Buffets, Inc.
Industry: Restaurant company
DescriptionOvation Brands, Inc., based in the San Antonio suburb of Hollywood Park, Texas, is a subsidiary of Food Management Partners, Inc. and is the operator of a number of American national buffet chain restaurants. Headquarters: Greer, SC CEO: Anthony Wedo (Dec 5, 2012–), Roe Hatlen (Oct 19, 1983–), C. Dennis Scott (1983–) Parent organization: Food Management Partners, Inc.
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Buffets, Inc. Employees
Sustainability June 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. March 2011 - October 2011
Sprouts Farmers Market November 2010 - January 2011
Steven Roberts Original Desserts June 2010 - September 2010
Whole Foods Market April 2001 - June 2010
Skills
Inventory Management, Recycling, Packaging, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Process Scheduler, Food, Food Service, Cross-functional Team..., Event Planning, Hiring, Operations Management
Education
West Morris Central High School 1974 — 1977
HS Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
County College of Morris
Dialog Direct January 2015 - Present
Donna's Door Decor - 3D October 2014 - Present
American Income Life Insurance Company November 2014 - January 2015
Legacy Financial Network of Grand Rapids December 2011 - August 2012
Buffets, Inc. August 2004 - November 2011
The Auto Club Group August 2001 - 2004
Skills
Fixed Annuities, Customer Service, Term Life Insurance, Insurance, Training, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Office, Team Building
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1998 — 2003
Criminal Justice
Belding Area High School 1995 — 1999
Diploma
BERLITZ September 2015 - Present
Buffets, Inc. February 2013 - September 2014
Wilson Mutual Insurance November 2012 - February 2013
Handlebar and Grill October 2010 - December 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Suites, Detail Oriented, Able to Work..., Highly motivated..., Analytic Thinking, Oracle, Auditing, Financial Statements, Bank Reconciliation
Education
Freie Universität Berlin 2014 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Exchange Student
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, German Studies
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting and Finance
Ellish Marketing Group 1995 - Present
Cornell University 2004 - Present
Buffets, Inc. December 2012 - August 2015
MaggieMoo's International 2001 - 2004
Boston Market 1992 - 1995
Darden Restaurants 1989 - 1991
Luzianne Blue Plate Foods (Division of Wm. B. Reily Co.) 1988 - 1989
Burger King 1986 - 1988
Johnson & Johnson Baby Products Company 1982 - 1985
Frito Lay 1978 - 1982
Skills
Marketing Consultant, Restaurant Marketing, Market Speaker, Marketing, Strategy, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Public Speaking, Competitive Analysis, Strategic Planning, Menu Development, Dental Marketing, Brand Positioning, Product Development, Restaurant Consulting, Franchise Consulting, Restaurants, Franchising, Start-ups, Brand Development, Concept Development, Product Management, Advertising, SEO, Food Service, Hospitality, Marketing Research, Integrated Marketing, Presentations, Customer Insight, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Retail, Marketing Management, Leadership, Management, Online Marketing, Leadership Development, Analytics, Positioning, Creative Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Market Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Training
Education
Cornell University - S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management 1976 — 1978
MBA
Cornell University 1973 — 1977
BS
Spring Valley High 1969 — 1973
Get Found First November 2013 - Present
BYU-Idaho December 2009 - Present
Monkey Bars Storage Solutions August 2013 - November 2013
A/V Studios, Brigham University Idaho December 2011 - October 2013
Chick'n It Out January 2013 - April 2013
Buffets, Inc. September 2012 - December 2012
Creative Housing Group April 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer, Marketing, Video Production, Market Research, Product Development, Video, Sales, Brand Management, Facebook, Online Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Google Adwords, SEO, Advertising, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word
Education
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Business Management - Marketing
Clark College January 2014 - Present
Institute of Reading Development 2013 - Present
Target 2008 - 2009
Buffets, Inc. 2001 - 2006
Skills
Profit, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Cashiering, Multi-Unit, Time Management, Training
Education
Washington State University - College of Business and Economics 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Finance
Clark College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Accounting and Business/Management
Compass Group February 2015 - Present
Compass Group North America June 2013 - January 2015
Compass Group North America June 2011 - June 2013
Bob Evans March 2009 - May 2011
Buffets, Inc. April 2006 - March 2009
Indiana Department of Correction April 2001 - April 2006
Skills
Project Management, Operations Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Management, Staff Development, Supervisory Skills, Communication Skills, Outstanding..., Diversity & Inclusion, Core 4, Inventory Control, Operating Budgets, Conversion Optimization, Order Management, Wage & Hour, District Management, Production Budgeting, Leadership Development, Food Service, ServSafe, Culinary Skills, Culinary Management, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Catering, Hiring, Menu Development, Customer Service, Food, Inventory Management, Management
Education
Ancilla College 1996 — 1999
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Criminal Justice & Computer Science
The Lord's Home Church April 2011 - Present
Chipotle Mexican Grill May 2012 - August 2013
Camden County College, Rowan University January 2006 - May 2012
Buffets, Inc. April 2005 - April 2012
Skills
Research, Youth Development, Teaching, Social Services, Public Speaking, Psychotherapy, Writing, Management, Adolescents, Leadership
Education
Rowan University 2012 — 2014
Literature
Camden County College 2005 — 2012
Associates, Education
Rick Austin Group 2013 - Present
Oxford Homes March 2012 - Present
Turner and Son Homes December 2009 - March 2012
Buffets, Inc. November 1999 - November 2009
Skills
Team Building, Coaching, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Training, Marketing, Sales, Selling, Sales Process, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Real Estate
Education
Central Methodist College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business and Religion
Webster Groves High School 1988 — 1991
H.S. Diploma, College Prep
Bass Pro Shops October 2013 - Present
Buffets, Inc. August 1991 - March 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Leadership, Retail, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Training, Employee Training, Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
Education
Columbia College 2012 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Accounting
Columbia College 2009 — 2011
BSBA, HR Management and Accounting
Freelance Drafting, Data Entry, and Planning April 2015 - Present
Feil Inc. Wood Flooring & Stairs August 2015 - September 2015
FFI Contracting Services December 2014 - April 2015
US Installation Group LLC September 2014 - December 2014
Commercial Flooring Services January 2013 - May 2014
Buffets, Inc. April 2009 - December 2012
Buffets, Inc. April 1999 - April 2009
Skills
AutoCAD, CNC, Adobe Acrobat, CAD, Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Engineering, Purchasing, Process Scheduler, Project Management, Project Planning, Microsoft Word, Contract Management, Management, Team Building, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Construction, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2011 — 2014
BS, Technical Management with focus on PM
Mid-State Technical College 1996 — 1998
Associates Degree, Mechanical Design
Boeing Commercial Airplanes April 2013 - Present
Boeing January 2012 - April 2013
The Boeing Company July 2009 - January 2012
Boeing Commercial Airplanes July 2008 - July 2009
Sky King Inc. 2008 - July 2008
Century 21 M&M and Associates January 1995 - January 2008
Buffets, Inc. 2007 - 2008
Wolfe Aviation 2004 - 2006
United Airlines August 1988 - May 2004
Leprino Foods May 1978 - January 1988
Skills
Flight Test, Flights, Aircraft, Overhaul, Aerospace, Aviation, Flight Safety, Airlines, Aircraft Maintenance, Maintenance, Avionics, Composites, Aeronautics, Commercial Aviation
Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
University of Notre Dame 2012 — 2013
Business Administration and Management, General (Exec. leadership)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Aeronautical Science
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate of Applied Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology
Sierra Academy of Aeronautics 1986 — 1988
Certifications/Licenses, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
San Joaquin Delta College 1976 — 1978
Various
Hamon Deltak, Inc. A Hamon Group Company May 2013 - Present
Saint Paul College January 2012 - December 2014
Salo LLC Steven Douglas & Assoc. Independent Consulting June 2011 - April 2013
Duke and King Acq. Corp. bd's Mongolian Grill DK Chicken Corp. Group of Companies December 2007 - May 2011
GMAC ResCap March 2007 - November 2007
Consulting June 2006 - March 2007
Famous Dave's of America 2004 - 2006
Buffets, Inc. January 1997 - November 2004
Skills
Human Relations, People Management, Workers Compensation, Compensation Planning, Benefits Plan Design, Enterprise Risk..., Personnel Recruiting, Multi-state Payroll, Business Strategy, Fast Food, Consultancy Services, Insurance, Manufacturing, Restaurants, Medical Devices, Acquisition Integration, Mergers, Divestitures, Dissolution, Full Service Restaurants, Risk Management Strategy, Process Improvement, EEOC and external..., Employment..., Retail, Hospitality, Employment Law, People Skills, Business Services
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2008 — 2012
JD, Law
Concordia University-St. Paul 2006 — 2007
BA, Human Resource Management
Cornell University 2001 — 2002
Certificate, Human Resources
Northern Tier Energy January 2013 - Present
Mortenson April 2008 - January 2013
Buffets, Inc. May 2005 - April 2008
Imation (formerly a division of 3M) 1997 - 2005
Skills
Oracle Applications, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle HR, Oracle Discoverer, ERP, Business Analysis, Oracle Reports, Strategic Planning, Software Documentation, PL/SQL, Order Management, SDLC, Oracle, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Visio, MS Project, Integration, Troubleshooting, ETL, Business Process..., Data Warehousing, OBIEE, SQL, Databases, Requirements Gathering, IT Strategy, Solution Architecture, Systems Analysis
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1993 — 1996
MBA, Finance, MIS
Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad 1989 — 1991
MBA, Finance
Idaho State University
Associated Estates Realty Corp 2013 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2010 - 2013
International Paper Company 2006 - 2009
Baker Hostetler LLP 1999 - 2006
GE Energy (EMS) January 1997 - December 1999
GE Energy (EMS) January 1997 - December 1999
Foley & Lardner LLP 1995 - 1997
Skills
Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Mergers, Securities Regulation, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Litigation, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Team Leadership, People Development, Mentoring, Budget, Management Of Outside..., SEC filings, Public Speaking, Compliance, Joint Ventures, International Law, Tax, Corporate Finance, Restructuring, Board Relations, Investor Relations, Budgets
Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law 1989 — 1992
JD, Corporate and Tax Law
Kent State University 1985 — 1989
B.A., Political Science
JL Services November 2011 - Present
Texas Department of Public Safety May 2011 - September 2011
Macy's October 2003 - January 2005
Buffets, Inc. June 2001 - October 2003
Skills
Bilingual Spanish and..., Microsoft Office, Self-driven, Team Leadership, Team Management, Work Under Minimal...
Education
Everest College-Phoenix 2008 — 2012
Bachelors of Science Degree, Criminal Justice, Graduate
Rice Garden, Inc. November 2012 - Present
Tavistock Restaurants LLC - FreeB!rds January 2012 - November 2012
Sansai Fresh Grill & Sushi Kitchen March 2010 - October 2011
Sansai Japanese Grill June 2002 - March 2010
O-Nami Seafood Buffet June 2000 - May 2002
Buffets, Inc. September 1992 - March 1999
Skills
New Store Opening-..., Training & Development, Profit & Loss Management, Fluent Spanish & English, Multi-unit, Income Statement, Employee Training, Menu Development, Team Building, Food Service, Leadership, Spanish, Restaurants, Customer Service, Multi-Unit, Catering, Inventory Management, Management, Restaurant Management, Franchising, Training, Sales
Education
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 1990 — 1992
A.A, Merchandise Marketing
Bonnie Speed Delivery September 2012 - Present
Hertz Local Edition November 2006 - September 2011
Buffets, Inc. August 2001 - November 2006
Skills
Inventory Management, Customer Service, Retail, Management, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Public Speaking, Time Management
Education
Cleveland State University 2003 — 2007
St Peter Chanel High School 1999 — 2003
Expeditors June 2013 - Present
EMU Finance Club September 2012 - May 2013
Eastern Michigan University September 2008 - April 2013
Buffets, Inc. January 2011 - March 2012
Buffets, Inc. September 2001 - January 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Time Management, English, Windows, Public Speaking, Financial Analysis, Social Media, Accounting, Photoshop, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Team Leadership, Leadership, Event Planning, Analysis, Albanian
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance
Schoolcraft College 2001 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Buffets, Inc d.b.a. Ovation Brands May 2015 - Present
Buffets, Inc. d.b.a Ovation Brands June 2007 - May 2015
Buffets, Inc. April 2006 - June 2008
Buffets Inc August 2005 - April 2006
Dr. Cindy Silbernagel & Associates June 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Access, Troubleshooting, Healthcare Information..., HIPAA, Healthcare, Training, EMR, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Visio, Business Analysis, Customer Service, Project Management, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, ERD, Business Workflows, Business Process..., Data Modeling, Meaningful Use, Leadership, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Team Building, Management, Team Leadership, Visual Basic, Databases, Analysis, Time Management, Inventory Management, Microsoft Word, Information Technology, Documentation
Education
Augsburg College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Management Information Systems, Minor in Accounting, Cum Laude
Normandale Community College 2012 — 2013
Certificate, MN Health Information Technology, Practice Workflow & Information Management Redesign Specialist, HIT Pro Certified – Practice Workflow & Information Management Redesign
Inver Hills Community College 2012 — 2012
Certificate of Completion, CompTia A+, 150 hours
Inver Hills Community College 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Project Management, 4.0
Inver Hills Community College 2005 — 2008
Associate of Science (A.S.), Contemporary Business, 4.0
Inver Hills Community College 2005 — 2005
Certificate of Completion, Administrative Medical Specialist, 150 hours
Piece of Cake Bakery October 2013 - Present
Buffets, Inc. February 2013 - October 2013
Lili's Patisserie & Cafe September 2006 - November 2012
Skills
Sales, Teamwork Skills, Coaching, Customer Service, A/P, A/R, Workflow Management, Catering, Management, Baking and Pastry Arts, Bakery Management, Presentation Skills, Research Skills
Education
Portland Community College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Science (A.S.), Human Biology
Clark College 2005 — 2007
Baking and Pastry Arts/Bakery Management
Springdale Job Corp Center 2005 — 2005
Culinary Arts
Cummins Inc. September 2013 - Present
Caribou Coffee June 2013 - September 2013
Heartland Investigative Group March 2013 - April 2013
Intuitive Technology Group November 2012 - January 2013
Cummins Inc. January 2012 - September 2012
Cummins Inc. January 2012 - September 2012
M. A. Mortenson Company March 2011 - October 2011
M. A. Mortenson Company August 2010 - March 2011
Buffets, Inc. December 2008 - August 2010
Buffets, Inc. November 2006 - December 2008
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Auditing, Journal Entries, Invoicing, Financial Statements, Variance Analysis
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 1998 — 2002
Bachelors, Accounting
Merced County Office of Education August 2012 - Present
Fellowship Deaconry, Inc. June 2011 - September 2011
Buffets, Inc. December 2008 - August 2011
Humboldt Petro September 2008 - December 2008
Redwood Oil Company, Inc. March 2008 - September 2008
Buffets, Inc. February 2001 - March 2008
US Navy 1998 - 1999
Skills
Leadership, Customer Service, Public Relations, Recruiting, Restaurants, Team Building, Inventory Management, Food Service, Budgets, Sales, Food & Beverage, Food, Marketing, Hiring, Strategic Planning, System Administration, Management, Training, Employee Relations
Education
Concordia University-Portland 2013 — 2014
Master of Education (MEd), History
American InterContinental University 2010 — 2013
BA, Business Administration-Management
People Incorporated-Huss Center for Recovery May 2014 - Present
Volunteers of America of Minnesota January 2013 - June 2013
Merrick Community Services June 2010 - May 2012
Siemens Water Technologies 2002 - 2011
Blue Eyed Images, LLC June 2002 - January 2010
Pierce Company June 2000 - March 2006
Buffets, Inc. October 1998 - March 2000
Skills
Community Outreach, Marketing, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Customer Service, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Family Therapy, Volunteer Management, Crisis Counselling, Building Relationships, Adolescents, Social Services, Counseling Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Training, Group Therapy, Case Management, Program Development, Leadership Development, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Fundraising
Education
Alfred Adler Graduate School 2010 — 2013
MA, Psychotherapy
American Signature Inc. May 2013 - August 2014
Buffets, Inc. January 2011 - December 2012
Ahold USA Retail 2009 - 2010
Whole Foods Market 2003 - 2009
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 1999 - 2003
Harris Specialty Chemicals 1997 - 1999
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida 1993 - 1997
Skills
Succession Planning, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Change Management, Personnel Management, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Executive Coaching, Project Planning, HRIS, Leadership, Management, Employee Training, HR Policies, Risk Management, Talent Acquisition, Strategy, Organizational Design, Training, Employer Branding, Benefits Design, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Internal Communications, Total Rewards Strategies
Education
Webster University 1995 — 1997
MA, Human Resource Development and Business Management
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1976 — 1980
BA, Political Science
Harvard University 2009 — 2009
Executive Retail Academy
Windy City Massage June 2015 - Present
The Tiki Terrace July 2007 - Present
Aurora University December 2009 - April 2010
Aurora University October 2009 - April 2010
Target May 2005 - December 2005
Buffets, Inc. September 2002 - March 2004
Education
Aurora University 2005 — 2011
Elementary Edu, Special Edu, Science endorsement
Elgin Community College 2004 — 2005
(General Edu courses - honors sections)
Niko's Coffee LLC October 2008 - Present
Frisch's Restaurants, Inc. January 2005 - February 2006
Dolson Inc September 2003 - August 2004
Buffets, Inc. December 1992 - June 2002
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1970 — 1974
Himalaya Enterprises dba Golden Corral Buffet & Grill June 2015 - Present
Golden Corral Corporation July 2012 - June 2015
Golden Corral Corporation June 2009 - July 2012
Golden Corral Corporation March 2006 - June 2009
Buffets, Inc 1997 - 2005
Buffets, Inc. 1989 - 1997
Education
Iowa State University 1976 — 1980
BS
Buffets Inc November 2013 - Present
Buffets, Inc. February 2013 - November 2013
Concordia University, St. Paul August 2009 - May 2013
Target July 2012 - January 2013
Target July 2008 - July 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Technology, Creative Writing, Imagination, Leadership, Team Leadership, Time Management, Sales, Criminal Justice, Critical Thinking, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2013 — 2015
Forensic Mental Health, Criminal Justice/Psychology
Concordia University-St. Paul 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Criminal Justice
Logan's Roadhouse June 2011 - Present
Cracker Barrel 2010 - 2011
Buffets, Inc. February 2001 - June 2010
Skills
Management, Food & Beverage, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Communication Skills, Organizational..., Sales Management, Employee Training, Employee Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Leadership
Education
Horry-Georgetown Technical College 1995 — 1996
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
West Virginia Business College-Wheeling 1991 — 1992
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
AIG Financial Products December 2014 - Present
Fifth Third Bank January 2013 - December 2014
Golden Corral 2011 - 2012
MetLife September 2007 - May 2011
Atria's Restaurant and Tavern 2003 - 2006
Buffets, Inc. 1992 - 2003
Skills
Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Cooking, Customer Service, Investments, real estate, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, Annuity Sales, Budgets, Coaching, Insurance, Inventory Management, Management, Restaurants, Real Estate, Retail, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Training, Leadership, Sales
Education
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Social Studies Teacher Education
LexisNexis September 2013 - Present
LexisNexis January 2012 - September 2013
Ceridian Corporation 2009 - 2011
Podium Sports Marketing 2004 - 2011
Ceridian 2007 - 2009
Ceridian 2004 - 2007
Buffets, Inc. 2003 - 2004
Buffets, Inc. 2002 - 2003
Buffets, Inc. 2001 - 2002
Buffets, Inc. 2000 - 2001
Skills
Forecasting, Project Management, Budgets, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Essbase, Analytics, Finance, Management, Strategic Planning, Pricing
Education
Owatonna High School 1993 — 1997
Augsburg College
Bachelors, Finance, Economics
Colorado Department of Corrections July 2004 - Present
Buffets, Inc. April 2000 - April 2004
Wendys International February 1994 - March 2000
Skills
Management, Microsoft Office, Training, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Sales Management, Private Investigations, Outlook, Government, Risk Assessment, Sales, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Fundraising, Analysis, Teamwork, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning
Education
Fort Lewis College 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration: Marketing, Economics
The Fresh Market March 2015 - Present
Safeway July 2011 - March 2015
Buffets, Inc. April 2009 - March 2011
United Supermarkets - Market Street July 2008 - September 2008
Panera Bread December 2006 - May 2008
Paul Bakery & Cafe March 2005 - December 2006
The Village Marketplace March 2004 - March 2005
The Fresh Market April 2003 - March 2004
Notjustbooks February 2000 - April 2003
Skills
Bread, Pastry, Customer Service, Baking, Menu Development, Bakery, Food, Sanitation, Restaurants, Food Quality, Food Preparation, Cakes, Hospitality, Management, P, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Food Industry, Training, Cooking, Food Service
Education
Johnson & Wales University 1995 — 1997
AS, Baking & Pastry Arts
San Marcos High School 1985 — 1989
First Quality April 2013 - Present
Campbell Soup Company July 2006 - April 2013
Campbell Soup Company September 2003 - July 2006
Independent Marketing Research Consultant 2002 - 2003
Buffets, Inc. 2000 - 2002
GfK Custom Research North America 1998 - 2000
Appleton 1996 - 1998
Varitronics, A Brady Business 1991 - 1996
Skills
Writing Action Oriented..., Data Analysis, Moderating Focus Groups, FMCG, Focus Groups, Moderating, Qualitative Research, Qualitative Market..., Quantitative Research, Advertising Research, Food, Survey Design, Analysis, Questionnaires, Data Collection, Survey Research, Food Service, Consumer Insights, Brand Equity, Marketing Research, Market Research, Concept Generation, Ethnography, Brand Tracking, Research, Segmentation, Competitive Intelligence, Copy Testing, Analytics, SPSS, Competitive Analysis, Consumer Behavior, Questionnaire Design, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Statistics, Research Design, Cross-functional Team..., Primary Research, Consumer Products, Ideation, Customer Insight, Consumer Behaviour, Positioning, Consumer Insight, Nielsen, Strategy, Shopper Marketing, IRI, Brand Architecture
Education
Colorado State University 2003 — 2006
MBA, Business
Metropolitan State University 1988 — 1991
BA, Marketing
Hamline University 1984 — 1986
The Burke Institute
Tampa Bay Fisheries, Inc August 2012 - Present
Captain D's December 2010 - October 2012
Buffets, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Denny's 2005 - 2008
Noble & Associates 2004 - 2005
Burger King 2001 - 2004
Kerry Inc. 1999 - 2001
Church's Chicken 1996 - 1999
Newly Weds Foods 1994 - 1996
Skills
Food, Product Development, Food Service, Food Safety, Ingredients, Strategic Planning, Culinary Skills, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Product Innovation, Food Science, Restaurants, Leadership, Customer Insight, Food Industry, Profit, Food & Beverage, Inventory Management, Training, Menu Development, Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, Franchising, Quality Assurance, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Restaurant Management, Recipes, Catering, Income Statement, Multi-unit, HACCP, Hiring, Market Research, Budgets, Cooking, Operations Management, P&L Management, Purchasing, Coaching, Hospitality, Retail, Forecasting, Team Leadership, Time Management, Market Planning, Pricing, Merchandising, P&L
Education
Culinary Institute of America 1977 — 1978
AOS
Boston College
BS, Psychology
The Culinary Institute of America
AOS, Culinary
hard knocks
hard knocks
hard knocks
Champagne French Bakery and Cafe May 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. October 2010 - March 2012
FedEx Office November 2007 - September 2010
Starbucks Coffee Company September 2002 - 2007
Skills
Retail, Succession Planning, Income Statement, Food, Multi-unit, Profit, Sales, Team Building, Food Service, Merchandising, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Employee Relations, POS, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, P&L
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 1993 — 1997
BS, Nutrition and Dietetics, 3.2
Legal Shield (formerly Pre-Paid Legal) February 2005 - Present
Sizzler Inc. January 2009 - January 2014
Virtual Pathways Consulting Group, Inc. August 2005 - January 2009
Buffets, Inc. 1995 - 2004
Buffet's Inc. 1995 - 2004
The Gallup Organization August 1994 - August 1995
Red Robin International, Inc. 1987 - 1992
Denny's Inc. May 1973 - January 1987
KFCC 1969 - 1973
Skills
Talent Management, Organizational..., Human Resources, Employee Relations, Training, Leadership, Executive Coaching, Coaching, Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Executive Search, Management, Strategy, Team Building, Start-ups, Recruiting, HR Consulting, Labor Relations, Hiring, Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Payroll, Consulting, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Workforce Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Performance Management, Leadership Development, HRIS, Workshop Facilitation, Culture Change, Personal Development, Team Leadership, Organizational Design, Executive Management, Employee Training, Personnel Management, Benefits Administration, Organizational..., Temporary Placement, Onboarding, Interviews, Career Counseling, Career Development, Management Consulting, Management Development, Time Management, Conflict Resolution
Education
University of Louisville 1965 — 1967
20 hours
Tuskegee University 1965 — 1965
Bellarmine University 1961 — 1965
BA
Edward Jones April 2015 - Present
Bankers Life February 2015 - March 2015
Buffets, Inc. August 1997 - February 2015
Education
Hixson High 1987 — 1990
Davenport University
Internet Security Systems (ISS)
Heraeus November 2013 - Present
Best Buy July 2008 - March 2013
Deloitte 2005 - 2008
Certes Financial Pros 2004 - 2005
Buffets, Inc. October 2001 - November 2004
ING May 1995 - June 2001
Education
University of St. Thomas 1995 — 2000
MBA, Accounting and Finance
Hamline University
BA, Manageent
Buffets, Inc. February 2013 - Present
Oracle Arena & O.co Coliseum 2012 - Present
Brava Theater Center September 2010 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2013 - 2013
Oak Knoll Seneca Center August 2012 - September 2012
Carrington College May 2012 - August 2012
Brava! for Women in the Arts September 2010 - November 2011
Millsmont Secondary Academy May 2011 - June 2011
UC Santa Cruz Dining Services October 2010 - December 2010
Starbucks Coffee Oakland Airport June 2008 - September 2008
Skills
Medical terminology &..., Basic oral anatomy &..., Health insurance..., Dental insurance..., Patient billing &..., Typing (50 wpm), Hospital billing, Medicare, Medicaid &..., Worker’s Compensation..., Electronic Health..., Managed care, HIPAA Compliance, CPT/ICD-9 coding, Computerized Software, Microsoft Word/Excel, Patient Scheduling, Data entry, Disability claims, Insurance Appeals, Posting payments, Claims Handling, Stage Lighting, Lighting Design, Box Office, House Management, EHR, Managed Care, Payments, Data Entry, Hospitals, HIPAA, Disability Insurance, Marketing, Research, Customer Service, Appeals, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Coaching, Social Media, Time Management
Education
Carrington College California-San Leandro 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Medical Billing & Coding
University of California, Santa Cruz 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theater Arts
Carrington College
AgriBank, FCB September 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. July 2012 - September 2012
CenterPoint Energy August 2011 - July 2012
Kelly Financial/Center Point Energy August 2011 - July 2012
Medtronic July 2010 - May 2011
HELP/Medtronic July 2010 - May 2011
HELP/Medtronic August 2009 - January 2010
CFS, Virchow Krause & Company April 2008 - December 2008
Express Personnel/Quality Scaffold December 2007 - January 2008
Mentor 4/StarLight September 2005 - February 2006
Skills
SAP, Safari, Microsoft Office, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Hospitals, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Invoicing, Account Management, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Finance, Financial Analysis, General Ledger, Leadership, Payroll, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Time Management
Education
Academy College 2004 — 2010
Bachelor's of Science, Accounting
Academy College 2004 — 2010
Associate of Applied Science, Accounting
Buffets, Inc. 2006 - 2009
Cash Plus Media - Campbell Mithun 2004 - 2005
Valvoline, Inc. 1995 - 2005
Bozell Advertising 1986 - 1994
Education
Colorado College 1978 — 1982
S.C. SWIDERSKI, LLC October 2014 - Present
Deed Dealers LLC September 2013 - October 2014
Green Light Augusta Property Management LLC May 2014 - August 2014
St. Joseph's Hosptial March 2007 - March 2013
. 2013 - 2013
Buffets, Inc. July 2011 - January 2012
Water Works January 2011 - July 2011
Budweiser February 2006 - December 2008
Wells Nature View January 2005 - December 2007
St. Joseph's Hospital June 2002 - June 2007
Skills
Healthcare, Customer Service, Food Service, Event Management, Product Marketing, Advertising, Vendor Relations, Promotions, Accounts Receivable, Real Estate, Property Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, New Business Development, Event Planning, Negotiation, Facilities Management, Social Networking, Administration, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Outlook, Inventory Management, Rentals, Business Planning, Investment Properties, Administrative..., Supervisory Skills, Market Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Leases, Sales, Management
Education
Lakeland College 2009 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing and Business Management, 3.75
Mid-State Technical College 2007 — 2009
Associates Degree, Major in Business Management Minor in Human Resources
University of Marshfield 2004 — 2006
Marketing
CBRE January 2015 - Present
Lancer Hospitality August 2013 - January 2015
Buffets, Inc. April 2011 - August 2013
Buffets, Inc. August 2010 - April 2011
Buffets, Inc. July 2009 - August 2010
Buffets, Inc. September 2005 - July 2009
Citadel Broadcasting June 2005 - September 2005
Buffets, Inc. June 2002 - September 2005
Skills
Financial Reporting, Variance Analysis, Accruals, General Ledger, Reconciliation, Account Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Process Efficiency, Microsoft Office, Yardi Voyager, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Great Plains Software, Caterease, OneSource, CCH Intelliconnect, Oracle Applications, Tax Accounting, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Unclaimed Property, Computer Hardware, HTML, Digital Recording, Sound Editing, Bass Guitar, Vocals, Cooking
Education
Metropolitan State University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Finance, 3.72
Brown College 2004 — 2005
Associate of Applied Science, Radio Broadcasting, 3.87
University of Minnesota Duluth 2002 — 2004
n/a, Computer Science
Mobivity October 2014 - Present
Van Epps Consulting, LLC October 2011 - Present
Mobivity October 2014 - Present
Sizzling Platter, LLC June 2015 - Present
Northlich 2011 - Present
FT/SC Acqusitions, LLC 2013 - Present
Solar Universe Network 2011 - September 2015
La Rosa's 2012 - 2014
Arizona State University Center for Services Leadership 2010 - 2012
Buffets, Inc. 2009 - 2012
Skills
Franchising, Retail, Real Estate, Food Service, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Mergers, Customer Service, Start-ups, Operations Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Organizational..., Marketing, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sales Management, Forecasting, Strategy, Coaching, Restaurants, Profit, Restaurant Management, Team Leadership, Food, Executive Management, P&L Management, Negotiation, Budgets, Inventory Management, Training, Hospitality, Income Statement, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Franchise Consulting, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Food & Beverage, Local Marketing, Multi-unit, Market Planning, Menu Development, Leadership Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Brand Management
Education
Arizona State University 1966 — 1971
BS Marketing, Consumer Insights, Marketing
Iowa City High School 1963 — 1966
Akron General Wellness Center July 2013 - Present
Zumba Fitness LLC April 2008 - Present
Kentucky Rush Soccer July 2009 - June 2012
Pulaski County Board of Education October 2009 - May 2012
Pulaski County Schools August 2009 - May 2012
Pulaski Elementary School August 2008 - May 2012
Pulaski Elementary School July 2008 - May 2012
Grace Lutheran Preschool March 2005 - May 2007
Buffets, Inc. February 1997 - August 1999
Skills
Teaching, Fitness, Zumba, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Cpr Certified, First Aid, Fitness Instruction, Certified Group..., Group Exercise..., Volunteer Management, Cardio, Fitness Training, Leadership, Training
Education
Cleveland State University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts, Studio Art & Communication
Pinnacle Health Systems July 2015 - Present
Susquahanna Internal Medicine Asso. November 2007 - Present
Pinnacle Health Systems August 2014 - July 2015
Thirty-One Gifts April 2012 - June 2014
Betsy's Bakery September 2013 - January 2014
Nickels Asthma and Allergy September 2010 - September 2011
Buffets, Inc. September 2005 - September 2010
The Bridges at Bent Creek October 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Medicine, Hospitals, Healthcare, Medical Terminology, CPR Certified, Patient Safety, EMR, Nursing, BLS, Patient Education
Education
Capella University 2015 — 2017
BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Harrisburg Area Community College 2010 — 2015
Associate’s Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
YTI Career Institute-Mechanicsburg 2006 — 2007
Diploma, Meical Assistant
Trusted Home Buyers of Minnesota February 2015 - Present
Actual Home Solutions Realty April 2012 - Present
CTI - Achieve LLC January 2012 - Present
Custom Trailer Investments LLC December 2008 - Present
Buffets, Inc. November 2005 - January 2012
Midwave April 2005 - November 2005
Imation August 1997 - January 2005
EDS Group April 1996 - August 1997
St. Croix County October 1983 - March 1996
Skills
SQL, ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite, ETL, Real Estate Investment,..., Software Documentation, Oracle Applications, SDLC, Oracle, Project Management, Oracle Reports, Leadership, Software Development, Troubleshooting, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Databases, PL/SQL, SharePoint, Unix, Analysis, Visio, Budgets, Process Improvement, IT Strategy, Real Estate, Vendor Management
Education
Kaplan Professional Schools 2012 — 2012
Certificates & Continuing Education in the following, MN Real Estate Licence, Home Inspection
Brown College
Computer Programming
Iowa State University
B.S., Biology / Bacteriology
University of Iowa
M.A., Public Affairs
Kerry Inc. June 2015 - Present
Essentia Health August 2010 - June 2015
Buffets, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Wessels & Pautsch 2007 - 2008
U.S. Department of Labor 1994 - 2007
Cooperating Community Programs 1986 - 1994
Skills
Employment Law, Employee Relations, Labor Relations, Human Resources, Training, Personnel Management, Mediation, Policy, Legal Research, FMLA, Employment..., HR Policies, Litigation, Benefits Administration, Compliance, Strategic Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, Arbitration, Investigations, Employment Litigation, Mergers, Acquisition Integration, Americans with..., Leadership, Labor Contract...
Education
Hamline University School of Law
Juris Doctor, Deans List
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A, Speech/Communications, Summa Cum Laude
Vanney Associates Architects March 2015 - Present
Twin City Bagel October 2014 - January 2015
DuFresne Manufacturing October 2010 - October 2014
Buffets, Inc. 2009 - 2010
Cemstone Products Company 2001 - 2009
Skills
Employee Benefits, FMLA, Employee Relations, Human Resources, New Hire Orientations, Customer Service, Creative Arts, Newsletters, Internal Communications, Administrative..., Workers Compensation, OSHA Record Keeping, Workplace Safety, Employee Wellness, Payroll, Receptionist Duties, Fundraising, Events Coordination, Management, Employee Training, Microsoft Excel, Onboarding, Training, Team Building, Strategic Planning
Education
Bemidji State University
Art/Art Studies, General
Artesa Winery May 2013 - Present
95.3 KUIC - Coast Radio Co., Inc. February 2005 - November 2014
Tribune Broadcasting October 2007 - May 2013
Buffets, Inc. March 2003 - December 2007
Skills
Social Media, Voice Over, Advertising, Public Relations, Event Planning, Volunteer Coordination, Project Coordination, Public Speaking, Editing, Social Networking, Broadcast, Radio Broadcasting, Copywriting, Final Cut Pro, Social Media Marketing, Radio, Press Releases, Marketing, Nonprofits, Video Production, Media Relations, Publicity, Video Editing
Education
California State University-Sacramento 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communication, General
Solano Community College 2001 — 2004
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
WILL C WOOD 1998 — 2001
Sauk Rapids Rice Public School Dist#47 September 2015 - Present
Sauk Rapids-Rice School District 47 September 2012 - Present
Electrolux Major Appliances April 2003 - March 2008
Buffets, Inc. June 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Employee Relations, Team Building, Recruiting, Human Resources, Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, EEOC, Affirmative Action, Employee Benefits, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Training, Microsoft Word, Event Planning
Education
St. Cloud State University 1997 — 1999
BS of Business MGMT/HR, HR
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1994 — 1998
Associates Arts, Generals
Pearson VUE February 2015 - Present
AKA Diversified Holdings October 2012 - February 2015
Virtual Radiologic October 2011 - October 2012
Buffets, Inc. April 2008 - October 2011
Buffets, Inc. August 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Account Reconciliation, Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Auditing, Financial Statements, Variance Analysis, Invoicing, Software Documentation, Income Statement, Accruals, Journal Entries, Cash Flow, Fixed Assets, Management, Banking, Consolidation, Sales, Policy, Credit, Accounting, Internal Audit, Payroll, Internal Controls, Financial Accounting, Great Plains Software, Process Improvement, Tax Accounting, Bank Reconciliation, Microsoft Excel, Sales Tax, Training, Pivot Tables, Epicor, Balance Sheet
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2009 — 2011
BA, Business
Dakota County Technical College 2005 — 2007
AAS, Accounting
Dunkin' Donuts / Baskin Robbins January 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands March 2013 - January 2014
John's Incredible Pizza Company September 2009 - November 2012
Buffets, Inc. October 1995 - September 2009
Zoot's Rotisserie Chicken August 1993 - October 1995
Skills
Food Service, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Talent Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Employee Engagement, Income Statement, Food, Sales, Retail, Leadership, Training, Inventory Management, Marketing, Restaurants, Coaching, Human Resources, Management, Leadership Development, Food Safety, Team Building, Food & Beverage, Multi-unit, Time Management, P&L Management, Profit, Customer Service, Hiring, P&L, New Restaurant Openings, Start-ups, Operations Management, Multi-Unit
Education
California State University-San Marcos - College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management and Operations
MetLife September 2014 - Present
Global Lending Services December 2013 - August 2014
Global Lending Services May 2012 - December 2013
Resurgent Auto Finance, Purchased by Global Lending Services May 2012 - August 2012
Avery Dennison December 2010 - July 2012
Buffets, Inc. June 2006 - February 2010
National Computer Corporation, Inc. February 2003 - June 2006
Brantech, Inc. July 1999 - January 2003
TMFLOYD & COMPANY July 2001 - September 2001
SABER CORPORATION July 1996 - July 1999
Skills
Software Development, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, Access, Toad, Technical Support, SQL, Project Management, ASP.NET, Oracle, Databases, Integration, Cloud Computing, Program Management, SDLC
Education
Mars Hill University 1993 — 1995
Greenville Technical College
Computer Science
Arby's Restaurant Group November 2010 - June 2014
Buffets, Inc. September 1993 - July 2010
Skills
Restaurant Management, Local Store Marketing, Food Service, Restaurants, Food Cost, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, Customer Service, P&L, Catering, Food, Hiring, P&L Management, Hospitality, Multi-unit, Team Building, Budgeting, Coaching, Microsoft Office, Forecasting, Customer Relations, Food & Beverage, Problem Solving, Hospitality Management, Budgets, Income Statement, Profit, Local Marketing, Leadership, Team Leadership, Management, Franchising, Menu Development, New Restaurant Openings, Franchise Consulting, Time Management, Labor Control, Inventory Management, Sales, Training, ServSafe, Leadership Development, Food Safety, Operations Management, Sanitation, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Culinary Skills, Retail, Hospitality Industry
Education
Bradley University
Lancaster County Courthouse August 2013 - Present
Dart Container October 2012 - Present
Dart Container May 2012 - October 2012
Buffets, Inc. May 2009 - January 2012
Skills
Food Service, Customer Service, Food, Time Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Inventory Control, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Leadership, Food & Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Cashiering, Restaurants, Team Building, Team Leadership
Education
Court Reporting Institute of Louisiana 2010 — 2014
Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Arcadia University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Muhlenberg College 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Buffets, Inc. July 2007 - February 2011
Aramark Facility Services August 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Team Building, Food Safety, Outlook, Customer Service, Employee Training, Hiring, Hospitality, Inventory Management, Process Scheduler, Supervisory Skills, Training, Time Management, Budgets, Food, Profit
Education
Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne 1997 — 2002
Buffets, Inc. September 1986 - Present
Skills
Restaurant Management, New Restaurant Openings, Catering, Food, Restaurants, Food Service, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Culinary Skills, P&L, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Catering Sales, Event Planning, Event Budget Management, ServSafe
Education
Boston University 1976 — 1978
Boston University
LightHouse Branding and Merchandising Agency March 2014 - Present
HID Global August 2004 - November 2013
G&K Services April 2000 - July 2004
Buffets, Inc. July 1998 - April 2000
Skills
B2B, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Copywriting, Advertising, B2B Marketing, Trade Shows, Product Marketing, Account Management, Public Relations, Online Advertising, Strategy, Email Marketing, Sales, Management, Lead Generation, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Education
Bemidji State University 1994 — 1998
Marketing
Buffalo Wild Wings March 2012 - Present
Volunteers of America May 2011 - March 2012
Buffets, Inc. April 2007 - June 2011
Wells Fargo 2005 - 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Employment Law, FMLA, New Hire Orientations, Employee Engagement, College Recruiting, Workers Compensation, OSHA, Employee Training, HRIS, Recruitment/Retention, Succession Planning, Training & Development, Workforce Planning, Workforce Management, E-Verify, I-9 Compliance, EEO compliance, EEOC, Workplace Investigations, Canada Employment Law, Wage & Hour, Diversity Training, Employment Law..., Federal Employment Law, Employment, Canadian employment law, Vendor Relationships, Talent Management, HR Consulting, Consulting, Employee Handbooks, Hiring, Talent Acquisition, HR Policies, Legal Compliance, Recruiting
Education
Metropolitan State University 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's of Science, Human Resources Management
Inver Hills Community College 2006 — 2008
Associates in Libral Arts, Human Resource Management
The Krystal Company November 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands December 2010 - September 2014
Buffets, Inc. August 2009 - December 2010
Denny's November 2002 - August 2009
Pennzoil-Quaker State (now Royal Dutch Shell) October 1998 - November 2002
Snap Products, Inc. October 1993 - October 1998
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Leadership, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Problem Solving, Integrated Marketing, Business Strategy, Social Media, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Direct Marketing, Marketing Research, Retail, Event Management, Coaching, Market Research, Brand Management, New Business Development, Online Marketing, Franchising, Sales, Team Building, Strategy, Brand Development, P, Social Media Marketing
Education
Duke University 1989 — 1993
A.B.
Good Times Park Inc. February 2012 - Present
Milestone AV Technologies, a Duchossois Group company January 2006 - January 2012
Conclude, Inc. June 2004 - December 2005
Lawson Software March 2002 - June 2004
Buffets, Inc. November 1996 - March 2002
Faegre & Benson LLP 1991 - 1996
Skills
Park Management, Start-up Organizations, Facility Start-up, Facility Expansion, Employee Relations, Employment Law, Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Onboarding, HRIS, Change Management, Microsoft Office, Policy, Leadership Development, Mergers, Benefits, Compliance, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Problem Solving, Negotiation, HR Strategy, Hiring, Talent Management, Workforce Planning, Personnel Management
Education
SHRM 2001 — 2013
SPHR
Hamline University
B.A., Legal Studies/Business Administration
Medford High School
Kraft Foods Group December 2012 - Present
PRIME Procurement Solutions, LLC June 2012 - Present
Sara Lee January 2006 - June 2012
Buffets, Inc. October 2004 - December 2005
ConAgra Foods March 2003 - March 2004
ConAgra Foods/Swift & Co. September 2000 - March 2003
ConAgra Trade Group January 1986 - August 2000
Skills
Leadership, Food, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship..., Commodity Risk..., Strategy Development, Stakeholder..., Value Stream Improvement, Cost Management and..., Logistics, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Consumer Packaged Goods, Energy, Packaging, Ingredients, Cost Management, Strategy, FMCG, Supply Chain..., Supplier Development
Education
Iowa State University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Agricultural Business and Economics
Greenville Hospital System December 2007 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Ryan's Restaurant Group 2004 - 2006
Centerplate 2003 - 2004
Denny's 1992 - 2000
Advantica 1982 - 2000
Advantica Restaurant Group 1982 - 2000
Education
Jacksonville State University 1978 — 1982
Ovation Brands June 2015 - August 2015
Ovation Brands December 2010 - June 2015
Buffets, Inc. February 2007 - December 2010
Buffets, Inc. February 2006 - February 2007
Avado Brands, Inc. October 1987 - February 2006
US Navy May 1983 - October 1987
Skills
Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Hospitality, Food, Customer Service, Culinary Skills, Inventory Management, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, New Restaurant Openings, Leadership, P&L, Team Building
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1995 — 1996
Executive Mgmt Institute / School of Management, International Business
Iowa Western Community College 1977 — 1979
Associate of Science (A.S.), Restaurant/Food Services Management
Amano McGann, Inc. December 2014 - Present
Thermo King - Ingersoll Rand March 2008 - December 2014
Buffets, Inc. March 2007 - March 2008
Buffets, Inc. July 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Financial Analysis, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Budgeting, General Ledger, SOX, Excel, Account Reconciliation, Budgets, Analysis, Business Analysis, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Financial Modeling, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Augsburg College 2006 — 2008
MBA
Winona State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Cache La Poudre Elementary School 2008 - Present
Argent Industries 2008 - Present
BagDaddy Bags 2006 - 2008
Buffets, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Buffets, Inc. 1993 - 1999
GeoVision, Inc. 1991 - 1993
Skills
Oral & Written..., Organized self-starter, Multi Tasking, Recruiting and staffing, Policy and procedure..., Interfacing with all..., Identifying issues, Problem Solving, Employee Surveys, Identifying Issues, Recruiting, Training
Education
Colorado State University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communications
Buffets, Inc. April 2009 - Present
Buffets, Inc. July 2007 - March 2009
Buffets, Inc. September 1999 - June 2007
Buffets, Inc. June 1994 - September 1999
Buffets, Inc. December 1992 - June 1994
Skills
Auditing, Accounting, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Mergers & Acquisitions, Account Reconciliation, Corporate Finance, Finance, Budgets, Accounts Receivable, Management, P&L, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Olson January 2014 - Present
ACIST Medical Systems November 2012 - January 2014
ACIST Europe March 2008 - January 2014
Acist Medical Systems March 2008 - November 2012
Buffets, Inc. December 2004 - March 2008
Buffets, Inc (formerly Ryan’s Restaurant Group, Inc) 2004 - 2008
Skills
Cisco Call Manager, SharePoint, SQL, Cisco Technologies, VMware, Project Management, Integration, exchnage 2010, Cisco CUCM, AirWatch, ASA, WAN, WAN Optimisation, Network Administration, Active Directory, Medical Devices, Visio, Office 2010, Networking, SAN, Troubleshooting, VPN
Education
2003 — 2004
MBA, Business Management
University of South Carolina Upstate 1999 — 2003
BA, Political Science
7-Eleven June 2014 - Present
Sbarro August 2011 - February 2014
Metro Restaurant Group November 2009 - July 2011
Aunt Sarah's Restaurants LLC February 2009 - July 2011
AMF Bowling Center Operations 2005 - January 2009
Barnes & Noble April 2004 - April 2005
Sbarro March 2000 - April 2004
Buffets, Inc. February 1993 - March 2000
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Profit, Income Statement, Hospitality Industry, P&L Management, New Restaurant Openings, Multi-unit, Menu Development, Cooking, Team Building, Hospitality Management, Food Service, Supervisory Skills, Time Management, Budgets, Recruiting, Coaching, Franchising, Hiring, Employee Relations, Inventory Management, Fine Dining, Purchasing, Process Scheduler, Catering, Banquets, Hotels, Operations Management, Forecasting, Culinary Skills, POS, Sales, Food, Employee Training, Leadership, Food Industry, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Food Safety, Food Cost Management, Franchise Consulting, Inventory Control, Labor Control, Labor Management, P&L, Recipes, Sanitation
Education
Community College of Allegheny County 1982 — 1984
7-Eleven September 2015 - Present
7-Eleven March 2012 - September 2015
7-Eleven January 2010 - April 2012
Buffets, Inc. June 1992 - August 2007
Skills
Multi-unit, Profit, Team Building, Payroll, Multi-unit Retail..., P&L Management, Restaurant Management, Loss Prevention, Process Improvement, Inventory Management, PeopleSoft, Restaurants, Food Service, Franchising, Income Statement, Hospitality Industry, Customer Satisfaction, Multi-Unit, P, Retail, Strategic Planning
Education
DePaul University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's degree Finance, Finance, General
Buffalo Wild Wings January 2011 - Present
Brueggers Bagel Bakery March 2010 - January 2011
Cosi February 2007 - September 2009
Starbucks 2005 - 2007
Buffets, Inc. 2003 - 2004
Buffet's Inc. 2000 - 2003
Buffet's Inc. 1997 - 2000
Carlson Companies 1980 - 1997
Skills
Multi-unit, Restaurant Management, New Restaurant Openings, Food Service, Restaurants, Franchising, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Training, Team Building, Labor Control, Income Statement, Food, Leadership, Culinary Skills, Employee Relations, Catering, Budgets, Profit, Hospitality, Inventory Management, P&L Management, Hiring, Food Safety, ServSafe, Process Scheduler, Hospitality Industry, Employee Training, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Control, Pre-opening, Hospitality Management, Retail, Serve Safe Certified, Sanitation, Fine Dining, Local Marketing, Bartending, Operations Management, Time Management, POS, Banquets, Food Quality, Cooking, Recipes, Cuisine, Cost Control, Guest Service Management, P&L, Multi-Unit
Education
Augsburg College
Buca di Beppo September 2012 - Present
Buca di Beppo December 2009 - September 2012
Chart Organization 1998 - September 2012
Elliot Leadership Institute June 2008 - November 2008
Buffets, Inc. February 1991 - April 2008
Furrs Restaurants January 1986 - January 1991
Skills
Leadership Development, Talent Management, Workshop Facilitation, Team Management, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Organizational..., Coaching, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Training, Human Resources, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Team Building, Management, Hospitality, Operations Management, Multi-unit, Income Statement, Budgets, Leadership, Employee Training, Time Management, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Program Management, Customer Satisfaction, New Hire Orientations, Strategy, Staff Development, Project Planning, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, Business Development, Recruiting, Conflict Resolution, Personnel Management, Organizational..., Interviews, Profit, Cross-functional Team..., Franchising, Resume Writing, P
Education
Cornell University 2009 — 2010
Certification, Human Resources Practices
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Food Service/Business Administration
Gecko Hospitality February 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. November 1994 - February 2012
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruitment/Retention, Hiring, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Restaurants, Training, Catering, Team Building, Food & Beverage, Management, Customer Service, Food, Hospitality Management
Education
Bethel University
Bachelor of Arts, English/Education
Faith Academy
State of Minnesota - DOT 2003 - Present
Red Rock Fire Department March 2008 - Present
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 2001 - Present
City of Eden Prairie 1988 - 2007
Eden Prairie Fire Department 1988 - 2007
Buffets, Inc. 1993 - 2000
Skills
Emergency Management, Disaster Response, Public Safety, Preparedness, Emergency Services, NIMS, Rescue, Cpr Certified, Incident Command, EMS, Fire Suppression Systems, Hazardous Materials, Fire Management, EMT, Weapons of Mass..., Emergency Planning, Firefighting, First Responder, Homeland Security, CPR Certified, Emergency Medical
Education
Hennepin Technical College 2002 — 2003
Diploma, Emergency Management
Hennepin Technical College 1995 — 2003
A.A.S., Fire Science
Hennepin Technical College 2000 — 2002
Deploma, Fire Investigations & Inspections
Insurance Certification Institute 1996 — 1998
ARM, Risk Management
Cracker Barrel November 2009 - Present
Buffets, Inc. October 2000 - October 2009
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1997 — 2000
bachelor of science
mcaConnect January 2008 - Present
mcaConnect - A Microsoft Partner 2008 - Present
OneNeck IT Services August 2004 - January 2008
Aston IT Group June 2000 - March 2001
Keane August 1998 - May 2000
Buffets, Inc. September 1991 - August 1998
Aggregate Industries(J. L. Shiely Company) September 1979 - September 1991
Skills
Axapta, Microsoft Dynamics, Navision, ERP, Business Process, Business Intelligence, Software Implementation, Financials, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Process..., Microsoft CRM
Education
Northern Illinois University 1967 — 1971
MBA, Finance
Illinois State University 1963 — 1967
BS in Ed, Business Admin.
Versique Search & Consulting and McKinley Consulting, Inc. April 2012 - Present
Otoka Energy December 2009 - April 2012
Lakes Entertainment June 2006 - December 2009
Buffets, Inc. April 2005 - May 2006
SuperValu January 2004 - April 2005
McGladrey & Pullen 2000 - 2003
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Audit, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Internal Controls, Auditing
Education
Bemidji State University 1997 — 2000
B.S., Accounting
McDonald's October 2010 - Present
McDonald's USA LLC January 2010 - October 2010
McDonald's USA LLC August 2007 - January 2010
Buffets, Inc. February 1999 - June 2006
Education
Alabama State University 1993 — 1997
BS, Finanace
Buffets, Inc January 2010 - September 2013
Buffets, Inc. January 2010 - September 2013
C. R. Bard, Inc. January 2008 - December 2009
Avado Brands April 2000 - January 2008
Mrs. Smith's Bakeries September 1999 - April 2000
London International January 1998 - September 1999
Bel-Tronics Ltd. 1993 - 1997
Skills
Income Statement, Purchasing, Employee Relations, Training, Budgets, Forecasting, Time Management, Management, Marketing, P&L, Sales, Analysis, Customer Service, Sales Operations, Human Resources, Process Scheduler, Food & Beverage, Team Building
Education
Dekalb Technical College
Real Estate
RR Donnelley April 2009 - Present
CMS Direct May 2003 - December 2008
Buffets, Inc. January 2000 - April 2003
FULLERTON LUMBER CO. May 1997 - December 1999
Skills
Databases
Education
Brown College
IT & Computer Programming
Bissell School and Swan River School September 2012 - June 2015
Marion School September 2012 - June 2013
Boudin July 2007 - June 2012
Daphne's Greek Cafe January 2006 - July 2007
Catalina Restaurant Group July 2004 - December 2005
Buffets, Inc. September 2001 - December 2003
Skills
Student Counseling, Training, Behavior Modification, Workshop Facilitation, Team Building, Critical Thinking, Crisis Counselling, Classroom Delivery, Small Group Counseling, Collaborative Problem..., Community Outreach, Staff Development, Psychology, Interventions, Teaching, Restaurants, Student Affairs, Sales, Leadership, Career Counseling, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Leadership Development, Recruiting
Education
Azusa Pacific University 2009 — 2011
Educational Counseling
University of Missouri-Columbia 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
ISD 196 April 2014 - Present
ISD 196 December 2013 - April 2014
Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A. January 2013 - December 2013
Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A. January 2011 - December 2012
Buffets, Inc. May 2008 - January 2011
Gerten's Greenhouse and Garden Center April 2002 - May 2008
Electro Watchman Inc. 2005 - 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Oracle Applications, Oracle Financial, RecoNET Reconciliation..., Microsoft Excel, CCH ProSystem fx
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting
Dakota County Technical College
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Accounting
Saint Paul College-A Community and Technical College
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Leeann Chin, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Buffets, Inc. June 2009 - November 2014
Famous Dave's of America, Inc. April 2004 - March 2009
Granite City Food & Brewery LTD. January 2003 - March 2004
Buffets, Inc August 1984 - January 2002
Skills
SEC filings, Accounting, Management, Mergers, Forecasting, Great Plains Software, Analysis, Start-ups, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Accounting, Finance, Leadership, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, Managerial Finance, Accruals, CPA, Project Management, Financial Modeling, Restructuring, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, Cash Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Team Building, Income Statement, Tax, P&L, Cost Accounting, Internal Controls, Restaurants, Internal Audit, Corporate Finance, PeopleSoft, Financial Statements, Acquisitions, GAAP, Cash Flow, Auditing, Strategic Financial..., Executive Management, Fixed Assets, Process Improvement, Due Diligence, Acquisition Integration, Cash Flow Forecasting, Treasury Management, Accounts Receivable, Payroll
Education
Fort Hays State University
BS, Accounting
OTG Management July 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc July 2009 - July 2012
Buffets, Inc. July 2008 - July 2009
Amalfi Consulting December 2006 - July 2008
Target Corporation July 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, ePowerCenter, Service Desk, Oracle, Oracle Financials, Excel, PowerPoint, Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Oracle E-Business Suite, Management, Leadership, Training, Accounts Payable, Sales
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2009 — 2012
MBA, Management
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2002 — 2006
BS, Finance, Operations Management
Ryan's Restaurant Corporate 1992 - Present
Buffets, Inc. August 2004 - May 2012
Ferwood Resort May 1989 - May 1992
Skills
Training, Customer Service, Restaurant Management, Multi-unit, People Skills, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Inventory Management, Recruiting, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership Development, Food Service, Franchising, Menu Development, Succession Planning, Leadership, Hospitality, Team Building, Marketing, Management, Budgets, Employee Relations, Income Statement, Profit, Hiring, Employee Training, New Restaurant Openings, Food, Purchasing, Human Resources, Catering, Labor Control, P&L, Franchise Consulting, Hospitality Management, Retail, Multi-Unit
Education
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania 1988 — 1992
BS, Hotel Restaurant
PGE Consulting January 2012 - Present
Total Wine & More 2014 - 2015
Total Wine & More 2014 - 2015
On The Border LLC September 2001 - January 2012
Applebee's 1998 - 2001
Buffet's Inc. 1998 - 1999
Buffet's Inc. 1998 - 1999
Chili's May 1984 - May 1998
Skills
P&L, Hospitality, Hiring, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Team Building, Promotions, Johns Creek, Income Statement, Recruiting, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Coaching, Budgets, Training, Leadership, Management, Sales, Time Management, Food, Multi-unit
Education
Georgia Tech
Architecture
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate's degree, Engineering
Maximum Security Self Storage July 2010 - Present
Jck global, Inc June 2004 - Present
JCK Foodservice, Inc. June 2001 - Present
Royal Pizza October 2000 - Present
Sandwich Chef, Inc. 1998 - 2000
Buffets, Inc. 1997 - 1998
Skills
Investment Properties, Property Management, Real Estate Development, Foodservice development, Foodservice management
Education
Penn State University 1993 — 1996
BA undergrad, Electronic engineering
Johnson College 1991 — 1993
Associate of Science (A.S.), Electronic and fluidic technology
CRST Malone 2010 - Present
Self Employed February 2009 - August 2010
Buffets, Inc. September 2002 - February 2009
Bellsouth Business systems April 2002 - July 2002
Education
Colorado Technical University
Associate of Science in Business Administration
Buffets, Inc. June 2004 - Present
The Candy Lady & Co. Inc. January 1998 - January 2004
CEC Entertainment January 1984 - January 1998
Skills
Research, PowerPoint, Writing, Problem Solving, Budgeting, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Product Development, Public Relations, Online Marketing, Marketing, Event Management, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Team Building, Social Networking, Market Planning, Event Planning, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Direct Marketing
Education
Birmingham-Southern College
Spartanburg Methodist College
SSP America April 2012 - Present
Sizzler USA March 2009 - February 2012
AMF Bowling January 2006 - December 2008
Buffets, Inc. August 1991 - May 2003
Skills
Food & Beverage, Food Service, Inventory Management, Multi-unit, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Menu Development, Profit, P&L, Catering, Culinary Skills, Food, Hospitality Management, New Restaurant Openings, Food Safety, Team Building
Education
Chemeketa Community College
Business Administration and Management, General
Buffets, Inc. October 2010 - March 2012
Buffets, Inc. June 2008 - October 2010
Ryan's Steakhouse 2006 - June 2008
Ryan's Steakhouse February 1999 - 2006
Ryan's Steakhouse 1998 - 1999
Ryan's Steakhouse 1995 - 1998
Ryan's Steakhouse 1992 - 1994
Skills
Restaurants, Employee Relations, Multi-Unit Management, Management Consulting, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Operations Management, Multi-unit, Management, Food, Sales, Team Building, Food & Beverage, Profit, Hiring, Retail, Customer Satisfaction
Education
AC Flora
Art Institute of Atlanta
Associate's degree, Commercial and Advertising Art
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Business Administration and Management, General
Cracker Barrel January 2011 - Present
Buffets, Inc. January 2006 - January 2011
Pizza Hut January 2000 - January 2006
Skills
Sales Building, Restaurant Management, Local Store Marketing, Restaurant Marketing
Education
Kent State University 2001 — 2005
Business Administration, Marketing
KPMG August 2015 - Present
The Warrell Corporation February 2011 - August 2015
Route 29 Napa, Inc. June 2009 - May 2010
Buffets, Inc. February 2006 - March 2009
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Food Packaging, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, HACCP, Manufacturing, Food Industry, Food, Inventory Management, Food Safety, MRP, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Team Building, Product Development, Process Improvement
Education
Elizabethtown College 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting, 3.89
Elizabethtown College 2012 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General, A
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York 2001 — 2003
None, Mathematics
Valley Services, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Liberty Tax Rockmart January 2014 - Present
J & L Discount October 2010 - June 2015
Lionheart Agency February 2010 - March 2015
Ryan's March 2007 - February 2010
Buffets, Inc. 1987 - 2010
Ryans 1987 - 2001
Skills
Restaurant Management, Employee Benefits, Retail, Team Building, Training, Hiring, Food Service, Customer Service
Education
Georgia Northwestern Technical College 2014 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, Accounting and Business/Management, 4.0
Upson 1978 — 1982
Private April 2015 - Present
Benson Mills Group July 2009 - April 2015
Cargill December 2013 - March 2015
Fulton County Government February 2011 - December 2013
Buffets, Inc. January 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Food, Training, Customer Service, Process Scheduler, SQF, HACCP, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Risk Based Audits, Restaurants, Sanitation, Food Industry, Auditing, Microsoft Excel, Coaching, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Risk Assessment, FDA GMP, Environmental Health, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Ingredients, Process Improvement
Education
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences 2006 — 2008
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), Environmental Health
Auburn University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology, General
Cracker Barrel January 2011 - April 2012
Buffets, Inc. August 2006 - December 2010
Restaurant Blitz Management Services, Inc 1997 - 2009
Mighty Taco 2005 - 2006
The Block Hotel 2003 - 2004
HSBC Bank USA 1997 - 2003
US Air Force Reserve January 1994 - January 1998
United States Air Force January 1989 - January 1994
Education
Medaille College 2002 — 2004
Bachelors of Business Administration, Business
Erie Community College 1995 — 1997
Associates Degree, Computer Information Systems
Stockton Unified School District October 2006 - Present
Applebee's July 2004 - October 2006
Buffets, Inc. July 1998 - July 2004
Skills
Food Service, Food, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Cooking, Sanitation, Inventory Management, Catering, Purchasing, Culinary Skills, Restaurant Management, Customer Service, Recipes, Hospitality, Food Safety, Nutrition Education, Team Building, Management, Nutrition, Process Scheduler, Nutritional Counseling, Training, Baking, Hiring, Supervisory Skills, Event Planning, Leadership, Employee Training, Time Management, Coaching, Policy, Event Management, Social Networking, Budgets, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership Development, Program Development, Banquets, Employee Relations, Health Education, Hospitality Management, Cuisine
Education
California State University-Stanislaus 2013 — 2016
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
California State University-Stanislaus 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communication, General, 3.5
San Joaquin Delta College 2008 — 2010
A.ABusiness,A.A Social and Behavioral Sciences, A.AElementary Teacher Prep, Business, 3.5
Allan Hancock College 1996 — 1998
Cracker Barrel August 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. July 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Multi-unit, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food Service, Income Statement, Franchising, Food & Beverage, Food, Hospitality, Menu Development, Profit, Catering
Education
Florida State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
State of Louisiana DCFS April 2014 - Present
Brown and Greer PLC April 2013 - August 2013
The Hotard Calco Group November 2012 - February 2013
FedEx Office July 2012 - November 2012
Buffets, Inc. July 2008 - October 2010
JDMS Enterprises August 2007 - July 2008
The Home Depot June 2006 - August 2007
unemployed August 2005 - June 2006
Miss Molly's Developmental Center May 2002 - August 2005
Skills
Recruiting, Employee Relations, Training, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management
Education
American Intercontinental University 2011 — 2012
Bachelors, Human Resource Management
American InterContinental University 2008 — 2010
Associates, Business
Tulane University
OceDon/Burger King July 2013 - Present
Buffets, Inc. January 2011 - April 2013
Buffets, Inc September 2007 - January 2011
Buffets, Inc August 2006 - September 2007
T & R Properties August 2004 - August 2006
Big Bear Stores June 1972 - January 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Coaching, Budget Planning, Board of Directors, Facility Maintenance..., Budgets, Restaurants, Troubleshooting, Inventory Control, Leadership, Training, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Facilities Management, Project Planning, Multi-unit, Management, Employee Relations, Time Management, Retail, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Operations Management, Food, Income Statement, Purchasing, Profit, Hospitality, Hiring, Food & Beverage, Team Leadership, Human Resources, Supervisory Skills, New Restaurant Openings, Preventive Maintenance, Process Scheduler, Franchising, Process Improvement, Menu Development, Electricians, Facilities Operations, HVAC, Contract Management, Plumbing, Employee Training, P&L Management
Education
The Ohio State University 1975 — 2015
Working toward Mechanical engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Ohio State University Col of Engineering 1980 — 1983
Mechanical Engineering candidate
Columbus State University 1970 — 1971
Mechanical Engineering Technology Candidate
Imagine! Print Solutions June 2004 - Present
CSM Corporation February 2003 - April 2004
Buffets, Inc. October 1995 - February 2003
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Employee Benefits, ADP Payroll, Benefits Administration, Customer Service, HRIS, General Ledger, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Evolution payroll, Millenium payroll, Outlook, ProBusiness payrolll, Payroll, Administrative...
Education
Alexandria Technical College 1985 — 1987
Accounting
Buffets, Inc. April 2013 - Present
Buffets, Inc. June 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Multi-unit, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Income Statement, Labor Control, New Restaurant Openings, Food, Hospitality, Catering
Education
Coastal Carolina University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, History
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Capella Education Company February 2015 - Present
Buffets, Inc. November 2012 - January 2015
Green Tree Servicing February 2012 - December 2012
Stay-at-Home-Mom August 2011 - January 2012
US Bank June 2007 - July 2011
HIGH POINT GROUP August 2006 - June 2007
PROSTAFF FINANCE March 2006 - August 2006
STARBUCKS COFFEE CO February 2005 - February 2006
Park Street Church March 2005 - August 2005
BROWN BROTHERS March 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Accruals, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Journal Entries, Accounts Receivable, QuickBooks, General Ledger, Financial Statements, Cash Flow, Finance, Internal Audit, SEC filings
Education
Capella University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Gordon College 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Gordon College 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration; International Business
UNIVERSIDAD BE BLAS PASCAL
Spanish
Aramark/CPS MROChartwells
Arbor Management and Sodexo Inc. 2002 - 2011
Buffets, Inc. January 1996 - September 2002
Bravo Restaurants 1985 - 1996
Education
Dickinson State University
Thorne Ambulance Service January 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. February 2011 - January 2012
Best Operations Inc. January 2000 - February 2011
Skills
EMT, Cpr Certified, Computer Literate, Bilingual-Spanish, Food Safety, Typing, Microsoft Office
Education
Greenville Technical College 2011 — 2013
Catamount Broadcasting November 2011 - Present
Buffets, Inc. April 2010 - Present
Fitness 19 March 2007 - August 2009
Burger King Corporation 2005 - 2007
Education
CSU Chico 2009 — 2011
Bachelors, Communicaton
Shasta College
Buffets, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Virtu Property Management and Investments May 2011 - February 2012
Pizza World, Inc. November 2006 - December 2011
Skills
Computer Proficiency, Mac OS, PC, Adobe Creative Suite, Spanish, English, Some French, Some Hebrew, Art, Fine Art, Contemporary Art, Visual Arts
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History
Santa Monica College 2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (AA), Art
US Foods December 2012 - Present
US Foods November 2008 - Present
Buffets, Inc. January 2007 - April 2008
Artistic Pavers December 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Process Improvement, Access, Management, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, CRM, Sales, Microsoft Office, Auditing, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Account Management, New Business Development, Internal Controls, SOX Compliancy, Project Management, Employee Training, Contract Management, Financial Audits, Accounts Receivable, Organization, RFP, RFQ, RFI, Oracle Applications, Problem Solving, Problem Analysis, Customer Oriented, Foodservice Distribution, Sales Analysis, Sales Administration, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Vendor Contracts, Sales Contracts, Purchase Contracts, Procurement Contracts, Vendor Relationships, Vendor Audit, Customer-focused Service, Customer Service...
Education
DeVry University 2003 — 2004
n/a, Accounting and Business/Management
ITT Technical Institute-Henderson 1997 — 1999
n/a, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts September 2009 - Present
Buffets, Inc. March 2005 - April 2008
Skills
Sales, Accounts Payable, Accounting
Education
Asnuntuck Community College
Business Administration
Southwest MN Technical College
Office Administration
Buffets, Inc. September 2012 - Present
Holiday Companies October 2011 - March 2012
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College 2012 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Chemistry
Fridley High School 2006 — 2010
Diploma, Public Education
Buffets, Inc. June 2009 - May 2010
Hunt's Cafe March 2000 - March 2009
Skills
Bookkeeping, Office Management, Microsoft Office 2007, Account Reconciliation, Account Management, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Customer Satisfaction, Organization, Entertainment, Administrative..., Business, E-Learning, Food, Front-end, Gas, General Ledger, Hospitality, Invoicing, Leadership, Mathematics, Windows, Writing, Creative Writing, Creativity, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
Education
Ivy Tech Community College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Speedway LLC May 2013 - Present
Spartan Staffing February 2012 - September 2012
Buffets, Inc. June 2001 - July 2008
Skills
Management, Inventory Control, Customer Service, P, Inventory Management, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Restaurant Management, Employee Training
Education
Ashford University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Ashford University 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Buffets, Inc. November 2006 - Present
Buffets, Inc. June 2004 - October 2006
Buffets, Inc. October 2002 - May 2004
Buffets, Inc. October 1999 - September 2002
Skills
Business Analysis, ERP, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications, Oracle HR, OTL, Oracle Workflow, Data Analysis, Data Warehousing, Oracle Purchasing, Oracle Inventory, OFA, SDLC, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Team Management, Coaching, Custom Applications, Software Documentation, Solution Implementation, Testing, Team Building, Oracle AR, Oracle GL, Patches/Upgrades..., Toad, Techno/Functional..., Functional..., Troubleshooting, Worflow Builder, Functional..., Oracle Personalizations, Cross Module Integration, Oracle AP, Project Management, Ad hoc Reporiting, ETL, Oracle Reports, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle, PL/SQL
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994 — 1997
BS, Computer Information Science
University of Karachi 1987 — 1989
BS, Mathematics
University of Karachi 1987 — 1989
BA, Economics
US Army February 2011 - Present
US Army September 2010 - Present
US Army December 2011 - October 2013
Sbarro June 2010 - August 2010
Buffets, Inc. July 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Typing, Janitorial, Landscaping, Cooking, Baking, Microsoft Office, JPAS, Security Management, Recycling, Organizational..., Community Outreach, CPOF, DCGS-A, Active Top Secret..., Intelligence Analysis, Communication Skills, Analyst Briefings, Office Administration, Secretarial Skills, Intelligence, Military Liaison, Top Secret
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2009 — 2010
Chattanooga State Community College 2009 — 2009
Ooltewah High School 2005 — 2009
EERP, LLC December 2014 - Present
Marriott International February 2013 - Present
The Walt Disney Company February 2005 - December 2010
Black Angus Steakhouse July 2001 - January 2005
Buffets, Inc. January 2000 - June 2001
Chipotle Mexican Grill February 2000 - July 2000
Skills
Private Pilot, Professional Gamer
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Educational Leadership and Administration, General
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2009
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Orlando 2005 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
Westwood College of Technology 1999 — 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Electrical and Electronics Engineering, A
CiCi's Pizza December 2009 - Present
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc. July 2007 - November 2009
KFC Corporation (U.S.) August 2004 - July 2007
Buffets, Inc. October 2001 - July 2004
US Navy November 1981 - July 2001
Skills
Planning Budgeting &..., Inventory Management, sales forecasting, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Labor Management, profit and loss..., Forecasting, Restaurant Management
Education
DeVry University 2001 — 2001
Bolingbrook High School
Henderson Accounting July 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands August 2005 - March 2014
Buffets, Inc. September 1996 - August 2005
Skills
Restaurants, Tax, Payroll, Budgets, Garnishments, Customer Service, Time Management, Training, Microsoft Excel
Education
Bob Jones University 1972 — 1976
Secondary Education and Teaching