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
Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp. (dba Souplantation & Sweet Tomatoes Restaurants) 2005 - Present
Fulton's on the River December 2005 - 2007
TGIFridays December 2002 - 2005
Monical Pizza Corporation 2002 - December 2002
Buffets Inc November 1992 - 2002
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food Service, Catering, Food, Hospitality, Food, Culinary Skills, New Restaurant Openings, Serve Safe Certified, Multi-unit, ServSafe, Inventory Management, Cooking, Culinary Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Guest Service Management, Multi-Unit Operations, Spanish, Menu Development, Start-ups, Multi-Unit
Education
North Park University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Oakton Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Management
Stanford University March 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc October 2001 - October 2011
Los Angeles County Department of Environmental Health April 1999 - October 2001
Skills
Quality Assurance, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Training, Team Building, HACCP, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Food Safety Management..., Food, Windows, Teaching, Food Safety, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Public Speaking, Food Service Sanitation, Leadership, English, Photoshop, HTML, Negotiation, Editing, C++, C, Java, Management, Public Health
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1996 — 1998
Master of Public Health (MPH), Environmental Health
University of Science & Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Biology
Cololplast Corp. October 2014 - Present
Coloplast April 2013 - October 2014
Coloplast January 2013 - April 2013
Coloplast, Corp. August 2012 - January 2013
Buffets, Inc January 2008 - February 2012
Buffets, Inc. January 2007 - January 2008
ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORES January 1995 - November 2007
Skills
Onboarding, Recruiting, Human Resources, Training, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Management, Sales, Personnel Management, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Retail, Temporary Placement, Screening, New Hire Orientations, Budgets
Education
University of MN, Southeast Tecnhical 1989 — 1990
Medical Office Management/Administration
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1979 — 1981
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Lowe's Companies, Inc. General ManagerMellow Mushroom Pizza BakersJanuary 2014 - April 2015
Cena March 2008 - December 2013
Buffets, Inc. February 2007 - February 2008
Buffets, Inc July 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Catering, Food Preparation, Food, cooking, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Multi-unit, Restaurants, Leadership, Training, Cooking, Social Media, Wine, Inventory Management, Event Planning, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Sales Management, Food Service, Food Safety, Culinary Skills, Time Management, Recipes, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Baking, Cuisine, Fine Dining, Hospitality Management, Recruiting
Education
Walden University 2010 — 2013
Accounting and Business/Management
Louisiana State University-Eunice 1980 — 1982
Business Administration and Management, General
NCR Corporation August 2015 - Present
Lane Etherington Computer Repair and Support October 2005 - August 2015
CompuCom IT Workforce Solutions May 2014 - July 2015
ABBTECH March 2014 - May 2014
Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services, Inc. February 2012 - May 2014
University of California San Diego August 2013 - September 2013
Buffets Inc. February 2004 - September 2005
Fluoresco Lighting & Signs February 2003 - June 2005
Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino January 2001 - January 2003
Jack in the Box December 1991 - June 2001
Skills
Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Hardware, Software Installation, Customer Service, Operating Systems, Help Desk Support, Computer Hardware, Training, Networking, Computer Maintenance, Microsoft Office, Servers, Technical Support, Computer Hardware..., Network Design, Help Desk Management, OS Installs, Maintenance & Repair, Software, Strategic Planning, OS Upgrades, Software Upgrades, Computer software..., Configuring Duel OS's, Configure Networks, Management, Leadership, Testing, Windows XP, Windows 7, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Active Directory, Information Technology, Wireless Networking, Windows 8, Lexmark Printers, Dell Computers
Education
Cuyamaca College 2008 — 2016
Computer Science
Able-Disabled 2012 — 2013
A+ Certifacation, Computer Maintenance, Passed
Shanghai Daisy, LLC / Patio Essentials September 2014 - Present
MJ Marketing Group September 2009 - February 2015
Buffets Inc 2007 - 2009
Supervalu 2002 - 2007
Home Depot/Your Other Warehouse 1995 - 2002
Education
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration / Marketing
City of San Diego July 2014 - Present
SAN DIEGO DATA PROCESSING CORP May 2001 - July 2013
Epicor Software Corp January 1999 - April 2001
DATAWORKS, CORP January 1998 - January 1999
Self employed November 1997 - January 1998
BUFFETS, INC October 1996 - October 1997
HOMETOWN BUFFET January 1994 - October 1996
ALLEN & O'HARA, INC September 1988 - January 1994
Skills
VPN, Databases, Program Management, Software Installation, Networking, Management, Troubleshooting, Windows Server, SharePoint, SAP, Oracle, Analysis, Active Directory, Software Documentation, System Administration, Technical Support, Desktop Computers, Hardware, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Payroll, VMware, ITIL, Time Management, Help Desk Support, Government, ERP, Visio, Information Technology
Education
New Mexico Highlands University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
SUNY Oneonta August 1999 - Present
Buffets Inc January 1994 - January 1999
Hershey General Store January 1993 - January 1994
Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores January 1992 - January 1993
Ground Round Inc January 1987 - January 1992
Wendy’s International January 1983 - January 1985
Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Curriculum Design, University Teaching, Courses, Curriculum Development, Student Development, E-Learning, Instructional Design, Adult Education, Academic Advising
Education
University of Massachusetts 1985 — 1987
M.S, Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Administration
Bucknell University 1979 — 1983
B.S; Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Buffets, Inc. January 2011 - Present
Skills
Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Food Service, Multi-unit, Microsoft Office, Franchising, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Food, Cooking, Revit
Education
UBA 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Architecture
bartolome mitre
HIGH SCHOOL
Buffets, Inc. January 2006 - Present
Worldwide Restaurant Concepts, Inc. August 2001 - December 2005
Banner Holdings, Inc. April 1996 - July 2001
Thorn Americas, Inc. 1995 - 1996
Thorn Americas, Inc. Remco Division 1994 - 1995
Western Sizzlin Corp 1989 - 1994
Taco Bell 1987 - 1989
Taco Bell 1985 - 1986
Taco Bell 1984 - 1985
Taco Bell 1983 - 1984
Skills
Income Statement, Franchising, Mergers, Financial Analysis, SEC filings, Budgets, Forecasting, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Strategic Planning, P&L Management, Team Building, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Acquisition Integration, Retail, Financial Modeling, Profit, Due Diligence, Food, Process Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Management, Cash Management, Leadership, Restructuring, Analysis, Pricing, Business Process..., Private Equity, Banking, Strategic Financial..., Executive Management, Tax, Cash Flow, Corporate Finance, Human Resources, Business Planning, Negotiation, Investor Relations, Start-ups, US GAAP, CPA, P&L
Education
University of Denver 1986 — 1988
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General, 4.0
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1971 — 1976
BS, Business Administration, Accounting
University of Minnesota Foundation 2013 - Present
Smiths Medical 2012 - 2013
Smead Manufacturing 2008 - 2012
Buffets, Inc. 2005 - 2008
Buffets, Inc. 2004 - 2005
Allina Hospitals & Clinics 1998 - 2004
Allina Hospitals & Clinics 1989 - 1998
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MA, Industrial Relations
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, School and Community Health Education
Hibbing High School
Donatos November 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc November 2007 - March 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, ♦ Personnel Managemen, ♦ Marketing Strategy, ♦ Customer Service, ♦ Budgeting, ♦ QuickBooks, ♦ MS Office, Fluent English/Arabic, ♦ Office Administration, ♦ Professional Attitude, Training Management, Training, Leadership, Project Management, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Customer Retention, Human Resources, Accounting, Budgets, Analysis, Staff Development
Education
Franklin University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.4
Leadership Worthington 2011 — 2012
Columbus State 2000 — 2002
Associate, Graphic Communications, 3.2
ABRA Auto Body & Glass February 2015 - Present
SpartanNash February 2013 - February 2015
SpartanNash February 2012 - February 2013
Buffets, Inc. July 2011 - February 2012
Buffets, Inc. August 2009 - July 2011
Buffets, Inc. June 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Compensation, Market Analysis, Quick Study, Human Resources, Onboarding, HRIS, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Performance Management, Employee Relations, FMLA, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Job Descriptions, Employment Law, Personnel Management, HR Policies
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2010 — 2010
Human Resources Generalist Certificate
Winona State University 2003 — 2007
BA, Psychology
Versique Consulting & Search July 2015 - Present
Versique Consulting & Search January 2015 - July 2015
MTS Systems Corporation April 2014 - January 2015
Honeywell October 2007 - April 2014
Donaldson Company October 2006 - October 2007
Allianz Life April 2004 - August 2006
The Auto Club Group 1999 - 2004
Buffets, Inc 1995 - 1999
Skills
Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition, Process Improvement, Talent Management, Social Media, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Recruiting, Networking, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, College Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Human Resources, HRIS, Blogging, Training, Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Temporary Placement, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Taleo, HR Transformation, New Hire Orientations, Generosity, Management, Awesomeness, HR Policies, Internet Recruiting, Personnel Management, Program Management, Interviews, Organizational..., HR Consulting
Education
Concordia University 2002 — 2004
MA, Organizational Management, Human Resources
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1991 — 1995
BST, Communications, Secondary Education
Sizzler USA March 2014 - Present
Sizzler USA August 2008 - January 2014
Our Fillin' Station January 2001 - September 2010
Buffets, Inc. April 1984 - October 2000
Skills
Food Industry, Food Service, Food, Menu Development, Purchasing, Food Safety, Hospitality, Fundraising, Income Statement, Ingredients, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Budgets, Cooking, Cost Control, Culinary Skills, Flavors, Food Processing, Forecasting, HACCP, Hiring, Hospitality Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Market Planning, P, Product Development, Profit, Restaurant Management, Sales, Sanitation, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Customer Service, Food Quality, Chef, P&L, Catering
Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1987 — 1991
BS, Hotel and Restaurant Management
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1986 — 1987
NRT, LLC January 2015 - Present
NRT, LLC September 2012 - January 2015
NRT, LLC - Web Services November 2006 - October 2012
NRT, LLC - Burnet Title February 2002 - November 2006
Lund Food Holdings, Inc. April 2000 - February 2002
Buffets, Inc 1991 - 1998
BusinessLand September 1987 - December 1989
Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, HTML, Outlook, Word, Customer Service, Real Estate, PowerPoint, Budgeting, Access, Photoshop, Scheduling, Windows, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Budgets, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Databases, Management, Technical Support, SQL, Visio
Education
University of Phoenix 2015 — 2016
Database Administration Certificate, Database Administration
Capella University 2012 — 2013
15 Credits, Information Technology
Dakota County Technical College 2001 — 2005
30 credits
Richfield High School 1983 — 1984
Diploma, General, 11-12
Acadamy of the Holy Angels 1980 — 1982
High School, 9-10
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites March 2014 - Present
Caribou Coffee September 2010 - March 2014
CH Robinson March 2008 - June 2009
Buffets, Inc. August 2005 - March 2008
Buffets, Inc. September 2003 - April 2005
Buffets, Inc January 1997 - September 2003
Skills
Captivate, Coaching, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Food, Food Safety, Food Service, Hiring, Hospitality, Human Resources, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Leadership, Leadership Development, Training, Onboarding, Team Building, Restaurants, Retail, Succession Planning, Menu Development, Recruiting, Performance Management, Restaurant Management, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, E-Learning, Food, Culinary Skills, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Workshop Facilitation, Talent Management, Instructor-led Training, Staff Development, New Hire Orientations, People Development, Time Management, Sales, Multi-unit, Interviews, Local Marketing, Marketing, Management, Labor Management, New Restaurant Openings, Profit
Education
Metropolitan State University 2008 — 2010
Training and Development, Adult Learning Theories
Pennsylvannia Culinary 1998 — 1999
A.A, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Jackson High School 1995 — 1998
Buffets Inc. August 2006 - July 2012
Prime Source August 2005 - August 2006
Goodwill Industries of Denver November 2004 - August 2005
MCI Corporation November 2001 - March 2002
Skills
Spanish, French, Oral & Written..., Cooking, Customer Service, Translation, Marketing Communications, Sales, Inbound Marketing, Inbound Lead Generation, Outbound Marketing, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General
Pikes Peak Community College 2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), Communication, General
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
Ecolab September 2010 - Present
Restaurant Depot December 2007 - September 2010
Sysco September 2006 - December 2007
Buffets Inc March 2001 - October 2006
Round Table Pizza January 1998 - February 2001
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Food, Restaurants, New Business Development, Budgets, Account Management, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Key Account Development, Management, Marketing, P&L, Retail, Training
Education
City College of San Francisco 1996 — 1998
Associate’s Degree, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Brea High School 1988 — 1992
Diploma
Marsden Holding, LLC 2010 - Present
Novation Education Opportunities September 2013 - Present
Nova Classical Academy 2008 - 2014
A'viands 2009 - 2010
Buffets, Inc. March 1998 - September 2009
Buffets, Inc. January 2004 - September 2008
Buffets Inc. 1998 - 2004
Menards January 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Mergers, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management, Leadership, Business Planning, Risk Management, Negotiation, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Corporate Governance, Litigation, Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Real Estate, Restructuring, Bankruptcy, Executive Management
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Taylor Corporation January 2015 - Present
Capstone Publishers July 2014 - January 2015
Capstone Publishers April 2013 - July 2014
DeGroods Homestore March 2011 - April 2013
Buffets Inc October 2008 - April 2011
Buffets, Inc. November 2006 - October 2008
Buffets, Inc. November 2005 - November 2006
Buffets, Inc. May 2004 - November 2005
Buffets, Inc. May 2003 - May 2004
Buffets, Inc. June 2002 - May 2003
Skills
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Accounting, Invoicing, Financial Statements, Budgets, Management, Training, Accruals, Purchasing, QuickBooks, Outlook, Tax, General Ledger, 1099 Preparation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Policies & Procedures, Vendor Relations, Import, Oracle, Supervisory Skills
Education
Rasmussen College 2014 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Business/Management, Currently Attending
Rasmussen College 1999 — 2001
AAS, Business Management, Accounting
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
Cachet Financial Solutions, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Cachet Financial Solutions, Inc. June 2014 - April 2015
Checkpoint Systems June 2012 - June 2014
Buffets Inc August 2008 - January 2012
Kroll Ontrack February 2007 - June 2008
FedEx Kinko's August 2006 - August 2007
FedEx Kinko's August 2002 - August 2006
Education
Century College 2002 — 2005
AAS, Information Telecommunication Technologies
BAE Systems July 2010 - Present
BAE Systems July 2009 - July 2010
BAE Systems December 2007 - July 2009
BAE Systems March 2006 - December 2007
BAE Systems May 2001 - March 2006
HealthEast 1999 - 2001
City of St. Paul January 1999 - April 1999
Buffets, Inc. 1996 - 1999
Skills
Workforce Planning, Succession Planning, EEO, Talent Management, Human Resources, Performance Management, Legal Compliance, Policy, National Labor..., Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Leadership, System Administration, Interviews, Deferred Compensation, HRIS, Conflict Resolution, Organizational..., Grievances, PeopleSoft, Compensation & Benefit, Leadership Development, FMLA, Hiring, Culture Change, College Recruiting, Onboarding, Employee Training, Applicant Tracking...
Education
University of Oregon - Charles H. Lundquist College of Business 1994 — 1996
MS, Industrial Relations
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1989 — 1993
BA, English
Int-Sa, LLC -Intelligent Satisfaction Solutions January 2011 - Present
Prior Lake Soccer Club March 2013 - Present
SUPERVALU September 2009 - November 2010
Lifetouch Portrait Studios September 1998 - September 2009
Buffets, INC. May 1993 - August 1998
Skills
Analytics, Business Planning, Marketing Strategy, Customer Experience..., Customer Satisfaction, Development of..., Marketing Research, Marketing..., Experience Design, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Analysis, Forecasting, Marketing, Product Development, Pricing, Segmentation, Project Management, Marketing Analytics, Cross-functional Team..., Management
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2007
MBA, Master of Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 1989 — 1991
BBA, Marketing
Ovation Brands July 2010 - August 2015
Buffets, Inc June 2009 - July 2010
Buffets, Inc. December 2006 - December 2008
Ryan's Restaurant Group May 2006 - November 2006
US Foodservice April 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Purchasing, Logistics, Procurement, Management, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Product Development, P&L, Inventory Management, Food, P&L Management, Inventory Control, Team Building, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Pricing, Warehousing, Leadership, Food Service, Customer Service, Food Industry, Catering
Education
St. Petersburg College 1970 — 1972
AA, Business
Midwest Disability Law Firm 2009 - 2014
Potbelly Sandwich Works 2008 - 2009
Buffets Inc. 2005 - 2008
Frankie's Chicago Style Restaurant 1995 - 2004
Skills
Team Leadership, Project Management, Business Planning, Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Branch Management, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Customer Service, Legal Research, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Business Analysis, Property Management, Hospitality Management, HIPAA, Training, Time Management, Inventory Management, Sales
Education
Dunwoody College of Technology
Construction Project Management, Currently Attending
St. Cloud State University
Political Science, Public Administration
University of St. Thomas
Mini MBA Program, Business Administration and Management, General
Hoffman House Group, LLC 2008 - Present
Columbus City Schools April 1995 - June 2006
Buffets, Inc. June 1996 - August 2005
Skills
Management, Customer Service, Spanish-speaking, Integrity, Teaching, Training, Safety Meetings, Cash-handling, Analytics, Small Business, Interviews, Organization, Restaurants, Retail, Employee Orientations, Classroom, Project Planning
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Education
CBRE August 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc March 2010 - August 2012
SEI Group, Inc September 2005 - March 2010
Skills
Event Planning, Branding & Identity, Account Management, Web-based Communication, Public Relations, Social Media, Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Internal Communications, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Blogging, Editing, Creative Direction, Leadership, Newsletters
Education
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts, Public Relations
Saint Paul Public Schools February 2015 - Present
Sholom April 2012 - February 2015
Buffets, Inc February 2011 - April 2012
Spee Dee Delivery Services, Inc. October 2007 - February 2011
Sam's Club June 1998 - May 2007
Skills
Human Resources, Recruiting, Time Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Sales, Microsoft Office, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Control, Customer Satisfaction, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Close Attention to...
Education
St. Cloud State University
Bachelors of Science, MARKETING
Pilgrims March 2015 - July 2015
Signature Breads July 2013 - March 2015
Finagle A Bagel December 2012 - May 2013
State Garden - Olivias Organic April 2012 - September 2012
Premium Power December 2011 - April 2012
Nestle USA February 2010 - June 2011
Cargill - CVAM October 2007 - February 2010
2005-2007Perdue Farms, Inc October 2005 - October 2007
Taylor Freezer Sales Company January 2000 - January 2005
Buffets, inc January 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Process Optimization, HACCP, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Team Building, Quality Assurance, Maintenance Management, Supply Chain Management, Management, Preventive Maintenance, Kaizen, Product Development, Food Safety, Food Manufacturing, TQM, Production Planning, Process Engineering, Manufacturing..., Plant Management, Food Industry, Operations Management, TPM, Cross-functional Team..., MS Project, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Quality System, Training, Purchasing, Operational Excellence, Ingredients, Warehousing, Root Cause Analysis, Project Management, SQF, DMAIC, SMED, Quality Auditing, Leadership, Engineering, Quality Management, Food Science, ISO
Education
William George and Associates 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Project Management
Villanova University 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Six Sigma Green Belt
Old Dominion University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Tidewater Community College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Science, Business Administration
North America Commercial Parts and Services August 2013 - Present
Buffets, Inc. October 2011 - March 2013
Golden Corral - An independently owned and operated franchise location. August 1999 - August 2011
Buffets, Inc January 1994 - January 1998
The Pleasant Peasant 1993 - 1994
Ritz Carlton Hotel Company January 1992 - January 1993
Skills
Restaurant Management, Sales Management, Income Statement, P&L Management, Food, Food Service, Profit, Multi-unit, Sales, New Restaurant Openings, Menu Development, Hospitality, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Franchising, Team Building, Budgets, Hospitality Management, Food Safety, Hotels, Food, Leadership, P, Catering
Education
San Jose State University 1986 — 1991
Business Management
Webster Bank March 2015 - Present
DJ Jay Entertainment October 2011 - Present
Citizens Bank March 2013 - March 2015
Blockbuster March 2003 - June 2012
Buffets, Inc. June 1999 - March 2003
Sbarro January 1996 - June 1999
Skills
Public Relations, Wedding DJ, Party Plan, Entertainment
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1995 — 1997
Music Teacher Education
South Hadley High School 1991 — 1995
Diploma, General Studies
Ovation Brands October 2011 - June 2015
Buffets Inc June 2010 - October 2011
Buffets Inc May 2005 - June 2010
Buffets Inc March 2003 - May 2005
Buffets Inc September 1998 - March 2003
Skills
Local Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Inventory Management, Multi-Unit, Restaurant Management, Team Building, Labor Control, Restaurants, Hiring, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, New Restaurant Openings, Food, Catering, Food & Beverage, Culinary Skills, Food Service, Menu Development, Profit, Food Safety, Hospitality Industry, Income Statement, ServSafe, Serve Safe Certified, Food Quality, Sanitation, Banquets, Food Preparation, POS, Cooking, Recipes, Food Industry, Labor Management, Guest Service Management, Micros, P
Education
Davenport University 1993 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.62
Buffets, Inc. September 2010 - June 2014
Applebee's January 2009 - April 2010
Johnny Carino's March 2007 - January 2009
Catalina Restaurant Group April 1996 - March 2007
Denny's September 1992 - March 1996
Domino's Pizza January 1989 - January 1992
Skills
Cost Benefit, CRM, Customer Service, Team Building, Leadership, Inventory Control, Retail, Team Management, Training, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Restaurant Management, Sales, Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Strategy, Income Statement, Coaching, Restaurants, P, P&L
Education
University of Sindh 1985 — 1989
Master of Arts; Bachelor of Science, Economics; Physics and Mathematics
Baxter International Inc. June 2015 - Present
Vital, A Toshiba Medical Systems Group Company March 2011 - April 2015
Amerilab Technologies December 2009 - March 2011
AGA Medical Corporation February 2006 - June 2009
Wellbridge June 1999 - August 2006
PDL BioPharma September 1999 - January 2006
United Health Group May 1998 - September 1999
Reuter Manufacturing May 1997 - April 1998
Faribault Foods, Inc January 1996 - January 1997
Buffets, Inc. December 1994 - January 1996
Skills
FDA, Biologics, SPC, Medical Devices, Managed Care, Fitness, Quality System, GMP, ISO 13485, Management, ISO, Quality Control, V&V, Design Control, Product Development, Software Documentation, CAPA, Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Sop, R&D, Biotechnology, Minitab, 21 CFR Part 11, Validation, Testing, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Iso 9000, ISO 14971, Training, Leadership
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 1997 — 2006
MBA, Business Administration with focus in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
M.Ed, Training and Development/Vocational Ed.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Education (Animal Science/Horticulture/Ag Mechanics)
Boulay November 2008 - Present
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP September 2007 - November 2008
Baune Dosen (Merged with Abdo, Eick & Meyers, LLP in 2014) September 2005 - September 2007
Buffets, Inc. 1997 - 2005
Skills
Auditing, Accounting, Tax, Income Tax, SEC filings, Internal Audit, Financial Accounting, General Ledger, Financial Statements, Financial Audits, Process Improvement, SEC reporting, Audit, Quickbooks, GAAP, CPA, Internal Controls, Corporate Tax, Tax Preparation, US GAAP, Cost Accounting, Mergers, Tax Research, State Tax, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Tax Accounting, Tax Returns, S Corporations, Payroll Taxes, Partnership Taxation, Mergers
Education
The College of St. Scholastica 2004 — 2005
BA, Accounting, 3.95 Final GPA
Graves Hospitality September 2015 - Present
CSM Corporation July 2014 - September 2015
CSM Corporation October 2004 - July 2014
Nath Companies December 1998 - October 2004
CuraGen Corporation December 1997 - October 1998
Buffets, Inc August 1996 - November 1997
Voigt’s Motorcoach Travel, Inc October 1995 - August 1996
Skills
General Ledger, Microsoft Excel, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Revenue Analysis, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, Customer Service, Accounts Receivable, Budgets, Auditing, Payroll, Variance Analysis, Fixed Assets, Accruals, Bank Reconciliation, Invoicing, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Finance
Education
St Cloud Technical and Community College 1994 — 1996
Associate's degree, Accounting
University of Minnesota-Morris 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, French Language and Literature
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. 2012 - Present
Century 21 C. Watson April 2013 - September 2013
Buffets Inc November 2005 - January 2012
Costco WholesaleNov November 1999 - October 2005
Costco WholesaleOct January 1996 - November 1999
Skills
Food, Restaurants, P&L, Management, Food Safety, Real Estate, Short..., Single Family Homes, Inventory Control, Relocation, First Time Home Buyers, Foreclosures, Sellers, REO, Process Scheduler, Investment Properties, Listings
Education
Fresno City College
Associate's degree
Kessler Real Estate February 2015 - Present
Royal Oak Children's Choir July 2013 - Present
Birmingham Public Schools September 2013 - January 2015
CVS Pharmacy March 2000 - November 2007
Buffets, INC September 1997 - March 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Teaching
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1994 — 1996
Grand Valley State University 1991 — 1994
Boston Scientific June 2015 - Present
University of St. Thomas - Behavioral Research Center November 2014 - May 2015
Cathedral of Saint Paul June 2014 - May 2015
University of St. Thomas September 2011 - May 2015
Buffets, Inc. September 2009 - August 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Facebook, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Photoshop, Interactive Marketing, Personal Websites, Display Advertising, Email Marketing, SEO, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Integrated Marketing, SEM, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Photography, Leadership, Time Management, Communication, Community Engagement, Organization, Google Analytics, Website Development, Mobile Marketing, Web Analytics, Marketing Plan Creation
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing Management
University College London, U. of London 2013 — 2013
Marketing Management
Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial High School 2007 — 2011
Buffets, Inc August 2007 - September 2009
Cray Research October 2005 - November 2006
Cargill April 2005 - May 2005
Imation August 1999 - December 2004
USDA - Forest Service Research June 1995 - February 1999
Skills
Databases, Oracle, Unix, ERP, Oracle Applications
Education
LinkedIn Expert
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
State of Maine - Department of Education March 2014 - Present
State of Maine - Department of Education December 2003 - Present
State of Maine January 2003 - Present
Micropath, Inc January 2000 - June 2003
Micropath, Inc January 2001 - January 2003
Geiger Bros January 1998 - January 2001
Geiger Bros. January 1997 - January 2000
Buffets, Inc January 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Training, Access, Program Management, Project Management, Web Development, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Team Building, VBA, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Policy, Sales Management, Requirements Analysis, Process Improvement, Integration, Private Investigations, Public Relations, Fundraising, Analysis, Social Media, Marketing, Teaching, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Research, Nonprofits, Leadership, Budgets, Program Development, Management, PL/SQL, Microsoft Excel -...
Education
University of Maine 1980 — 1991
BS, Business Administration
University of Maine at
B.A, Business Administration
Golden Living Center - Lake Ridge 2012 - December 2013
Sholom Community Alliance 2011 - 2012
Buffets, Inc. 2008 - 2009
Bonestroo September 2006 - July 2008
Ceridian Employer Services August 2005 - July 2006
Ceridian January 2002 - August 2005
Signature Flight Support 1997 - 2001
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota 1997 - 1997
Skills
New Hire Orientations, FMLA, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Recruiting, HRIS, Retention Strategies, Staff Development, Employment Law, Training, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, College Recruiting, Administration
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor, Business Management/Adminstration
Saint Paul College
Associates of Applied Science, Human Resources
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. January 2014 - Present
HealthPartners April 2008 - January 2014
Spherion June 2004 - April 2008
Gabes by the Park April 2000 - December 2007
SRS / The Hartford February 2003 - June 2004
Buffet's Inc July 2002 - February 2003
Cretin-Derham Hall 1998 - 2000
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Recruiting, Temporary Staffing, HRIS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Onboarding, Human Resources, Interviews, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Leadership, Training, Social Media, Strategic Planning, PeopleSoft, Management, Sourcing, Social Networking, Coaching, Temporary Placement, Process Improvement, Hiring, Technical Recruiting, Talent Management, Vendor Management, Internet Recruiting, Employee Training, Facebook, Blogging, Employee Engagement, Time Management, Diversity Recruitment, Recruitment/Retention, Payroll, Executive Search, Screening Resumes, Twitter, Workers Compensation, Resume Writing, Personnel Management, Staffing Services, HR Consulting, Succession Planning, College Recruiting, Job Fairs, Workforce Planning
Education
Hamline University 1998 — 2002
BA, Communications
Red Wing High School 1994 — 1998
TruGreen January 2014 - Present
Aflac November 2012 - December 2013
Buffets Inc July 2011 - July 2012
Mrs. Winners Chicken and Biscuits January 2008 - January 2011
Chili’s Bar and Grille January 2004 - January 2008
Papa John’s Pizza January 2001 - January 2003
U.S. Marine Corps February 1984 - February 1988
Skills
Restaurants, Menu Development, Training, Restaurant Management, ServSafe, Food, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Customer Service, Leadership, Labor Control, Hospitality, Bartending, Profit, Culinary Skills, Sales, Inventory Management, Team Building, Multi-unit, Budgets, Forecasting, Hospitality Management, Food Preparation, Income Statement, Recipes, Sanitation, Food Safety, Cooking, Employee Relations, Pre-opening, Food Cost Management, Food Quality, Menu Costing, Food Industry, Recruiting, HACCP, Culinary Management, Fast Food, Labor Management, Team Management, Office Management, Management, Employee Training, Microsoft Office, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Coaching, Team Leadership, Time Management
Education
Everest University-Brandon 2013 — 2015
Associate's degree, Legal Assistant/Paralegal, 4.0
University of Phoenix Online 2011 — 2012
Associates, Psychology, 3.67
Fremont High School 1977 — 1981
Kona Grill October 2014 - Present
Buca di Beppo August 2012 - October 2014
Buffets, Inc. July 2007 - August 2012
Eastern Iowa Visiting Nurses, LLC May 2004 - July 2007
Skills
Food Safety, Food Service, Food Industry, Management, Team Building, Team Leadership, Payroll, Local Marketing, Turnaround Experience, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Restaurant Management, Food, Training, Restaurants, Leadership, Budgets, Food & Beverage, Profit, Employee Relations, Hospitality, Income Statement, Catering, Multi-unit, New Restaurant Openings, Recruiting, Hiring, Process Scheduler, Human Resources, Labor Control, P&L Management, Menu Development, Customer Satisfaction, Operations Management, Sales, ServSafe, Forecasting, Employee Training, Hospitality Management, Franchising, Recipes, Culinary Skills, Food Cost Analysis, Food Quality, Labor Management, Food Preparation, Sanitation, Serve Safe Certified, Menu Costing, Food Cost Management
Education
University of Iowa 2003 — 2006
J.R. Adams & Associates October 2014 - Present
Last Call Recruiters LLC March 2012 - October 2014
Cracker Barrel February 1998 - March 2012
Buffets Inc October 1991 - January 1998
S&A Restaurant Corp (Steak & Ale) 1985 - 1990
Skills
Human Resources, Management, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Hospitality, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Restaurants, Microsoft Office, Hiring, Succession Planning, Training, Outlook, Food, Catering, Restaurant Management, Team Building, Menu Development, New Hire Orientations
Education
Towson University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Zillow June 2013 - Present
Lexon Corp. June 2010 - August 2012
Buffets, Inc. August 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Java, JavaScript, XML, C++, SQL, MySQL, HTML, C, Software Development, PHP, Eclipse, CSS, Python, J2EE, OOP, Subversion, Linux, Object Oriented Design, Objective-C, Web Applications, Java Enterprise Edition
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
Hilliard Davidson High School 2005 — 2009
Park Nicollet Health Services May 2015 - Present
Eisenstadt Allergy & Asthma, LLP December 2012 - May 2015
New Heights Physical Therapy September 2011 - December 2012
Buffets, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Skills
Nursing, Healthcare, HIPAA, CPR Certified, BLS, Patient Safety, Medical Terminology, Hospitals, Leadership, Healthcare Management, Long-term Care, Transitional Care, Patient Education, Telephone Triage, Discharge, Inpatient, Clinical Research
Education
Rasmussen College - Bloomington, MN 2013 — 2014
Associate's Degree, RN
Rasmussen College - Eagan, MN 2011 — 2012
Associate's Degree, LPN
Eagan High School 2004 — 2008
University of Minnesota Duluth
CSM Corporation November 2012 - Present
Mid-America Real Estate - Minnesota, LLC June 2012 - November 2012
Buffets Inc May 2006 - June 2012
Buffet Inc June 2011 - September 2011
Buffets Inc January 2008 - April 2011
Paradise Valley Holdings Inc July 1998 - September 2002
Skills
Leases, Restaurants, Property Management, Retail, Tenant, Landlord, Real Estate, Accounting, Customer Service, Negotiation, Excel, Outlook, Administration, PowerPoint, Word, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Lease Administration, Expenses, Accounts Payable, Planning, Financial Analysis, Due Diligence, Mergers, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Research, Vendor Relations, Strategic Planning, Site Selection, Team Building, Corporate Real Estate, Analysis, Problem Solving, Databases, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Conversational Spanish, Budgets, Location Intelligence, Disposition, Microsoft Excel, Real Estate Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Landlords, Lease Negotiations, Real Estate Transactions
Education
Inver Hills Community College 2008 — 2011
Post Graduate Paralegal Certificate- ABA
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, International Business
Coon Rapids Senior High 1987 — 1990
Face Painting & Body Art Convention 2009 - Present
Sparky & Friends Enterprises 1977 - Present
D and D Marketing, St. Louis, MO 2004 - 2009
Buffets, Inc. 2000 - 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Corporate Events, Event Management, Parties, Social Media, Weddings, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Acting, Magicians, Film, Comedy, Festivals, Marketing, Entertainment, Balloons, Bodypaint, Henna, Art, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Birthday Parties, Talent Booking, Performing Arts, Trade Shows, Glitter Tattoos, Balloon Artist, Live Events
Education
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education
Mehlville Senior High School 1979 — 1982
High School Diploma, General Studies
SUPERVALU July 2014 - Present
SuperValu December 2004 - Present
Strategic Equipment & Supply Corporation January 2003 - November 2004
Buffets, Inc. 1996 - 2002
Skills
Budgets, Food Service, Purchasing, Project Management, Restaurants, Retail, Inventory Management, Leadership, Team Leadership, Procurement, Management, Food, Negotiation, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Grocery, Sales, Logistics, Merchandising
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
University of Minnesota Duluth 1980 — 1985
BA
Clearent April 2015 - Present
MasterCard May 2009 - March 2015
Technology Partners, working at MasterCard August 2008 - May 2009
Stuart Maue June 2007 - August 2008
Pearson (NCS/Pearson) October 2006 - June 2007
Buffets, Inc. April 2001 - October 2006
Skills
JSP, PL/SQL, AJAX, ASP.NET, T-SQL, Core Java, Servlets, Databases, XHTML, VB.NET, Visual Basic, C++, Solution Development, MySQL, XML, JavaScript, Access, Web Applications, CSS
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Software Engineering
Axia College 2005 — 2006
Associate of Arts in Business Management
University of Missouri-Saint Louis 1986 — 1986
Computer Science
University of Missouri-Rolla 1985 — 1986
Electrical Engineering
Accenture June 2014 - Present
Buffets, Inc. September 2011 - February 2013
CSM Bakery Products April 2010 - August 2011
Children's Home Society & Family Services April 2007 - September 2009
Hearth & Home Technologies October 2002 - October 2006
Skills
Employee Relations, Performance Management, Workers Compensation, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Onboarding, Human Resources, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, FMLA, HRIS, Coaching, Training, ADP HRB, Benefits Administration, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Program Management, Employee Wellness, Employee Communications, Personnel Management, Strategy, Leadership, Interviews, Taleo, New Hire Orientations, Management, Applicant Tracking..., HR Policies, Internet Recruiting, Workforce Planning, Employee Training, College Recruiting, Policy, Internal Communications, Temporary Placement, Employment Law, PeopleSoft, Conflict Resolution
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1995
MA, Hispanic Literature
Ursinus College 1988 — 1992
BA, Spanish, Cum Laude
Fair Isaac Corp Sr. ManagerFICO2001 - Present
Click Ship Direct 2000 - 2001
Reliastar 1999 - 2000
Buffets Inc 1994 - 1999
Fullfillment Systems Inc 1992 - 1994
Unisys 1984 - 1992
Skills
Analytics, Predictive Analytics
Education
Brown College 1981 — 1982
Computer Programming, Studies included assembler programming, COBOL, RPGII, and FORTRAN. Database programming with IMS.
WGG, Inc June 2012 - Present
Eyeworks January 2012 - January 2014
Eyeworks USA October 2007 - January 2013
NSBN LLP 2007 - 2007
Dauby O'Connor & Zaleski, LLC 2004 - 2007
Buffets, Inc 2004 - 2004
Skills
Financial Reporting
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business 2000 — 2004
BS, Accounting and Finance
Indiana University Bloomington 2000 — 2004
Business
US Bank May 2008 - Present
US Bank May 2008 - Present
Retired May 2008 - May 2013
Thomas Engineering Company - Minneapolis - MN 2002 - 2008
Buffets, Inc. September 1994 - December 1999
Dyco Petroleum Corp January 1985 - May 1989
Honeywell August 1978 - December 1982
Skills
VPN, Cisco Technologies, VMware, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, Servers, Data Center, Windows Server
Education
University of Florida 1973 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Edmentum September 2013 - Present
Minnesota Public Radio 2005 - Present
Podium Sports Marketing February 2004 - Present
Insight July 2008 - September 2013
Insight 2008 - 2009
Buffets, Inc. October 2001 - April 2008
VISI 1999 - 2001
Vallon, Inc. 1997 - 1999
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Project Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Customer Service, Program Management, Project Planning, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Ad Hoc Reporting, Coordination, Mentoring, Management, Training, Time Management, Integration, Business Analysis, Process Improvement
Education
University of Arizona 1994 — 1997
B.A., Communication, Communication, Sociology
General Mills April 2011 - Present
Buffets, Inc. July 2006 - February 2009
Buffets, Inc November 2000 - February 2006
Arden International Kitchens 1999 - 2000
Darden Restaurants September 1993 - August 1999
Darden Restaurants September 1991 - September 1993
General Mills November 1984 - September 1991
Skills
Leadership, Food Industry, Food Science, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Food Safety, Human Resources, Training, Food, Food Service, Management, Product Development, Strategy, Project Planning, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Food Manufacturing, R&D, P&L Management, Food Technology, Purchasing
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2009 — 2009
Business
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1984 — 1990
Masters, Food Science
Luther College 1979 — 1983
B.A., Biology
Gander Mountain January 2014 - Present
OLR March 2012 - January 2014
Buffets Inc April 2010 - March 2012
Siemens November 2006 - April 2010
City of Minneapolis November 2005 - October 2006
ACT Inc August 1998 - October 2005
Skills
PL/SQL, SQL, Toad, Unix, Oracle, Java, JSP, Shell Scripting, Perl, C, Struts, Oracle Retail, SQL Loader, Ksh, AIX, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Development, Enterprise Architecture, Oracle E-Business Suite, Visio, SDLC, Oracle Applications, Oracle Reports, Testing, JavaScript, Hibernate, Requirements Gathering
Education
Minnesota State University 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Science
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1995 — 1998
BS, Computer Science
CSM Corporation August 2007 - Present
Entero (Formerly TouchPointe) August 2006 - August 2007
Entero (Formerly TouchPointe) August 2006 - August 2007
Entero (Formerly TouchPointe) August 2006 - November 2006
Buffets, Inc. March 2001 - August 2006
Buffets, Inc. March 2001 - July 2002
American Express Financial Advisors June 1988 - February 2001
American Express Financial Advisors January 1996 - July 1999
American Express Financial Advisors December 1992 - December 1995
American Express Financial Advisors June 1988 - November 1992
Education
University of Saint Thomas
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Carlson School of Management, Accounting and Finance
Napona Inc. October 2010 - Present
kelloggs August 2005 - June 2010
Coca-Cola Enterprises July 2003 - August 2005
Hooters of America November 2000 - July 2003
Golden Corral May 1999 - November 2000
Buffets, Inc June 1994 - May 1999
Skills
Food Service, P&L, P&L Management, Profit, Sales Management, Sales, Income Statement, Leadership, Management, Budgets, Training, Customer Service, Team Building
Education
Miami University 1993 — 1994
Did not finish, Business / Restaurant Management
Middletown High School 1989 — 1993
Dairy Queen October 2014 - Present
TCF Bank January 2013 - October 2014
M. A. Mortenson Company June 2007 - January 2013
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc March 2005 - June 2007
Buffets, Inc October 1997 - March 2005
Skills
Employee Relations, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Recruiting, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Succession Planning, Training, Leadership, Leadership Development, Team Building, Deferred Compensation, Applicant Tracking..., Temporary Placement, Interviews, Performance Appraisal, Employee Training, Benefits Administration, Process Improvement, Personnel Management, Budgets, Onboarding, Performance Management, Contract Negotiation, Hiring, Affirmative Action, Organizational..., Coaching, Policy, Labor Relations, College Recruiting, Management, HRIS, New Hire Orientations, FMLA, Workforce Planning, Employment Law, Conflict Resolution, Technical Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Employer Branding, Payroll, Corporate Recruiting, HR Policies, Temporary Staffing, Employee Handbooks, Sourcing, Organizational Design
Education
St. Cloud State University
B.A, Psychology and Speech Communication
Prime Therapeutics July 2014 - Present
Prime Therapeutics January 2010 - Present
Prime Therapeutics July 2009 - February 2010
Prime Therapeutics July 2007 - July 2009
Prime Therapeutics December 2004 - July 2007
Buffets, Inc. 1999 - 2004
Wang Global September 1996 - December 1998
Wang September 1996 - December 1998
Getronics September 1996 - December 1998
Dataserv September 1996 - December 1998
Skills
Project Portfolio..., SDLC, PPM, ITIL, Organizational Change, Change Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Shared Services, Metrics, Strategic Planning, Project Intake, Capacity Planning, Resource Management, Business Analysis, Product Development, Process Improvement, product development..., Project Governance, Investment Governance, Planview, Leadership, PMO, Strategy, Governance
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1996
B.A., English & Speech Communications (Double Major)
Grumpy's Red Dot Spirits, LLC June 2013 - Present
UniPro Foodservice 2008 - June 2013
Buffets, Inc. April 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Seafood, Purchasing, Food Service, Food, Restaurants, Beef, Retail, Customer Service, Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Procurement, Sales
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1980 — 1984
Merryck and Co. January 2013 - Present
Hodgdon Powder Company January 2015 - Present
Victorian Trading Co. May 2015 - Present
B Cellars January 2014 - Present
Jack's Stack Restaurant Group 2009 - Present
Consumer Growth Partners 2007 - Present
Unlimited Tours and Safaris January 2014 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2009 - 2012
Applebee's International 1995 - 2007
Lifetime / Kimberly Quality Care 1990 - 1995
Skills
Private Equity, Restaurants, Franchising, Management Consulting, Strategy, Executive Coaching, Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Statement, Leadership Development, Mergers, Forecasting, Team Building, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Coaching, Leadership, P&L Management, Business Planning, Consulting, Business Strategy, Executive Management, Management, Entrepreneurship, Restructuring, P&L, Business Process..., Team Leadership, New Business Development, Start-ups, Business Development
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1973 — 1977
Bachelor’s Degree, BSBA Accountancy
Delta Air Lines September 2007 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2005 - 2007
Quantum Companies, Inc 2002 - 2005
Lockheed Martin 1982 - 2002
Skills
Security, Cisco, Active Directory, Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Compliance, Network Administration, Engineering, Windows, Administration, Privacy, Architecture, Firewalls, Checkpoint, Problem Solving, Network Security, Hardware, Requirements Analysis, Computer Hardware, VPN, Vendor Management, Vulnerability Assessment, Risk Assessment, Cisco Technologies, Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, Identity Management, Systems Engineering, Network Design, Disaster Recovery, Windows Server, PCI DSS, Privacy Law, System Administration, CISA, Servers, Electronics, Security Audits, Windows 7, VMware, Business Continuity, IT Audit, Networking, Information Security..., TCP/IP
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1977 — 1982
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Target June 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. January 2010 - June 2012
Buffets, Inc. November 2005 - January 2010
Skills
Policy, Operations Management, Management, Auditing, Team Building, Business Process, Process Improvement, Security, Team Leadership, Leadership, Training, Business Process..., Troubleshooting, Analysis, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2009 — 2014
MBA
The University of North Dakota 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance and Management
Better Baked Foods March 2015 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2012 - September 2013
Buffets, Inc. 2009 - August 2012
Buffets, Inc 2001 - 2009
Buffets, Inc 1997 - 2001
Italian Oven 1996 - 1997
Italian Oven 1990 - 1996
Skills
Food, Restaurant Management, Multi-unit, Food Service, Restaurants, Income Statement, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Food Safety, Customer Service, Catering, Franchising, Training, P&L, Retail, Culinary Skills, Hospitality, Profit
Education
Penn State University 1975 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Development
Allianz Life February 2014 - Present
Ameriprise Financial January 1998 - February 2014
Buffets, Inc. 1993 - 1997
Skills
Enterprise Architecture, SDLC, Architecture, Solution Architecture, IT Strategy, Vendor Management, Requirements Gathering, Mobile Applications, Business Analysis, Security, Integration, Visio, Software Project..., Disaster Recovery, Program Management, SOA, ITIL, Architectures, Requirements Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Supervalu August 2010 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2002 - 2010
ConAgra Foods 2001 - 2002
Arden International Kitchens 2000 - 2001
McCormick 1993 - 1997
Nestle Stouffers Frozen Foods 1987 - 1993
Skills
Food, Product Development, Food Science
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BS, Food Science and Nutrition
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
Carlisle Corp 2012 - Present
Buffets Inc 2011 - 2012
AvalonBay 2010 - 2011
Marsh 2007 - 2009
Starbucks Coffee Company 2003 - 2006
Yum! Brands 1989 - 2003
Skills
Real Estate Development, Property Management, Facilities Management, Team Building, Lease Administration, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Portfolio Management, Operations Management, Real Estate Transactions, Income Statement, Leadership, Apartments, Rentals, Construction, Leases, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Asset Management, Residential Homes, Retail, Real Estate, Customer Service, Contract Management, Financial Analysis, Management, Managerial Finance, Vendor Management, Corporate Real Estate, Yardi, Disposition, Affordable Housing, Property, P&L, Real Estate Economics
Education
Emory University
ba, psychology
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
mba, finance
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
Famous Dave's of America 2005 - Present
Oxford Hill Development Group 2002 - 2005
Buffets, Inc. 1991 - 2002
Skills
Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate..., Real Estate Development, Franchise Consulting, Real Estate Developer..., Broker Relationships, Retail Site Selection, Real Estate Transactions, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Transaction Processing, Lease Administration, Transaction Management, Lease Negotiations, Lease Documentation, Asset Dispositions, Acquisitions
Education
The University of Montana - School of Business Administration
Bachelor's Degree, Finance, General
Food Management Investors, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Food Management Investors, Inc. May 2006 - June 2013
Certes Financial Pros 2004 - 2006
Best Buy 2004 - 2005
Buffets, Inc. 1987 - 2000
TGI Fridays 1981 - 1986
Carlson Companies 1978 - 1981
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Great Plains Software, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Budgets, General Ledger, Inventory Management, GAAP, Income Statement, Cost Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, P&L, Team Building, Customer Service, Finance, Internal Audit
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1988 — 1992
MBA, Finance
The University of North Dakota 1974 — 1978
BSBA, 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
Galls, LLC October 2013 - Present
Buffets, Inc. November 1995 - October 2013
Multifoods 1987 - 1995
National Car Rental January 1985 - June 1987
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Income Tax, SEC filings, Accounting, Finance, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Budgets, Restaurants, Financial Analysis
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1995 — 1999
MBT, Taxation
University of Minnesota Duluth 1980 — 1984
Bachelors, Accounting
Ocean Beauty Seafoods January 2008 - Present
Holland America Line January 2007 - December 2007
The Home Depot 2000 - 2005
Buffets Inc June 1994 - January 1999
Skills
Accounting, General Ledger, Forecasting, Account Reconciliation, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, Management, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Access, Food, Outlook, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics AX, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Time Management, Auditing, Microsoft Office, Financial Accounting
Education
Central Washington University 2004 — 2006
Accounting and Finance
UnitedHealth Group January 2015 - Present
Buffets, Inc. June 2002 - December 2014
Fingerhut 1997 - 2002
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Applications, Databases, Oracle, Unix, Data Warehousing, SDLC, Oracle HR, SQL, Oracle Discoverer, Business Intelligence, Troubleshooting, Shell Scripting, Unix Shell Scripting, HP-UX, AIX
Education
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts, British History
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Arts, British History
Hog Wild Pit BBQ Company March 2014 - Present
Memphis Barbecue Company July 2012 - March 2014
Maverick Southern Kitchens October 2010 - August 2012
Buffets Inc 2009 - 2010
n/a August 1997 - June 2007
Applebee's 1994 - 1997
Apple Gold Group 1992 - 1997
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Franchising, Coaching, Culinary Skills, Team Building, Income Statement, Multi-unit, Recruiting, Profit, Catering, Food, Food Service, Menu Development, New Restaurant Openings, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Sales, Leadership, Training, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Hospitality Management, Management, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Hiring, Time Management, Banquets, Retail, Operations Management, Fine Dining, Hospitality Industry, P&L Management, Process Scheduler, Food Safety, Cuisine, Wine, Franchise Consulting, ServSafe, Sanitation, Labor Control, P&L, Pre-opening, Cooking, Labor Management, Serve Safe Certified
Education
Furman University 1975 — 1979
b/a, physical edu
Wells Fargo February 2007 - Present
IT Doctors 2005 - 2005
Buffets Inc. 1999 - 2004
Wilder Research Center 1993 - 1995
Skills
PL/SQL, Unix, Perl, SQL, Ksh, Awk, Unix Shell Scripting, Oracle, ETL, Shell Scripting, Linux, DB2, Software Development, Autosys, Data Analysis, AIX, HP-UX, Databases, Data Warehousing, SDLC, Team Leadership, Agile Methodologies, Requirements Analysis, Business Intelligence, Data Integration, Enterprise Architecture, Oracle Applications, SOA, Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, SQL*Plus, AIX 5.x, Oracle Reports, Informix 4GL, HTML emails, XML programming, Visio, Systems Analysis
Education
The University of North Dakota 1984 — 1986
B.S., Computer Science
Brainerd Community College 1981 — 1983
AA, Science Emphasis
Brainerd High School 1978 — 1981
Hollywood Boulevard/Hobson Financial Group of Illinois February 2014 - Present
Hollywood Boulevard-Hollywood Palms January 2009 - January 2014
OSI, Industries, LLC July 2008 - January 2009
Buffets INc November 2000 - June 2008
Darden Restaurants November 1990 - May 2000
Education
Columbia College
B.S., Business Management
Guild Incorporated October 2010 - Present
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services November 2009 - July 2010
Wegner LLP December 2004 - July 2009
MBEG LLP January 1999 - December 2004
Virchow Krause & Co. LLP 1996 - 1998
Buffets, Inc. 1987 - 1993
Skills
Accounting, Tax Preparation, Nonprofits, Financial Reporting, Auditing, GAAP, Payroll, QuickBooks, Financial Statements, CPA, Accounts Payable, Corporate Tax, Bookkeeping
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1989 — 1995
BSB, Accounting
Verizon April 2011 - January 2012
Blue Cross Blue Shield October 2010 - February 2011
InfoSys Solutions Inc July 2009 - December 2009
Blue Cross Blue Shield March 2007 - June 2009
Delta Air Lines June 2006 - March 2007
Land O'Lakes November 2003 - May 2006
Wells Fargo (Weichart Financial) May 2003 - October 2003
GMAC August 2002 - April 2003
U.S. Bancorp Inc., & Piper Jaffrey Investments Inc. December 2000 - January 2002
Buffets, Inc. February 1999 - February 2000
Skills
IT Management, Project Management, Program Management, Integration
Education
University of Florida
Ph.D
SAB Web Design June 2009 - Present
Raeven Systems August 2001 - November 2009
Jacmar Foodservice Distribution August 2008 - December 2008
Sierra Coast Investments Inc August 2007 - February 2008
Aflac 2008 - 2008
Buffets Inc June 2006 - August 2007
Harman Corp May 2002 - July 2007
Lucent Technologies February 2000 - August 2001
BEST Consulting 1996 - 2001
BEST Consulting June 1997 - February 2000
Skills
CSS, Web Development, Programming, Photoshop, Illustrator, SQL, PHP, HTML, Web Design, Project Management, Dreamweaver, JavaScript, CGI, Technical Writing, Call Centers, Website Development, Networking, Graphic Design, XML, Business Analysis, Integration, Sales, Requirements Analysis
Education
OSC 2008 — 2009
Web Design and Programming
De Anza College 1980 — 1984
Computer Science/Business
Military Training United States Air Force 1974 — 1979
Computer Operations
La Salle Academy 1970 — 1974
Pearson VUE February 2014 - Present
GED Testing Service January 2013 - February 2014
GED Testing Service October 2011 - January 2013
Share Point Credit Union April 2008 - December 2010
Buffets Inc May 2007 - April 2008
Farmers InsuranceInsurance September 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Financial Analysis, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, General Ledger, Project Management, Financial Statements, Cash Flow, Software Documentation, Research, Process Improvement, Microsoft Office, Forecasting, Analysis, Operational Process..., Operational Cost..., Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Budgets, Finance, Auditing, Credit
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2009 — 2012
MBA, Finance and Strategy
Metro State University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Pacific Life July 2004 - Present
Buffets, Inc. January 2001 - March 2004
USBank March 1997 - April 2000
Ameriprise Financial December 1995 - March 1997
West Publishing June 1992 - November 1995
Skills
Oracle, SQL, SDLC, Databases, Oracle Applications, Unix, Relational Databases, Business Objects, Data Warehousing, Perl, PL/SQL, Unix Shell Scripting, Oracle Reports, Oracle HR
Education
University of St. Thomas 1994 — 1996
M.S., Software Engineering
University of Minnesota-Morris 1988 — 1992
B.A., Computer Science
District School Board of Pasco County December 2014 - Present
Buffets, Inc August 2011 - April 2013
ATK 1981 - 1990
Skills
Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Leadership, Payroll, Interviews, Onboarding, FMLA, Workforce Planning, Labor Relations, Microsoft Office
Education
University of St. Thomas
MS, Manufacturing System
Iowa State University 1975 — 1980
BS, Industrial Administration
RocketRider Pictures, LLC September 2015 - September 2015
Three's A Crowd September 2015 - September 2015
"Gringos" June 2015 - July 2015
Suburban Community Channels October 2014 - April 2015
Suburban Community Channels October 2012 - October 2014
TVbyGIRLS July 2011 - July 2013
Finnmax LLC / The Voice Casting 4 July 2012 - July 2012
"One Ball Day" - Short Film July 2011 - September 2011
Buffets, Inc. November 2008 - June 2011
"The Pony Collector" - dir. Jason Ho - Short Film February 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Facebook, twitter, Constant Contact, Wordpress, Advertising, Event Planning, Social Media, Public Relations, WordPress, Management, Social Networking, Film, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Leadership
Education
Art Institute International Minnesota 2008 — 2011
B.S.
University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts 2003 — 2005
Orion 2011 - 2012
Buffets, Inc 2009 - 2010
Buffets, Inc April 2005 - February 2009
Buffets, Inc. 1990 - 2005
Buffets, Inc. 1988 - 1990
Education
Normandale Community College 1984 — 1987
AA, Accounting, Accounting
Compass Group North America September 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. June 2010 - March 2012
City Cafe January 1997 - March 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Food, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Management, Sales Management, Microsoft Word, Budgets, PowerPoint, Negotiation, New Business Development, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
AgriBank (St. Paul, MN) November 2013 - Present
ING September 1999 - November 2013
Comcast Cable (fka Time Warner Cable; fka Paragon Cable) 1997 - 1999
Buffets, Inc. 1996 - 1997
ZMC, Inc. 1995 - 1996
Skills
Risk Management, Control, Vendor Management, Business Continuity, SOX, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Inventory Control, Staff Development, Staff Management, Staff Planning, Sales Operations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Account Reconciliation, Six Sigma, Payroll Processing, Accounting, Project Finance, Employee Benefits, Insurance, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Resilient, Highly Adaptable, Team Motivator, Humor
Education
The College of St. Scholastica 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Management with Accounting Concentration
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
Buffets, Inc. August 2005 - Present
Buffets, Inc. August 2007 - December 2010
T & R Properties September 2004 - August 2006
Education
The Ohio State University 1978 — 1981
HoneyBaked Ham October 2013 - Present
All Star Enterprise April 2011 - September 2013
Buffets, Inc. November 2006 - January 2011
Ryans November 1992 - October 2006
Skills
Team Building, Customer Service, Management, Training, Food & Beverage, Leadership, Time Management, Inventory Management, Restaurant Management, Catering
Education
Middle Georgia State College
The University of Georgia
Industrial Psychology
Bulabula Fashions September 2010 - Present
Buffets, Inc. July 1994 - August 2010
Skills
New Restaurant Openings, Labor Control, Food Cost Analysis, Food Cost Management, Serve Safe Certified, Certified Food Manager, Food Service Operations, Labor Optimization, Multi-unit, Driving Results, Multi-Unit Leadership, Income Statement, Food Service, Catering, P
Education
Trinity University
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy/Chemistry
District Court September 2008 - Present
Dakota County District Court October 2002 - Present
District Court February 2007 - September 2008
District Court October 2002 - February 2007
Brigham Group/District Court January 2002 - October 2002
Buffets, Inc September 2001 - December 2001
S/L Group, Inc May 2001 - September 2001
Study - Dakota County Technical College August 1999 - May 2001
Education
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business 2005 — 2011
BA, Accounting
Dakota County Technical College
Associate, Accounting
Prescott High School
High School/GED
Minnesota School of Business
B.S, Accounting
University Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Other, General
University of Phoenix
Other, Accounting
Houston Foods Inc August 2015 - Present
SMI August 2012 - August 2015
Buffets, Inc. 2007 - August 2012
Buffets, Inc. 2004 - 2007
Buffets, Inc. 2002 - 2004
Utica Rental Systems dba Colortyme 1997 - 2002
Education
Sulphur High School 1984 — 1988
Diploma, Basic
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Newk's Eatery October 2015 - Present
Buffets, Inc. May 1995 - September 2015
Skills
Team Building, Mentoring, Guest Relations, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Customer Relations, Leadership Development, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Budgeting, Customer Service, Planning, Team Management, Business Strategy
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 1986 — 1990
BS, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Datalink July 2014 - Present
Minnesota Wild September 2005 - Present
Ovation Brands February 2012 - June 2014
Buffets, Inc. June 2010 - February 2012
Buffets, Inc. May 2008 - June 2010
Target June 2000 - January 2007
Minnesota Wild owned retail store at Mall of America June 2000 - January 2007
EXPRESS April 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Hard Worker, Team Building, Teamwork, Customer Service, Outgoing, Team Leadership, Comfortable working..., Work Very Well with..., Retail, Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Time Management, Event Planning, Sports, Facebook
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2006
Sports and Sales Marketing
Normandale Community College 2002 — 2004
Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Superior 2001 — 2001
LAKEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 1998 — 2001
High School Diploma
M.J. TeddyBear Day Care May 1997 - Present
Buffets Inc. March 1993 - June 1997
Denny's December 1990 - March 1993
Skills
Strong Organizational..., Time Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making skills, Multitasking, problem resolution, decision making, Staff Training, Training & Development, training skills, Procedure Review, Procedure Analysis
Education
University of Phoenix 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business Administration
Virginia Wesleyan College 1987 — 1990
BA, Mathematics/Secondary Education
Sartomer USA, LLC May 2012 - Present
Marcum LLP September 2008 - May 2012
Buffets, Inc. August 1997 - September 2008
Skills
Spanish, Accounting, French, Problem Solving, Excel, Word, Outlook, Detailed Analysis, Team Leadership, Auditing, Financial Statements, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Financial Accounting, QuickBooks, CPA, Income Tax, Tax, Assurance, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, Accruals, Variance Analysis, Inventory Management, Tax Returns, Accounts Receivable, Analysis, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 2005 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Accounting
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College 1995 — 1996
Associate's degree, Specialized Technology
Buffets, Inc. November 1993 - Present
James River Corporation May 1980 - August 1993
James River Corporation August 1979 - August 1993
Skills
Manage Distribution and..., Food, Inventory Management, Food & Beverage, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Profit, Purchasing, Team Building, People Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1970 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (BS), Music Teacher Education and Coaching Certification Basketball / Hockey
Progressive Insurance September 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. 2010 - 2012
Coastal Lending Services June 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Outlook, CALIX, Communication Skills, Multi Tasking, Master Scheduling, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Loan Servicing, Home Equity Loans, Home Equity Lines of..., Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, New Restaurant Openings, Training
Education
University of Central Florida 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Daytona State College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Golden Corral April 2006 - Present
Buffets, Inc. June 2001 - April 2006
Taco Jhons January 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Restaurant Management, Catering, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Food, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Culinary Skills, New Restaurant Openings
Education
Universidad de Guadalajara 1978 — 1983
Licensiado en trabajo social
New Era Fooods July 2015 - Present
Buffets Inc September 2013 - Present
bon appetit management company 1997 - 2013
Skills
Restaurants, Restaurant Management
Education
Dominican University of California 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Buffets Inc. 2007 - 2013
Education
San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Teaching/Physical Education, c+
American Walk in Coolers June 2012 - Present
Perfect Temperature Inc. December 1998 - June 2008
Buffets Inc August 1996 - June 1997
Sizzler International August 1992 - June 1996
Skills
Refrigeration and..., Sales, Manufacturing
Education
Long Beach City College
Smashburger February 2012 - Present
Buffets Inc 1997 - 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Restaurants, Catering, Hospitality, Restaurant Management, Food
Education
Illinois State University 1986 — 1991
Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology
Panera Bread July 2007 - Present
Buffets inc. April 1991 - January 2002
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Catering, PowerPoint, Restaurants, Team Building, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Employee Training, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership Development
Education
St. Catherine University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Buffets, Inc. 2007 - Present
MCL Restaurant & Bakery March 1998 - October 2007
Olive Garden February 1996 - March 1998
Skills
Ability to train, Customer Service, Culinary Skills, Customer Retention, Creative Problem Solving, Work Ethic
Education
University of Cincinnati
1 year of studies, Mathematics
Aurico April 2006 - Present
Jeepers! Inc. March 1998 - October 2005
Buffets Inc. December 1995 - July 1998
Denny's December 1992 - December 1995
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University
Master’s Degree, Human Resources
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Bachelor’s Degree, Business/Public Administration