphic Design
Georgia Southern University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
FOCUS Brands February 2013 - Present
Retail Data Systems February 2011 - February 2013
PDG Computers October 2006 - December 2010
Skills
Software Installation, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Windows Server, Networking, Computer Hardware, Troubleshooting, Point of Purchase, Project Management, POS, Network Security, Software Documentation, Windows XP, IT Operations, System Deployment, IT Management, Information Technology, System Administration, Security, Hardware Support, Windows 7, Windows, Team Building, Customer Service
Education
Georgia Perimeter College
Cinnabon January 2013 - Present
Focus Brands February 2006 - Present
Cold Stone Creamery 2004 - 2006
Togo's Allied Domecq 1992 - 2003
Skills
Strategy, Franchising, Leadership, Business Planning, Training, Franchise Consulting, Business Strategy, Restaurants, Customer Service, Consulting, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Income Statement, Food, Food & Beverage, Retail, Food Safety, Hospitality, Team Building, Menu Development, Budgets, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, P&L, Sales
Education
Cal State Fullerton 1997 — 1998
Communications
FOCUS Brands June 2015 - Present
The SHOP Atlanta February 2014 - Present
IMI Agency 2011 - Present
Skills
Advertising, Illustrator, Social Media Marketing, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Storytelling, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Development, Photoshop, Brand Development, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Image Manipulation, Branding & Identity, Logo Design, InDesign, Typography, Layout, Brochures
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 2007 — 2009
BA, Advertising
Autronic Plastics, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics April 2012 - May 2013
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics January 2011 - April 2012
Cablevision November 2009 - January 2011
Ray Padula Enterprises January 2009 - June 2009
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. April 2006 - January 2009
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. 2004 - 2009
Focus Brands June 1997 - August 2008
Wyndham Worldwide January 2006 - September 2007
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. November 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Product Development, Packaging, CRM, Program Management, Leadership, Consumer Products, Management, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Project Planning, Start-ups, Negotiation, Training, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Budgets, Forecasting, Sales, Integration, Account Management, Supply Chain Management, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, 5S, R&D, Customer Service, GMP, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Plastics, Operations Management, Purchasing, Team Building, Strategy, Production Planning, Logistics, ISO, Supply Chain..., Competitive Analysis, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Pricing, Demand Planning
Education
State University of New York at Binghamton 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
State University of New York at Binghamton 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Engineering
State University of New York at Binghamton 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
MacArthur 1996 — 2000
Atlanta, ga June 2013 - Present
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen June 2010 - June 2013
Cajun Operating Company January 2006 - May 2010
Focus Brands October 2003 - March 2005
AFC Enterprises, Inc. January 1993 - October 2003
Skills
Franchising, Franchise Consulting, Restaurant Management, Food, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Restaurants, Mergers & Acquisitions, Multi-unit, Retail, Income Statement, Food Service, Business Planning, Team Building, Real Estate, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Contract Negotiation, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Profit, Food Safety, Food & Beverage, Coaching, Budgets, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Leadership Development, Franchise Sales, Team Leadership, Management, Event Management, Negotiation, New Business Development, Event Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Sales, Hiring, Sales Management, Fundraising
Education
Grove City College 1977 — 1981
B.A., Social Work
Grove City High School 1973 — 1977
Moe's Southwest Grill January 2014 - Present
Focus Brands April 2006 - January 2014
Skills
Restaurants, Franchise Consulting, Franchising, Restaurant Management, Multi-unit, Income Statement, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Food, Menu Development, Profit, P&L
Education
Georgia Southern University 2001 — 2005
BS, Business
Roswell High 1998 — 2001
Safeguard Self Storage July 2013 - Present
Focus Brands August 2011 - July 2013
The Tensar Corporation April 2010 - August 2011
Ted's Montana Grill October 2005 - January 2010
Urban Brands, Inc June 2000 - October 2005
Software Associates International March 1998 - June 2000
Lifetime Television for Women August 1995 - March 1998
Citicorp (Now CitiGroup August 1990 - August 1995
Skills
Strategic Planning, Project Management, Business Analysis, Team Building, Process Improvement, Budgets, ERP, IT Management, Information Technology, Management, Team Leadership, IT Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., POS, Active Directory, Program Management, Customer Service, Analysis, CRM, Inventory Management, Leadership, Training, Strategy, Software Documentation
Education
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2005
MBA
King's College 1987 — 1989
BS
Halyard Health September 2015 - Present
American Cancer Society March 2015 - June 2015
FOCUS Brands November 2014 - March 2015
CAN Capital April 2014 - October 2014
American Cancer Society August 2013 - January 2014
Comcast December 2011 - July 2013
Artis and Associates, LLC February 2009 - December 2011
inVentiv Health December 2007 - February 2009
IBM Smarter Workforce June 2004 - August 2007
Magellan Health Services February 2004 - June 2004
Skills
Human Resources, Pharmaceutics, Engineers, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Architects, Technical Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, College Recruiting, Onboarding, Recruiting, Talent Management, Benefits Negotiation, Sourcing, Executive Search, Employee Relations, Temporary Placement, Contract Recruitment, HRIS, Screening, Interviews, Leadership
Education
East Carolina University
BS BE, Business Education/Business Administration
University of NC at Charlotte
MPA, Public Administration with an HR Concentration
McAlister's Deli (Corporation) September 2013 - Present
Franchise System Advisors January 2010 - September 2013
Fantastic Sams International October 2006 - January 2010
FOCUS Brands March 2002 - October 2006
US Franchise Systems 1998 - 2000
Cendant 1997 - 1998
Skills
Franchise Consulting, Franchising, franchise lead..., franchise development, franchise sales, franchise strategy, outsourced franchise..., lead prequalification, franchise sales mystery..., Pre-qualification, Strategy, Public Relations, Selling Skills, Franchise Sales, Lead Generation, Lead Management, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Location Intelligence, Finance, Income Statement, Sales, Start-ups, Retail, Market Planning, Sales Operations, P&L Management, Budgets, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, Team Building, Trade Shows, Business Planning, Selling, Sales Process, New Business Development, Business Development, Executive Management, SEO, Small Business, Business Coaching, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Sales Presentations, Strategic Partnerships, Consulting, Multi-unit
Education
Boston University - School of Management
MBA
Tufts University
BSCE
Timex Group September 2013 - Present
Timex Group April 2009 - September 2013
Timex Group July 2006 - April 2009
Focus Brands 2003 - 2006
Cadbury Schweppes 2001 - 2003
Bristol Myers Squibb 1999 - 2001
Skills
Forecasting, Consumer Products, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, P&L Management, Pricing, Analysis, Finance, Strategic Financial..., Income Statement, Cost Accounting, P&L, Variance Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, Financial Modeling, Management
Education
University of New Haven 2001 — 2003
MBA, Finance and Business Management
Bentley University 1991 — 1995
BS, Accountancy
FOCUS Brands May 2015 - Present
FOCUS Brands May 2010 - May 2015
Mirant Corporation January 2009 - May 2010
AT&T July 2004 - January 2009
BellSouth June 1999 - July 2004
BellSouth February 1998 - June 1999
Regency Realty June 1994 - February 1998
Skills
Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Modeling, Management, Strategy, Telecommunications
Education
Georgia State University 1991 — 1993
FOCUS Brands December 2013 - Present
King & Spalding February 2013 - December 2013
King & Spalding April 2010 - February 2013
King & Spalding November 2009 - April 2010
Cbeyond June 2009 - November 2009
Tekla May 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounting, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Accruals, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, International Tax, Journal Entries, Tax
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2014 — 2016
Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA), Accounting
Georgia State University 2005 — 2009
BBA, Accounting
Hojeij Branded Foods, Inc. October 2008 - Present
IAG Cargo February 2013 - December 2013
Focus Brands April 2004 - May 2008
Skills
Direct Sales, Cold Calling, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Store Management, Sales Process, Marketing Strategy, Selling, Negotiation, Merchandising, Retail, Sales
Education
Canisius College 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Holy Angels Academy 1992 — 1996
Regents Diploma
Johnny Rockets April 2015 - Present
Johnny Rockets April 2015 - Present
Auntie Anne's, Inc. January 2014 - April 2015
Focus Brands May 2010 - April 2015
Zaxby's Franchising, Inc. February 2003 - April 2010
Maxxis January 2001 - February 2003
Skills
Franchising, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Training, Income Statement, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Retail, Franchise Consulting, P&L, Food, Advertising, Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Multi-unit, Catering, Multi-Unit
Education
The University of Georgia 2000 — 2001
B.A., Communications
Georgia Perimeter College 1998 — 1999
A.S., Business
Moe's Southwest Grill January 2011 - Present
Focus Brands June 2006 - December 2010
Romano's Macaroni Grill July 1998 - January 2006
Skills
Restaurants, Franchising, Restaurant Management, Franchise Consulting, Income Statement, P&L, Food & Beverage, Food Service
Education
Francis Marion University 1992 — 1997
Marketing
Focus Brands August 2012 - Present
Auntie Anne's, Inc. January 1996 - August 2012
Skills
Network Security, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft Exchange, VMware ESX, Active Directory, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Network Administration, Computer Hardware, Telecommunications, Networking, Switches, DHCP, DNS management, Mobile Devices, VPN, Sonicwall, Enterprise Storage, VMware
Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 1984 — 1988
BS, Business Administration
Conestoga Valley High School
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. September 2013 - Present
Hooters of America May 2012 - September 2013
Petrus Brands September 2010 - December 2011
Focus Brands November 2007 - August 2010
Raving Brands November 2005 - November 2007
New Benefits 2003 - 2004
Oracle 2000 - 2002
Skills
Franchising, Leadership, Training, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Customer Service
Education
Universtiy of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
Masters
American InterContinental University 2008 — 2010
Bachelors, Business Management
SpenDifference August 2014 - Present
Focus Brands January 2014 - August 2014
Darden June 2013 - January 2014
Darden Restaurants May 2011 - June 2013
Darden Restaurants July 2010 - May 2011
Darden Restaurants July 2008 - July 2010
Hotel Ezra Cornell May 2007 - April 2008
Darden Restaurants May 2007 - August 2007
Statler Hotel August 2005 - May 2007
Hotel Ezra Cornell May 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Hotels, Food, Food Service, Banquets, Purchasing, Pastry, Culinary Skills, Seafood, Cooking, Menu Engineering, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 2014 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Cornell University 2004 — 2008
BS, Hotel Administration
Wrapade Packaging Systems May 2008 - Present
The Weinstein Firm, LLC May 2015 - July 2015
FOCUS Brands January 2015 - April 2015
Education
Emory University School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.), pursuing transactional law certificate
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 2004 — 2008
BBA, Finance, Organization and Management
Focus Brands March 2005 - Present
TDS Telecommunications Corp. October 1994 - June 2000
National Book Warehouse January 1990 - October 1994
Skills
Retail, Strategic Planning, Database Administration, Marketing, Management, Hospitality, Team Building, Customer Service, Restaurants, Training, Food, Budgets
Education
East Tennessee State University 1987 — 1989
Associate, Paralegal Studies
PHP Corporation
Third Party Liability Recovery Coordinator
Global Franchise Group December 2010 - Present
Camp Judaea 2010 - 2010
Focus Brands April 2006 - October 2009
Church's Chicken 2004 - 2006
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 1997 - 2004
Omni Hotels 1985 - 1996
Skills
Food, Food Safety, Food Industry, Ingredients, Food Science, Food Technology, HACCP, Food Processing, Food Service, Restaurants, Catering, Chef, Consumer Products, Cooking, Cost Control, Cross-functional Team..., Culinary Skills, Dairy, Flavors, Menu Development, Product Innovation
Education
Georgia State University 1997 — 2000
BS, Nutrition
AIB International
Focus Brands May 2009 - Present
Art Farmer Design September 2000 - 2010
Fletcher Martin September 2007 - November 2008
Solomon Says, Inc. March 2006 - July 2007
DanaForan Marketing Communications April 1996 - September 2000
Dome Printing 1992 - 1996
Skills
Marketing Communications, Franchising, Team Building, Hospitality, Retail, Restaurants, Pre-press, Graphics, Advertising, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Print Production Process, Brand Management, Art, Social Media Marketing
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1985 — 1989
BA, Media Communications, Graphic Design, Photography
CSU Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication and Media Studies
FOCUS Brands November 2014 - Present
Moe's Southwest Grill December 2010 - November 2014
Moe's Southwest Grill January 2009 - December 2010
Focus Brands January 2005 - January 2009
Skills
Leases, Retail, Negotiation, Franchising, Restaurants, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, P&L, Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Income Statement, Team Building, Location Intelligence, Lease Administration
Education
International Council of Shopping Centers 2012 — 2012
Certified Leasing Specialist (CLS)
International Franchise Association 2005 — 2008
Certified Franchise Executive
The University of Akron 1995 — 2001
Masters of Science in Information Systems, Information Systems
John Carroll University 1988 — 1992
BA, Sociology / Criminology
Independent Contractor September 2012 - Present
RaceTrac Petroleum October 2009 - August 2012
Focus Brands April 2007 - May 2009
Moe's Southwest Grill and Mama Fu's Asian House January 2004 - March 2007
Moe's Southwest Grill March 2002 - January 2004
Cell Therapy, Inc. January 2000 - January 2002
MCI WorldCom September 1999 - December 1999
Skills
Brand Management, Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Franchise Consulting, Relationship Management, Event Planning, New Product Development, Product Management, Program Budgeting, Market Research, Advertising, Public Relations, Social Media, Employer Branding, Business Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Process Development and..., Retail, Team Leadership
Education
Emory University - Goizueta Business School 1995 — 1999
BBA, Marketing and Management
FOCUS Brands August 2015 - Present
Bantu Noodles LLC August 2014 - August 2015
Schwan's Food Service, Inc. August 2009 - August 2014
Harvest Restaurant Consulting October 2007 - August 2009
Tristan March 2004 - October 2007
Skills
Culinary Skills, Ingredients, HACCP, Menu Development, Food, Food & Beverage, Sensory Evaluation, Food Science, Banquets, Food Technology, Restaurants, Food Safety, Food Service, Food Industry, Recipes, Sanitation, Bakery, Cuisine, Food Manufacturing, Recipe Testing, Restaurant Management, Sauces, Catering, Frozen Food, Food Processing, Gourmet, Flavors, Fine Dining, Cooking, Pastry, Food Preparation, Seafood, Income Statement, Meat, Baking, Chef, Mediterranean, Culinary Management, Grocery, Food Quality, Menu Costing
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta 1998 — 2000
Associates, Culinary Arts
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1991 — 1993
FOCUS Brands April 2015 - Present
Unilever January 2010 - April 2015
Nestle August 2008 - January 2010
The Coca-Cola Company 2005 - 2008
The Coca-Cola Company 2001 - 2005
Skills
GMP, Quality Assurance, Quality System, HACCP, Quality Management, Food Safety, Validation, Quality Auditing, Microbiology, GLP, Quality Control, Food Science, Food Industry, ISO 22000, Food Manufacturing, Food Technology, Food Microbiology, ISO, Sensory Evaluation, SQF, Ingredients, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, TPM, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, 5S, Iso 9000, ISO 14001, CAPA, R&D, Manufacturing..., FDA, Auditing, SPC, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Product Innovation, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Operations, DMAIC, Sanitation, Food Safety Management..., FSSC, Food & Beverage, Supplier Quality..., Food, BRC, Food Chemistry
Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge 1993 — 1995
Masters, Biology (Environmental Science)
Alcorn State University 1988 — 1993
Bachelors, Biology
FOCUS Brands December 2014 - Present
Community & Southern Bank October 2010 - December 2014
Sage Software 2008 - 2010
AssuranceAmerica 2007 - 2008
Synergistic Software 2006 - 2007
SynchroNet 2003 - 2006
Paragon Total Solutions 2000 - 2003
TECHknowledge Engineering 1996 - 1999
Skills
Enterprise Software, System Administration, Network Administration, Information Security, Disaster Recovery, Data Center, Network Engineering, Project Management, Security, Active Directory
Education
University of West Georgia 1998 — 2002
BBA, MIS
Auburn University 1996 — 1997
Engineering
Randstad August 2015 - Present
Randstad August 2014 - August 2015
Focus Brands July 2013 - August 2014
Focus Brands April 2012 - June 2013
Focus Brands November 2010 - May 2012
Grant Thornton LLP January 2006 - November 2010
Education
Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business 2001 — 2005
Bachelors of Business Administration, Accounting
Artistic Image June 2014 - Present
Moe's Southwest Grill February 2013 - June 2014
FOCUS Brands August 2012 - February 2013
Blue Sky Agency June 2011 - July 2012
the illegitimate September 2009 - July 2011
Dickinson Group December 2009 - December 2010
Finklea and Tapley Advertising Agency March 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Logos, Illustration, Graphic Design, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote, Logo Design, Advertising, Concept Development, Posters, Typography, Creative Direction, Layout, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Corporate Identity, Brochures
Education
The Creative Circus 2007 — 2009
Graphic Design
Auburn University 2003 — 2007
Graphic Design
Global Franchise Group January 2014 - Present
FedEx Office June 2011 - December 2013
Focus Brands May 2004 - May 2011
Church’s Chicken January 2003 - January 2004
Blimpie International January 2000 - January 2003
Giles Enterprises/ Chester Fried Chicken January 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Restaurant Management, Project Planning, Income Statement, Franchising, Training, Restaurants, Marketing Communications, Management, Retail, Team Building, Franchise Consulting, Food, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Hospitality, Operations Management, Food & Beverage, Inventory Management, Food Service, Leadership, Multi-unit, New Business Development, Budgets, P&L Management, P&L, Sales, Catering, Multi-Unit
Education
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
BA, Business Management
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
B.S, Business Management; Economics and International Business
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Concentration, Business Management; Economics and International Business
Focus Brands March 2012 - Present
Newell Rubbermaid June 2009 - March 2012
Skills
Forecasting, Consumer Products, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Reporting, Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Budgets, SAP, SAP BW, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Business Planning, Customer Insight, Income Statement
Education
Goldey Beacom College 2005 — 2008
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Goldey Beacom College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Goldey Beacom College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
FOCUS Brands June 2015 - Present
FOCUS Brands January 2014 - Present
Verizon July 2007 - December 2013
Con Am Management May 2005 - January 2006
Wells Fargo January 2005 - July 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Team Leadership, ETFs, Public Speaking, Equity Trading, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Retail, Leadership, Training, Sales, Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, P&L
Education
Azusa Pacific University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Focus Brands November 2013 - Present
YRC Freight February 2005 - October 2013
Lorina March 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Transportation, Bilingual-English/Spanis..., Logistics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Outlook, Invoicing, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Microsoft Word, PeopleSoft, Office Administration, High Organizational..., Data Entry, Problem Solving, Positive Team Player, Friendly Personality, Highly motivated..., Travel Arrangements, Heavy Calendaring, Coordinate Meetings, Corporate Events, Expense Reports, Shipping, Concur, Spreadsheets, Administrative..., Office Equipment, Office Management, Expenses, Fax, Administrative..., PowerPoint, Team Building, Budgets, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Human Resources, Administration
Education
Western Connecticut State University 1989 — 1991
Eastern Connecticut State University 1987 — 1988
FOCUS Brands April 2015 - Present
Pyramid Management Group December 2011 - November 2014
PricewaterhouseCoopers September 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Analysis, Auditing, Asset Management, Portfolio Management, Start-ups, Valuation, Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Financial Reporting, Real Estate Acquisitions, Real Estate Economics
Education
Bucknell University 2006 — 2010
B.S.B.A., Accounting
Sterigenics August 2007 - Present
Focus Brands April 2005 - June 2007
Pepsi Beverages Company 1991 - 2005
Skills
Lawson, JD Edwards, Database Administration, Microsoft Excel, Management, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Software Documentation, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Access, Outlook, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, ERP, Accounting, Sales, Payroll, Analysis
Education
Florida Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
FOCUS Brands June 2015 - Present
La Tagliatella US June 2013 - June 2015
Sysco June 2012 - May 2013
Sysco July 2011 - July 2012
Wisconsin Cheese Group November 2010 - July 2011
Diaz Foods December 2005 - September 2010
Fundacion Tabasco November 2004 - November 2005
Skills
Fluent in English,..., Spanish, Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Retail, Pricing, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Program Management, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Business Development, Business Strategy, Market Planning, Purchasing, Income Statement, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Procurement, Food, Grocery, Account Management, Key Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Profit, FMCG, Leadership, Customer Service, International Business, Management, Merchandising, Team Leadership, P&L Management, Marketing Management, Logistics, Product Marketing, New Business Development, Key Account Development, Product Development, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Market Analysis, Analysis, Inventory Management, Consumer Products, Budgets, Market Research, Marketing, Brand Management
Education
INSEEC 2001 — 2002
Master's Degree, International Business and Management
ITESM Campus Monterrey 1996 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, International Business
University of Hull, England 2000 — 2000
Exchange program, European Business
Aaron's, Inc February 2013 - Present
IHG April 2011 - November 2012
Focus Brands January 2009 - March 2011
American Digital Communications April 2008 - November 2008
Havertys Furniture August 2003 - February 2008
Skills
InDesign, Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress, Brochures, Logo Design, Layout, Mac, Graphic Design, Newsletters, Graphics, Pre-press, Photoshop, CSS, Web Design, Advertising, User Experience, Flyers, Photography, HTML, Flash, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat
Education
Georgia Southern University 1996 — 2002
BFA, Graphic Design
UCB, Inc. April 2008 - Present
FOCUS Brands 2007 - 2008
International Rescue Committee 2007 - 2008
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP 2003 - 2005
United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia February 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Research, Community Outreach, Program Management, Customer Service, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Office
Education
Georgia State University 2011 — 2015
Master's Degree, Public Administration, 4.10
Case Western Reserve University School of Law 2005 — 2007
Law
University of Colorado Boulder 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, International Affairs and Political Science
FOCUS Brands March 2006 - Present
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management
Focus Brands December 2013 - Present
FIS Consulting June 2008 - December 2013
Family Intervention Specialists, Inc June 2002 - December 2013
Basspittard and Associates June 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Leadership, Software Documentation, Training, Management, Process Improvement, Project Management, Team Building, Program Management, Business Intelligence, Strategic Planning, SharePoint, Public Speaking, Business Analysis, Change Management, Operations Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Healthcare, Team Leadership, Business Process..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Strategy, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Integration, Performance Management, Budgets, Business Process, Account Management, Sales Management, Executive Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Outlook, Negotiation, SSRS, Business Planning, SDLC, New Business Development, Product Management, Analysis, Business Development, Healthcare Information..., System Administration, PowerPoint, Microsoft CRM, HIPAA, Jiggery Pokery
Education
Kennesaw State University - Michael J. Coles College of Business 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Technical University of Liberec, Faculty of Economics 1996 — 2000
OA Chocen 1992 — 1996
Focus Brands November 2011 - Present
Raving Brands September 2006 - November 2011
Skills
Food Service, Consumer Products, FMCG, Food Industry, Restaurants, Management, Food, Food Safety, Food & Beverage, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Culinary Skills, Catering
Education
Johnson & Wales University 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS)Restaurant/Food Service Management and Culinary Arts Degree
FOCUS Brands January 2015 - Present
Kennesaw State University August 2010 - February 2014
Skills
Event Planning
Education
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Science in Anthropology