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University of Minnesota August 2014 - Present
Texas State University August 2013 - June 2014
Mood Media November 2011 - August 2013
Lowe's Home Improvement September 2012 - June 2013
Ignite Restaurant Group October 2007 - July 2010
Joe's Crab Shack May 2003 - October 2007
Shaw Material Handling Systems, Inc. 2000 - 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, Oracle E-Business Suite, Unity, Aloha, Training, Management, Interviewing Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Supply Ordering, Employee Relations, Staff Development, Staff Management, Schedules, Local Marketing, Quality Management, New Hire Orientations, Maintenance, New Hire Paperwork, Paperwork, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Troubleshooting, Call Center, Food Safety, Document Drafting, Teaching English as a..., Teaching, Customer Service, Employee Training, Marketing, Recruiting, Interviews, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Human Resources, Retail, Hiring, Time Management, Teamwork, Payroll, Leadership, Team Leadership, SPSS, Sales, Outlook, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Word
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2014 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Work and Organizations
Texas State University-San Marcos 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration, Business
The University of Memphis 2005 — 2007
Master of Arts, English as a Second Language
Christian Brothers University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude
Millington Central High School
High School
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2014 - April 2015
Real Mex Restaurants May 2013 - October 2013
Fuddruckers June 2012 - January 2013
Dave & Buster's April 2004 - March 2012
Pizza Pirates February 2002 - August 2004
Trek Bicycle Corporation January 1994 - August 1996
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Catering, Hospitality, Food, Hospitality Management, Corporate Events, Process Scheduler, Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Service, Hiring, Meeting Planning, Menu Development, Hospitality Industry, Inventory Management, P&L
Education
Chaffey College 1993 — 1995
International Business
Slim Chickens October 2013 - Present
Rothschild Consulting November 2012 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2013 - October 2013
Hooters of America November 2011 - October 2012
Applebees International March 2003 - November 2011
Romacorp, Inc. 2000 - 2003
Metromedia Restaurant Group August 1988 - 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, People-oriented, Financial Results, Quality of Operations, Food & Beverage, Franchising, International..., Restaurant Management, Leadership, Culinary Skills, Restaurants, Management, Income Statement, Hiring, Food, Hospitality, Profit, Training, Menu Development, Multi-unit, P&L Management, Inventory Management, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Time Management, Recipes, Sales, ServSafe, New Restaurant Openings, Wine, Team Building, Employee Training, Food Service, Hospitality Industry, Catering, Marketing, Operations Management, Customer Satisfaction, Food Safety, Hospitality Management, Labor Control, Purchasing, Fine Dining, P&L, Serve Safe Certified
Education
Johnson and Wales University
Associate of Arts (AA), Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2015 - Present
BDO USA, LLP June 2012 - April 2015
Skills
Tax, Corporate Tax, Income Tax, Tax Accounting, Partnership Taxation, Tax Research, CPA, Accounting, Financial Analysis
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Accounting
Texas State University-San Marcos 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mathematics
Hewlett-Packard January 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2014 - September 2014
IBM May 2013 - May 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group December 2011 - May 2013
Best Buy June 2008 - December 2011
Skills
SQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Java, Troubleshooting, Oracle, Software Development, C#, Hardware, SharePoint, Networking, ASP.NET, IT Strategy, Visual Studio, Virtualization, VMware
Education
Midland College 2005 — 2007
Computer Science
Resort Lifestyle Communities July 2013 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2012 - July 2013
Holiday Retirement August 2009 - September 2012
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (International Coffee & Tea, LLC) October 2008 - August 2009
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (International Coffee & Tea, LLC) November 2007 - October 2008
Angel City Chorale January 2005 - March 2008
Public Storage November 2004 - November 2007
University of Southern California August 2003 - December 2004
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions August 1993 - November 2004
Prentice Hall January 1990 - April 1992
Skills
Team Building, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Coaching, Organizational..., Talent Management, Performance Management, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Organizational..., Change Leadership, New Store Openings, Needs Analysis, Blended Learning, Educational Technology, Succession Planning, Learning Management..., Multicultural Education, Program Evaluation, Senior Living..., Training Delivery, Recruiting, Leadership, Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Human Resources, Management, Staff Development, Conflict Resolution, Employee Relations, Training, Hiring, Instructional Design, Workshop Facilitation, Program Management, E-Learning, Career Development, Policy, Executive Coaching, Personnel Management, Workforce Planning, HRIS, New Hire Orientations, Management Development, Time Management, Deferred Compensation, College Recruiting, Performance Improvement
Education
University of Southern California 2001 — 2008
The University of Texas at Austin 1985 — 1988
B.A.
MetLife June 2014 - Present
California Polytechnic State University October 2013 - June 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2011 - January 2014
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Photoshop, Accounting, Leadership, Sales, Event Planning, Management, Time Management
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2013 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), General Management
University of California, Irvine 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminology
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2014 - Present
Consulting February 2014 - May 2014
Patina Restaurant Group July 2013 - January 2014
PwC January 2012 - June 2013
The Pines Steakhouse San Manuel Casino February 2008 - January 2012
Education
California State University-San Bernardino 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting
The French Culinary Institute, New York, NY 1999 — 2000
Gran Diplome, Classic French Cuisine
Ignite Restaurant Group February 2013 - Present
REAL MEX RESTAURANTS 1993 - 2011
RESCOM SERVICES August 1996 - December 1997
EL TORITO RESTAURANT July 1993 - August 1996
MILANO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT March 1988 - July 1993
EL TORITO RESTAURANT February 1983 - March 1988
Skills
Personnel Management, Business Management, Customer Service, Safety, Food Service Sanitation, OSHA Standards &..., Workplace Harassment, Management, Process Scheduler, Recruiting, Budgets, Food Service, Hiring, Hospitality, Human Resources, Interviews, Labor Control, Multi-Unit, Multi-unit, New Restaurant Openings, Payroll, Restaurant Management
Education
Palomar College
General Studies
Ignite Restaurant Group July 2014 - August 2015
PCS-CTS January 2014 - July 2014
SourceHOV April 2012 - November 2013
FFE Transportation Services August 2010 - April 2012
i2 Technologies December 2000 - June 2010
Skills
Consolidated Financial..., Transition Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Software..., Forecasting, PeopleSoft, Great Plains Software, Financial Reporting, SEC filings, General Ledger, GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Oracle Applications, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Consolidation, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Process Improvement, US GAAP, Revenue Recognition, SEC Filings
Education
Louisiana State University 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Louisiana State University
BS, Finance/Accounting
Country Club of Fairfax August 2015 - Present
Five Guys Enterprises 2013 - April 2015
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2010 - August 2012
1919, Inc. 2012 - 2012
Skills
Employee Relations, Restaurants, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Leadership, Analysis, Office Operations, Data Entry, Food Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel
Education
Christopher Newport University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2013 - December 2014
Whole Foods Market July 2006 - May 2013
Skills
Restaurants, Catering, Restaurant Management, Customer Service, Food, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Inventory Management, Team Building, Hiring, Time Management
Education
Delgado Community College
Univeristy of New Orleans
Luby's May 2013 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2012 - May 2013
Kroger March 2007 - April 2012
CVS Pharmacy December 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Restaurants, Food Service, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Food, Culinary Skills, Catering, Cooking, Hospitality, Inventory Management, Wine, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Food Safety, Staff Development, Staff Management, Restaurant Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Beverage, Banquets, ServSafe, Bartending, Serve Safe Certified, Employee Training, Sanitation, Food Preparation, Food Quality, Menu Costing, Chef, Seafood, Labor Management
Education
University of Houston 2011 — 2013
Hotel and Restaurant Management, Food and Beverage Operations, 3.6
Houston Community College 2005 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2010 - Present
Ted's Montana Grill February 2006 - March 2010
O'Charley's December 1993 - January 2006
Skills
Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Food, Menu Development, Catering, Food Service, Culinary Skills, Hospitality Management, Income Statement, Cooking, Customer Service, Team Building, Wine, Inventory Management, Budgets, Event Planning, Employee Relations, Event Management, New Restaurant Openings, P&L, Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1986 — 1989
Bachelors, GSLA&S
University of Maryland
HEB June 2007 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group October 2005 - May 2007
Bashen Corporation November 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Employment Law, Legal Compliance, Intellectual Property, Legal Research, Contract Negotiation, Employee Relations, Licensing, Mediation, Litigation Management, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Litigation, Policy
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), with High Honors, Psychology and Sociology
University of Houston Law Center
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2015 - Present
Francesca's Collections 2012 - 2015
Chico's FAS Inc. 2003 - 2012
Gymboree Inc. 2000 - 2003
Gymboree Inc. 1997 - 2000
GAP Inc. 1995 - 1997
GAP Inc. 1992 - 1995
GAP Inc. 1990 - 1992
Haggar Apparel Company 1988 - 1990
Skills
JDA, SAP, PTC FlexPLM, IT Strategy, Team Leadership, RFID, Store Operations, Omni-Channel Integration, ADP, Lawson, Integration, Retail, ADP Payroll, RFID+, Management, Cross-functional Team..., SDLC, Apparel, Leadership, Business Process, Vendor Management, Sourcing, ERP, Process Improvement, Business Intelligence, Inventory Management, E-commerce, Supply Chain Management, Business Process..., Process Management, Business Process..., Forecasting, Business Analysis, PLM Tools
Education
Texas A&M University
BS, Industrial Engineering
Friends of the Houston Public Library July 2015 - Present
The Black Sheep Agency, LLC January 2015 - June 2015
Neuhaus Education Center November 2013 - January 2015
Nino Properties January 2013 - October 2013
American Advertising Federation University of Houston January 2012 - May 2012
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2011 - January 2012
American Advertising Federation University of Houston May 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, After Effects, Microsoft Office, Costume Design, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Marketing Research, Client Services, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Group Presentations, Leading Projects, Film Production, Film Editing, Sound Design, Set Design, Acting, Film Acting, Social Media Relations, Digital Photography, Wedding Photography, Event Photography, Portrait Photography, Photo Editing, Prop Design, Script Editing, Scripting, Concept Development, Conceptual Art, Drawing, Painting, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Creative Direction, Social Media, Time Management, Advertising, Facebook, Blogging, Social Networking, Final Cut Pro, WordPress, Newsletters, Adobe Creative Suite, Video, Media Relations
Education
University of Houston 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General
San Jacinto College 2007 — 2009
Associates, Drama/Theatre
Homer Hanna High School
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar July 2014 - Present
Mimi's Cafe May 2013 - June 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group December 2012 - May 2013
Ignite Restaurant Group October 2009 - October 2012
Pick Up Stix 2005 - 2009
Carlson Restaurants / T.G.I. Friday's 2000 - 2005
Skills
Employee Training, Organizational Design, Employee Recognition, Culture Change, Change Management, Employee Handbooks, Food & Beverage, Labor Relations, FMLA, International HR, Customer Service, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Management, Interviews, Food Service, Leadership, Training, Employee Relations
Education
Temple University 1987 — 1990
BA, Theater Arts
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 1985 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2014 - Present
ChaseSource October 2013 - March 2014
Brunel Energy February 2013 - August 2013
ProHealth Staffing January 2012 - February 2013
Fortis College- Houston of Education Affiliates August 2009 - May 2012
Kaplan University June 2007 - August 2009
Theron Jackson & Associates September 2003 - May 2007
AT&T 2005 - 2007
Skills
Recruiting, Employee Relations, Human Resources, College Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Sourcing, Employee Training, Leadership Development, New Hire Orientations, Employee Benefits, Organizational...
Education
Marylhurst University 2015 — 2016
MBA (Expected 2016), Master's Business Administartion
Louisiana Tech University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
C.E. Byrd High School 1998 — 2002
Norton Creative April 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2009 - April 2014
Skills
Graphic Design, Art Direction, InDesign, Graphics, Marketing Strategy, Photography, Collateral, Illustrator, Typography, Web Design, Concept Development, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Logo Design, Banners, Posters, Brand Development, Visual Communication, Branding & Identity
Education
University of Houston 2004 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Graphic Design
Louisiana State University 2003 — 2004
Architecture
ScribeAmerica November 2014 - Present
Mercy Health System July 2011 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2013 - August 2014
Philadelphia Zoo August 2013 - May 2014
Arcadia University August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Public Speaking, BCLS, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Nutrition, Food, Cpr Certified, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Animal Work, Event Planning, CPR Certified, Teamwork
Education
Arcadia University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2013 - April 2015
Fox Filmed Entertainment November 2012 - May 2013
Fox Filmed Entertainment July 2010 - November 2012
Fox Filmed Entertainment August 2009 - July 2010
Fox Filmed Entertainment November 2007 - August 2009
Fox Filmed Entertainment January 2009 - March 2009
PricewaterhouseCoopers May 2005 - November 2007
Tweezerman International LLC May 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Internal Controls, Management, PeopleSoft, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis, Budgets, GAAP, Analysis, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Business Process..., External Audit, Internal Audit
Education
University at Albany, SUNY 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Pearl River High School
Black Walnut Cafe May 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2013 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2012 - March 2013
Whole Foods Market April 2007 - September 2012
Baton Rouge Country Club December 2003 - April 2007
La Madeleine July 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Extensive background in..., Experienced in all..., Strong organizational..., Excellent written and..., Committed to mentoring..., Sustainability, Food, Merchandising, Culinary Skills, Food Service, Seafood, Purchasing, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Menu Development, Training, Food Safety, Leadership, Grocery, Food Industry, Restaurant Management, Recipes, Sanitation, Gourmet, Catering, Inventory Management
Education
Delgado Community College 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Aldine ISD August 2015 - Present
Klein ISD October 2014 - June 2015
Glazier Foods Company April 2011 - August 2012
Boudreaux's Cajun Kitchen July 2009 - January 2010
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2007 - July 2009
Patriot Ford Lincoln Mercury May 2006 - July 2007
Mississippi State University November 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Food, Menu Development, Inventory Management, Restaurants, Catering, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Income Statement, Culinary Skills, Hospitality, Marketing Strategy, Statistics, Market Analysis, Automotive, Advertising, Online Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Radio Advertising, Commercials, Event Planning, Food Industry, Food Safety, Forecasting, Negotiation, New Business Development, P, Sales Management, P&L, Sales, Marketing, Profit, Purchasing, Customer Satisfaction, Cooking, Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Account Management, Retail, Sales Operations, Budgets, Pricing
Education
University of Houston 2008 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Texas A&M University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Educational Leadership and Administration, Agricultural Business
Comprehensive Medical Inc. August 2013 - Present
Landry's Restaurants February 2013 - August 2013
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2009 - February 2013
Skills
Hospitality Management, Customer Service
Education
Sacramento City College 2007 — 2010
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Joe's Crab Shack May 2013 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group October 2012 - Present
Wilderness at the Smokies Resort April 2011 - September 2012
Sweetpea's Cafe, Gatlinburg TN February 2008 - February 2011
Hard Rock Cafe Gatlinburg March 2001 - March 2008
Skills
New Restaurant Openings, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, Food Quality, Hiring Practices, New Hire Orientations, New Hire Training, Hiring Employees, Strategic Thinking
Education
NYU 1987 — 1990
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
Pomona College 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2012 - Present
PrimeSource Building Products March 2011 - September 2012
DynCorp International August 2009 - March 2011
DynCorp International July 2007 - August 2009
Deloitte & Touche September 2003 - June 2007
Texas Life Insurance June 1999 - May 2003
Skills
SOX, Audit, Accounting, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Compliance, Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Risk Assessment, Business Process, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, GAAP, External Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, Financial Analysis, US GAAP, Enterprise Risk...
Education
Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business 1999 — 2003
BBA and MACC, Accounting
Applebee's October 2014 - Present
Applebee's January 2013 - Present
AJS Advisors LLC September 2008 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2010 - September 2012
TekPayroll February 2009 - May 2010
Live Nation 2005 - 2008
House of Blues Entertainment, Inc. 2003 - 2008
House of Blues April 2001 - March 2003
Skills
Team Building, Finance, Training, Hospitality, Marketing, Leadership, Restaurants, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Hotels, Food, Catering, Event Management, New Business Development, Hospitality Industry, Restaurant Management, Operations Management, Menu Development, Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Strategy, Fine Dining, Income Statement, Food Service, Retail, P&L Management, Sales, Franchising, Customer Service, Business Strategy, Brand Development, Culinary Skills, Hiring, P&L, Time Management, Wine
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BS
MIT
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2012 - March 2015
Financial Marketing Group January 2012 - May 2012
Behringer Harvard May 2011 - January 2012
Allianz Life July 2002 - February 2009
Allianz Life October 2000 - June 2002
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 1998 — 2000
BA, Business Marketing
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Undergrad studies
Cenergy International Services July 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2013 - July 2015
Skills
Recruiting, Management, Training, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Microsoft Excel, Performance Management, PowerPoint, Employee Benefits, Employee Training, Inventory Management, Event Planning
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Service/Bar Hospitality Solutions February 2014 - Present
Gibsons Restaurant Group 2014 - 2015
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2012 - February 2014
Buffalo Wild Wings August 2009 - March 2012
Miller's Ale House June 2008 - May 2009
TGI Fridays July 2002 - April 2008
Skills
Diverse leader with..., 22 new restaurant..., Instructor for ServSafe..., Property Expert Micros..., Bi-Lingual..., Restaurant Management, Event Planning, Micros, Menu Development, Employee Training, Food Service, Food & Beverage, New Restaurant Openings, Restaurants, Food, Hiring, Training, Leadership, P&L Management, Budgets, Catering, MICROS, P&L, Hospitality
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 2000 — 2003
BA, Culinary Arts
Arts Institute 1999 — 2002
BS, Culinary Arts
Ignite Restaurant Group December 2012 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group 2012 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Restaurant Management, Marketing, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Restaurants, Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, Sales, Food Service, Catering, Management, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Sponsorship, Food, Social Networking, Facebook, Advertising, Time Management, Trade Shows, New Restaurant Openings
Education
Old Dominion University 2008 — 2010
BSBA, Management/Marketing
Radford University 2006 — 2007
Ignite Restaurant Group July 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2014 - August 2014
North Point Advisors June 2012 - August 2012
Education
Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Finance
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2013 - Present
Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches June 2011 - March 2013
Romacorp, Inc. (Tony Roma's) September 2006 - May 2011
Applebee's International, Inc. February 2001 - August 2006
Myrtle Beach Pelicans Baseball (Class A Brave's Affiliate) January 2000 - September 2000
Skills
Brand Development, Online Marketing, Franchising, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Marketing, Advertising, Creative Direction, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Social Media, Strategy, Leadership
Education
Oklahoma Baptist University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
EMS USA, Inc. January 2015 - Present
EMS USA, Inc. October 2014 - January 2015
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2014 - September 2014
Deloitte Consulting February 2011 - April 2014
CDI February 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Internal Controls, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Data Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Managerial Finance, Finance, Business Analysis, SAP, Auditing, Corporate Finance, Business Process..., Management Consulting, Accounting, Analysis, Financial Accounting, Risk Management
Education
Penn State University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Accounting and Finance
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2015 - Present
Radioshack Corporation April 2014 - June 2015
General Motors Financial Company Inc. (formerly AmeriCredit Corp) March 2008 - April 2014
Episcopal School July 2007 - March 2008
Southwest Surgical Hospital June 2006 - July 2007
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District January 2006 - May 2006
Crowley Independent School District January 1999 - January 2005
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP January 1996 - January 1999
PwC 1996 - 1999
Texas Rangers, RadioShack Corporation (formerly Tandy Corporation) January 1992 - January 1996
Skills
Financial Reporting, GAAP, SEC filings, Internal Controls, Financial Statements, Accounting
Education
Texas A&M University 1987 — 1991
BBA, Accounting
Azle High School
Enova International July 2014 - Present
Enova International January 2013 - June 2014
Enova International December 2011 - June 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group February 2011 - November 2011
Cash America International January 2009 - July 2010
Cash America International, Inc. October 2007 - January 2009
Cash America International November 2005 - September 2007
Cash America International February 1997 - October 2005
Cash America December 1991 - January 1997
PricewaterhouseCoopers 1985 - 1991
Skills
Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Mergers, New Business Development, Financial Services, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance, Financial Modeling, Process Improvement, Internal Controls, Forecasting, Accounting, Budget, Risk Management
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 2002 — 2004
Executive MBA
Texas Christian University - M.J. Neeley School of Business 1981 — 1985
BBA, Accounting
The Tavern Hospitality Group September 2013 - 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2013 - September 2013
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza & Spirits September 2011 - January 2013
Darden Restaurants 2009 - August 2011
Red Robin March 2004 - June 2009
Red Robin January 2004 - March 2004
Red Robin April 2003 - January 2004
Red Robin October 2002 - March 2003
Hans Enterprises, Inc. February 2000 - September 2002
Red Robin January 1996 - February 2000
Skills
Profit, Leadership, Sales, Finance, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Hospitality, Income Statement, Food, Food Service, Inventory Management, Management, Team Building, Training
Education
Colorado State University-Global Campus 2015 — 2016
Master of Finance, Accounting and Finance, Graduate Level
University of Washington 1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Atlantic Coffee Solutions May 2013 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2009 - May 2013
Republic Services Inc September 2003 - January 2009
Hawker Beechcraft April 1986 - September 2003
Bendix February 1981 - April 1986
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Forecasting, Fixed Assets, Internal Audit, Shared Services, System Design, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Auditing, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Cash Flow Forecasting, Cash Management, Treasury Management, Commercial Banking, System Deployment, SEC filings, SAP R/3, SAP ERP, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Payroll, Payroll Taxes, Asset Managment, SAP, Sarbanes-Oxley, Tax, Financial Audits
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City 1976 — 1979
MBA, Accounting
Emporia State University 1969 — 1973
BA Educ., Education
New Explorations into Science, Technology, and Math (NEST+m) August 2014 - Present
Hilton Worldwide March 2013 - June 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2011 - March 2013
Turtle & Hughes May 2010 - November 2010
North Jersey Therapy & Diagnostics Center May 2007 - December 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, HTML & Javascript, Marketing, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Sales, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Photoshop, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Outlook, Adobe Creative Suite, Market Research, Customer Satisfaction, Analysis, Office Administration, Time Management, Research, CRM, Access, Teamwork, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Leadership
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing
The American College of Thessaloniki, Greece 2011 — 2011
Global Marketing
The College of New Jersey 2007 — 2009
Graphic Design & Marketing
Ignite Restaurant Group December 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2013 - December 2014
Romano's Macaroni Grill August 2011 - June 2013
Romano's Macaroni Grill June 2008 - August 2011
Romano's Macaroni Grill February 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Culinary Skills, New Restaurant Openings, Restaurant Management, Labor Control, ServSafe, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Catering, Hospitality, Restaurants, Fine Dining, Food Safety, Food Preparation, Food, Cooking, Hospitality Management, Banquets, Multi-unit, Bartending, Beverage Development, Alcoholic Beverages, Training, Recipe Development, Recipes, Multi-Unit
Education
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 2002 — 2004
Just Alliance November 2013 - Present
Susman Insurance Agency January 2014 - Present
Freelance Entertainment September 2011 - Present
ITT Technical Institute May 2014 - October 2014
SmartRevenue May 2010 - December 2011
The Art Institutes July 2010 - September 2011
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2010 - March 2011
Tilly's March 2008 - October 2009
Wet Seal, Inc November 2006 - March 2008
Barnes & Noble February 2000 - June 2006
Skills
Marketing, Management Consulting, Retail Marketing, Small Business, Event Management, Event Planning, Event Producing, Fashion Shows, Acting, Film, Creative Writing, Makeup Artistry, Modeling, University Teaching, Special Effects Makeup, Entertainment, Fashion, Social Media, Television, Advertising, Music Videos, Producing, Film Production, Video Production, Visual Merchandising
Education
Colorado Technical University 2008 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
JDF Holdings May 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2013 - April 2014
Ignite Restaurants 2007 - March 2013
Landry's Restaurants 1996 - 2007
Avado Brands 1990 - 1996
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food Service, Multi-unit, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Income Statement, Franchising, Food, Culinary Skills, Hospitality, Catering, Employee Relations, Food Safety, Training, Team Building, Customer Service, Operations Management, Management, P&L, New Restaurant Openings, Leadership
Education
Old Dominion University 1983 — 1988
BSBA, Business Admin, Marketing Major
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2007 - Present
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide 1989 - 2007
Skills
Food & Beverage, Franchising, Multi-unit, Restaurant Management, Food, Menu Development, Restaurants, Food Service, Income Statement
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA, Business
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2013 - Present
Waste Management July 2012 - June 2013
Panda Express October 2010 - July 2012
McDonald's Corporation December 2003 - October 2010
Bank One January 1999 - December 2003
Skills
Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Onboarding, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Recruiting, Restaurants, Employee Engagement, Team Building, Coaching, Interviews, Operations Management, Hiring, PeopleSoft, HRIS, Employee Training, New Hire Orientations, Benefits Administration, Applicant Tracking..., Deferred Compensation
Education
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2010
BS, Business Science
Northwestern University
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2014 - Present
Service Corporation International May 2013 - January 2014
Service Corporation International May 2011 - May 2013
Newpark Resources, Inc May 2009 - May 2011
Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce April 2006 - April 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Lawson, WebFilings, Blackline Systems, FRX Report Launcher, Bally's ACSC Casino..., Data Warehouse, Microsoft Dynamics..., Account Reconciliation, Gaming Industry, Data Warehousing, Accounting, General Ledger, SEC filings, Finance, Year-end Close, Journal Entries, GAAP, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Bank Reconciliation, Variance Analysis, SEC Filings, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis
Education
East Central University 2001 — 2006
B.S., Accounting
Heart of America August 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group November 2010 - July 2015
Skills
Customer Service, Hospitality, Leadership, Team Building, Restaurants
Education
Northwest Missouri State University 1990 — 1994
Psychology, Psychology
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2015 - Present
Top Talent Central LLC September 2013 - September 2015
Top Talent Central LLC September 2013 - September 2014
L'Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge July 2012 - December 2012
J.K. Haynes Elementary Charter School January 2010 - January 2012
Eutopia Salon and Urban Retreat February 2008 - September 2009
Skills
Recruiting, Event Planning, Management, Event Management, Time Management, Marketing, Budgets, Human Resources, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Employee Training, Analysis, Payroll, Program Management, Project Planning, Internet Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Social Media Marketing, Interview Preparation, Business Management, SharePoint, Delphi, Screening, Training & Development, Microsoft Excel, Teaching/mentoring, Financial Analysis, Interviews, Executive Search, Business Networking
Education
Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge 2009 — 2012
Masters, Business Administration
Louisiana State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
Chalak Mitra Group July 2015 - Present
Targeting Director Finance and VP Finance Roles May 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2014 - May 2015
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2013 - March 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group December 2010 - January 2013
Ignite Restaurant Group December 2009 - December 2010
Joe's Crab Shack October 2004 - December 2009
Hour House Inc. 1998 - 2004
Skills
Microsoft Excel: Expert, Microsoft Access:..., Visual Basic, SQL, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Corporate Finance, Competitive Analysis, Accounting, Analysis, Budgets, Customer Service, Finance, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Forecasting, Leadership, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Excel, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Strategic Financial..., Strategic Planning, Management, P, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Internal Controls, Payroll, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, P&L, Financial Planning, Operations Management, Team Building
Education
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
BS, Finance and Accounting
Lifestyle Communities March 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2011 - March 2014
Three Little Pigs LTD August 2002 - March 2011
Skills
Customer Service, P&L Management, Cost Control, Food Safety, Hiring, Employee Training, Cash Handling Experience, Social Media, Local Marketing, Fundraising, Employee Handbooks, Sales
Education
Franklin University
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
The Ohio State University
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Carriage Services December 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2014 - December 2014
Tenaris March 2012 - March 2014
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts June 2010 - March 2012
National Processing Company November 2006 - February 2011
Skills
Audit, Word, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Tax Compliance, Auditing, Tax, Microsoft Word, Financial Accounting, General Ledger
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 2007 — 2010
Bachelors, Accounting
Howard University
JF Hillebrand May 2014 - June 2015
Barry Callebaut August 2012 - May 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group December 2011 - May 2012
Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals May 2010 - December 2011
Rutgers University September 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Food Safety, Food Science, Sensory Evaluation, Microbiology, Nutrition, Ingredients, HACCP, Food Microbiology, Laboratory, Food Quality, Food, Customer Service, Food Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain Operations, Distribution Logistics, LTL, Transportation Planning, Invoicing, Rheology, Chemistry, SAP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, GLP, FDA GMP, Public Health, Public Speaking, Research, Bedside Manner, Infection Control, Multi Tasking, Handle Confidential..., Aseptic Technique, Chocolate, Titration, Confectionery, Autoclave, Baking, Data Analysis, Food Technology
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Nutritional Sciences, 3.039
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2010 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Inventory Management, Restaurants, Team Building, Leadership, Hospitality, Catering, Budgets, Restaurant Management, Food
Education
Lewis University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2012 - Present
S. Charles Public Relations November 2014 - July 2015
Building Bridges May 2014 - August 2014
The Caribbean American Heritage Association May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Public Speaking, Research, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Lobbying
Education
Texas Southern University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Ignite Restaurant Group August 2010 - Present
Skills
Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Document Drafting, Franchising, Lease Administration, Lease Negotiations, Leases, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Tenant, Commercial Leasing, Landlords, Shopping Centers, Management, P, Real Estate, Retail, Outlook, Real Estate Development, Team Building
Education
Hardin-Simmons University
BBS, political science; communication; business
Mattel November 2013 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group October 2011 - August 2013
Various Companies January 2011 - December 2011
The Company of Others January 2010 - July 2010
The Company of Others December 2007 - January 2010
Apple February 2007 - August 2007
Edelman March 2005 - August 2006
NBC Sports June 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Promotions, Research, Press Releases, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Internal Communications, Project Planning, Business Development, Facebook, Management, Leadership, Market Research, New Business Development, Newsletters, Sales, Time Management, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Brand Management, Event Management, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Sponsorship, Social Networking, Brand Development, Brand Awareness, Marketing Research, Event Planning, Direct Marketing, Marketing Management, Market Planning, Digital Strategy
Education
Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2012
MBA
Texas Tech University 1998 — 2002
BA, Advertising, English
Clements High School 1994 — 1998
Norton Creative LLC April 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2013 - April 2014
Broadway 5050 August 2006 - September 2012
Bradford Lawton July 2006 - February 2007
Skills
Packaging, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Layout, Brochures, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Graphics, Illustration, Photography, Painting, Advertising, Art Direction, Concept Development
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 2004 — 2008
BFA, Communication Design
Cushman & Wakefield June 2015 - Present
The Bozzuto Group June 2012 - June 2015
Workgroup for Electronic Delivery (WEDI) January 2012 - April 2012
Ignite Restaurant Group July 2005 - September 2011
RAM Partners, LLC March 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Marketing, Social Media, Sales, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Forecasting, Facebook, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Writing, Event Management, Budget, Outlook, Advertising, Market Planning, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Accounting, Administrative..., Office Administration, Management, Time Management, Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Team Building, Budgets
Education
Towson University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Marketing
Montgomery College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business
Pearland High School 1998 — 2001
High School Degree, College Prep
Wärtsilä North America, Inc. December 2013 - Present
American Payroll Association - Houston Chapter January 2014 - January 2015
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2009 - December 2013
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2009 - December 2013
Houston Press July 2007 - May 2009
Cox Radio Inc January 2001 - January 2006
Skills
Fundamental Payroll..., Payroll Accounting, Payroll Law, Benefit Administration, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Employee Relations, Microsoft Excel, Advertising, Event Management, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Marketing, Restaurants, Public Relations, Negotiation, Benefits Administration, E-Verify, Electronic Onboarding, Office Management, Payroll, Sales, Management, Employee Benefits, Data Entry, Administrative..., Hiring, Human Resources, Recruiting, Onboarding, FMLA, Administrative...
Education
Sam Houston State University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Senior
Lonestar College 2010 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration and Management, General
American Payroll Association 2013 — 2013
(CPP) Payroll Management Course
American Payroll Association 2012 — 2012
(FPC) Payroll Management Course
Cenergy International Services May 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group February 2014 - May 2015
Chain Restaurant Total Rewards Association August 2012 - July 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2010 - January 2014
MasTec, Inc September 2005 - February 2010
Carnival Cruise Lines August 2001 - September 2005
US Army May 1998 - May 2001
Skills
Employee Benefits, Payroll, Leadership, HRIS, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Compensation Strategies, Deferred Compensation, Compensation Structures, Cost Benefit, Management, Strategy, Onboarding, Executive Pay, Strategic Planning, Benefits Administration, Incentive Programs, New Hire Orientations, Succession Planning, Compensation & Benefit, FMLA, Time Management, Employee Engagement, Personnel Management, Organizational..., Performance Management, Talent Management, Hiring, Talent Acquisition, Labor Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Compensation, Team Building, Recruiting, Training, Employee Training, Compensation & Benefits
Education
Florida International University - College of Business
BA International Business, Business Management
Florida International University - College of Business Administration
BA, International Business/Management
CLEAR (clearme.com) May 2014 - Present
BR Guest August 2012 - May 2014
Villa Enterprises Management 2008 - August 2012
Ignite Restaurant Group 2007 - 2008
Landry's Restaurants 2004 - 2006
Landry's Restaurants 2001 - 2004
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Food Service, Employee Relations, Food, Income Statement, Training, Onboarding, Recruiting, Human Resources, Coaching, Team Building, Payroll Services, Benefits Negotiation, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Legal Compliance, Retention Management, SPHR, Multi-unit, Franchising, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Compensation & Benefits..., Employment Law..., Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits Design, Compensation Strategies, Business Profitability, Strategic Human..., Marketing Strategy, Performance Management, Strategic HR, HR Transformation, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Management, Deferred Compensation, Leadership, Hiring, Employee Handbooks
Education
The University of South Dakota 1996 — 2001
BSBA, Business, Marketing, Mass Communications
Central High School 1992 — 1996
High School
Mac Acquisition LLC April 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2013 - April 2015
La Madeleine March 2011 - May 2013
Pf Changs January 2005 - October 2010
Skills
Restaurant Management, Food Service, Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Hiring, Hospitality, Employee Relations, Purchasing, Labor Management, Food, Wine, Inventory Control, Contract Negotiation, ServSafe, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Forecasting, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Data Analysis, Business Process..., Invoice Processing, Policy Analysis, Supplier Negotiation
Education
Texas A&M University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Texas A&M University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Romano's Macaroni Grill March 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group August 2014 - March 2015
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2013 - April 2014
The Feldman Law Firm May 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Franchising, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, SEC Filings, Trademarks, Courts, Trials, Workers Compensation, Corporate Finance, Legal Research, LexisNexis, Commercial Litigation
Education
South Texas College of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (JD)
The University of Texas at Austin 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, American/United States Studies/Civilization
TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants April 2015 - Present
TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants March 2015 - April 2015
TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants August 2014 - March 2015
Ignite Restaurant Group July 2008 - October 2013
Bankers Life and Casualty 2008 - 2009
Monarch Powder Coating 2006 - 2008
Porto Bello 2004 - 2007
Great Lakes Mortgage and Investments 2003 - 2004
Skills
Food Service, Food & Beverage, Income Statement, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, New Restaurant Openings, Catering, Negotiation, Leadership Development, HR Policies, P&L Management, P&L Analysis, R&M, P&L, Management, Culinary Skills, Time Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Hospitality, Inventory Management, Food
Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services
General business degree
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2015 - Present
Brick House Tavern & Tap at Ignite Restaurant Group March 2014 - Present
Romano's Macaroni Grill at Ignite Restaurant Group March 2013 - March 2014
Rave Motion Pictures March 2012 - March 2013
Al Copeland Investments October 2011 - March 2012
Catalano Management & Consulting January 2007 - September 2011
Applebee's/Apple Gold, Raleigh, N Carolina 2004 - 2007
Hard Rock Cafe 2001 - 2004
TGI Friday's July 1987 - November 2001
Skills
Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Leadership, Hospitality, Restaurant Management, Marketing, Sales, Budgets, Leadership Development, Team Building, Profit, Coaching, Customer Service, Management, Team Leadership, Recruiting, Franchising, Food Service, Operations Management, Income Statement, Menu Development, Catering, Strategic Planning, Human Resources, P&L, Food, Multi-unit, Hiring, Change Management, Hospitality Management
Education
State University of New York College at Brockport 1977 — 1979
BA, Psychology
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2014 - Present
The Cheesecake Factory July 2012 - May 2014
Carlson August 1999 - July 2012
Skills
Management, Computers, Web Pages, Programming, Microsoft Applications, Business Services, Databases, Organizational Structure, Software Installation, Networking, Administrative Work, Performance Tuning, Time Management, Information Technology, Inventory, Business Intelligence, Integrity, Software, Bartending, Restaurant Management, Micros, Restaurants, Food Service, Profit Maximization, Culinary Skills, Cooking, Hiring, Friendly Personality, CISA, PCI DSS, Wine, P, Food, Pre-opening, Hospitality Management, Food Safety, Food, MICROS, Catering
Education
Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus 2002 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Computer Science
Pace University-Pleasantville/Briarcliff Campus
computer science, Computer Science
Money Management International June 2012 - Present
Effex Management Solutions April 2015 - August 2015
Ignite Restaurant Group December 2014 - April 2015
Spring ISD August 2010 - June 2012
CANEY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL August 2009 - June 2010
HUDSON HIGH SCHOOL July 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Train the Trainer, Soft Skills, Business Writing, Instructional Design, E-Learning, Instructor-led Training, Curriculum Design, Adult Education, Captivate, Curriculum Development, Classroom, Distance Learning, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, Staff Development, Technical Writing, Coaching, Adult Learning Theory, Training, Blended Learning, ADDIE, Job Aids, Employee Training, SnagIt, Leadership Development, Articulate Studio, RoboHelp, Adobe Acrobat, Program Development, Training Delivery, Learning Management, Needs Analysis, Learning Management..., Leadership, Teaching, Team Building, Management
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University 2005 — 2010
Master of Education, Educational Leadership (2010)
Stephen F. Austin State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts; continued, Applied Science, Human Services and English (2006)
Darden June 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2010 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Retention, Management, Team Leadership, Staff Development, Food Service, Multi Tasking
Education
Collin County Community College 2010 — 2014
Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Texas at Dallas
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2012 - Present
TGI Fridays November 2006 - May 2012
The Turning Point May 2005 - November 2006
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA July 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Lean Six Sigma, Public Speaking, Restaurant Management, ServSafe, Food Service, Customer Service, Hospitality, Hiring, Menu Development, Food, Inventory Management, Culinary Skills, Training, Hospitality Management, Team Building, Serve Safe Certified, Employee Relations, Microsoft Excel, Wine, Management, Budgets, Team Leadership, Recipes, Purchasing, Recruiting, Employee Training, Cooking, Operations Management, Event Management, Event Planning, Teamwork, Coaching, Sanitation, New Hire Orientations, Social Networking, Income Statement, Shipping, Logistics, Performance Management, Leadership Development, Bartending, Onboarding, Inventory Control, Food Preparation
Education
Rutgers University – Camden 2014 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.25
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Camden 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology, 3.50 Cum Laude
Brookdale Community College 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts, Psychology, 3.65 GPA
Manalapan High School 1994 — 1998
High School Diploma, College Preparatory
Ignite Restaurant Group November 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group July 2012 - Present
Anodyne, Inc. January 2011 - July 2012
Specialty Retail Ventures, LLC July 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Inventory Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Forecasting, Customer Service, Merchandising, Retail, Microsoft Word, Fashion, Contract Negotiation, Negotiation, Restaurants, Strategic Planning, Food & Beverage, Time Management
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2006 — 2010
BS, Textiles and Apparel with a certificate in Business Foundations from Red McCombs School of Business
Peninsula Custom Homes, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group October 2012 - October 2013
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2012 - October 2012
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2007 - January 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Sales, Advertising, Customer Service, Social Networking, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Time Management, Public Relations, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Direct Marketing, Leadership
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Communications, Emphasis in Advertising, Minor in Business Management
Gilbarco Veeder Root August 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2015 - May 2015
T-Systems February 2014 - August 2014
Global Brigades, Inc. October 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Windows, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Basic, Service Manager 9, HTML, Data Center, Social Media, Project Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Event Planning, Data Analysis, Management, Research
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Information Systems, Minor in Anthropology
Direct Energy August 2013 - Present
CenterPoint Energy June 2012 - June 2013
Invesco June 2011 - May 2012
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2007 - January 2010
Litton May 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Real Estate, Financial Analysis, Listings, Contract Negotiation, Selling, Short Sales, Sellers, New Homes, Foreclosures, Single Family Homes, Buyers, Real Estate Transactions, New Home Sales, First Time Home Buyers, Buyer Representation, Property
Education
Houston Community College 2010 — 2010
Accounting, Accounting, 3.7
Houston Baptist University 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Finance and Theology, 3.44
Southeast Marine Sales and Service February 2014 - Present
Hardrive Productions February 2011 - 2015
Southeast Marine Sales and Service August 2013 - February 2014
Walt Disney World September 2009 - February 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2013 - August 2013
Piazza Rialto August 2012 - February 2013
Waldorf Astoria Orlando February 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Boating, Sales Management, Leadership, Sales Operations, Sales, Yachting, Trade Shows, Diving, Boat, Business, International Sales, Sales Process, Time Management, Maritime, Sales Presentations, Retail, USCG Captain, Sports, Small Boat Operations, Navigation, Sailing, Marine Engineering, Ports, Shipbuilding, Teamwork, Tourism, Shipping, Maritime Operations, Event Planning, Customer Service, Event Management
Education
Universal Technical Institute-Auto, Motorcycle, & Marine Mechanics Institute Division-Orlando 2012 — 2013
Marine Technician
Valencia College 2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Good Smoke Restaurant Group May 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2014 - May 2015
Object Ink LLC June 2013 - May 2015
TEKsystems February 2013 - December 2013
Romano's Macaroni Grill June 2012 - February 2013
Axis Technologies August 2012 - November 2012
UnitedHealth Group January 2005 - June 2012
UnitedHealth Group October 2004 - January 2005
The Harbour Group LTD May 2004 - September 2004
University of Mississippi Medical Center November 2002 - April 2004
Skills
ASP.NET MVC, SSRS, T-SQL, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, C#, Silverlight, Visual Studio, BizTalk, NHibernate, XML, WCF, LINQ, IIS, .NET, Web Services, JavaScript, jQuery, Agile Methodologies, ADO.NET, VB.NET, Design Patterns, WPF, Scrum, Visio, SSIS, TeamCity, Continuous Integration, Powershell, EDI, EDI ANSI X12, CSS3, HTML 5, XSLT, jQuery Mobile, Knockout JS, B2B, MySQL, NServiceBus, TDD, NUnit, Subversion, Git, Dependency Injection, Nancy, AngularJS, Backbone.js, AJAX, SAP CRM Technical, Entity Framework
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2015 - Present
Saltgrass Steakhouse February 2014 - June 2015
Mortons the Steakhouse June 2006 - September 2013
Mortons of Chicago Steakhouse January 1996 - June 2006
Chili's Bar and Grill January 1992 - January 1996
Skills
Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management
Education
Houston Community College
Relevent ExperianceUniversity of Houston
University of Houston-Downtown
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2015 - Present
RV Traveling April 2014 - May 2015
Ignite Restaurant Group December 2008 - March 2014
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide 2007 - 2008
Batrus Hollweg International 2004 - 2007
Darden Restaurants 1997 - 2003
Skills
Human Resources, Succession Planning, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Team Building, Leadership, Restaurants, Training, Employee Relations, Coaching, Hiring, Recruiting, Performance Management, Onboarding, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Management, Employee Training, Culture Change, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Restaurant Management, Compensation & Benefit, P&L, IT Strategy, New Hire Orientations, Time Management, Applicant Tracking..., Budgets, Consulting, Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Management Consulting, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Change Management, Executive Coaching, Organizational Design, Workforce Planning
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 1984 — 1987
MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Southern Mississippi 1978 — 1981
M.A., Counseling Psychology
Sophia University 1973 — 1978
B.S., Psychology
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2012 - Present
Joes Crab Shack August 2012 - September 2012
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide January 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Multi-unit, Management, Restaurant Management, Recruiting, Income Statement, Training, Franchising, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Food, Restaurants, New Restaurant Openings, P&L, Hospitality, Labor Control, Customer Satisfaction, Culinary Skills, Franchise Consulting, Food Safety, Wine, Hiring, ServSafe, Hospitality Management, P&L Management, Catering, Sanitation, Fine Dining, Inventory Management, Profit
Education
Erskine College
BA
Ignite Restaurant Group 2015 - Present
Paul Hastings LLP 2013 - 2015
Andrews Kurth LLP 2011 - 2013
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 2010 - 2011
Education
Cornell Law School 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing and Political Science
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2013 - Present
Romano's Macaroni Grill June 2012 - August 2013
Romano's Macaroni Grill July 2011 - June 2012
Romano's Macaroni Grill August 2005 - June 2011
Skills
Management, Inventory Management, Leadership, Hospitality, Call Centers, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Outsourcing, Team Building, Food & Beverage, Time Management, Process Scheduler, Operations Management, Restaurant Management, Profit, Restaurants, P&L, Catering, Food, Hiring, Multi-Unit, Training
Education
Collin County Community College 1999 — 2002
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
University of North Texas 1996 — 1998
Audubon Engineering March 2012 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group November 2009 - September 2011
Ignite Restaurant Group November 2008 - September 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales, Project Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Analysis, Training, Software Documentation, Outlook, Access, Recruiting, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Petroleum, Oil & Gas, Time Management, Gas, Strategic Planning
Education
Sam Houston State University 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice and Biology
Sam Houston State University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminalistics and Criminal Science
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor, Criminal Justice in Forensic Science; Forensic Science Fellowship
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2013 - April 2015
Texas A&M University August 2011 - May 2013
Texas A&M University May 2009 - August 2011
Texas A&M University January 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Project Management, Learning Management..., Articulate Storyline, InDesign, Employee Training, Diversity Training, Training & Development, Training, Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Program Planning, Research, Office Administration, Student Development, Student Leadership, Residence Life, Higher Education, Staff Supervision, Social Justice, Student Affairs, Conflict Resolution, Resume Writing
Education
Texas A&M University 2011 — 2013
M.S., Human Resource Development
Texas A&M University 2007 — 2011
B.S., Biology
California Energy Commission August 2013 - Present
CalPERS May 2011 - August 2013
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2010 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop, English
Education
California State University, Monterey Bay
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Sacramento City College 2010 — 2015
Associate's degree, Business Administration, General
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group October 2010 - Present
KPMG July 2006 - October 2010
Skills
Tax Accounting, Tax Research, Corporate Tax, International Tax, Income Tax, Tax, Partnership Taxation, CPA, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP, Transfer Pricing, Internal Controls, GAAP, SEC Filings
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 2001 — 2006
American Blue Ribbon Holdings November 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2013 - November 2014
Culver Franchising July 2005 - May 2013
Rayovac 2004 - 2005
Aurora Foods 2000 - 2004
Dean Foods 1998 - 2001
The Coca-Cola Company 1995 - 1998
Einson Freeman (Now Ogilvy Action) 1993 - 1995
U.S. Department of State June 1990 - December 1992
Skills
Marketing, Strategy, Brand Management, Public Relations, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Management, Social Networking, Social Media, Customer Insight, Market Planning, Marketing Research, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Change Management, Integrated Marketing, Sales, P&L Management, Social Media Marketing, Product Development, Brand Development, Business Strategy, Marketing Management, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Event Management, Budgets, Product Marketing, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Nonprofits, Sponsorship, Direct Marketing, Internal Communications, Strategic Communications, Trade Marketing, Promotions, Crisis Management, Business Planning, Global Strategy, International Relations, Fundraising, Online Advertising, Segmentation, Strategy Development
Education
West Virginia University 1989 — 1993
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2012 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2008 - September 2012
Joe's Crab Shack April 2007 - April 2008
Joe's Crab Shack October 2006 - April 2007
Landry's Restaurants January 2006 - October 2006
Landry's Restaurants January 2005 - January 2006
Love Advertising August 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Brand Management, Menu Engineering, Brand Equity, Product Innovation, Consumer Insight, Go-to-market Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Research, Marketing, Event Planning, Management, Leadership
Education
Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2012
MBA
Texas A&M University - Mays Business School 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Warwick Construction, Inc. January 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group February 2013 - December 2013
Aaron's, Inc February 2011 - February 2013
ARS of Texas October 2009 - October 2010
Boulder Walk HOA September 2006 - August 2009
ADB Commercial Construction, Inc. January 2007 - March 2009
Landry's Restaurants Group May 2004 - January 2007
Built Right Construction Co. October 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Construction Management, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Process Scheduler, Restaurants, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Training, Budgets, Team Building, Contract Management, Operations Management, Construction, Real Estate, Negotiation, Residential Homes, Leadership, Project Management, Sales, Management, Account Management, Renovation, Facilities Management, Project Planning, Value Engineering
Education
San Jacinto College 1994 — 1996
Ignite Restaurant Group 2012 - Present
Joe's Crab Shack Holdings, Inc. 2011 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group 2006 - Present
Skills
Management, Food, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Negotiation, Construction, Strategic Planning, Food & Beverage, Franchising, Team Building, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Hospitality, Cost Control
Education
Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University 2004 — 2006
University of Texas at Austin 1984 — 1989
BA, Economics
TBS - Quantico, VA
Hielan Management March 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group July 2013 - March 2015
Romano's Macaroni Grill July 2012 - July 2013
Waterloo Restaurant Ventures (dba Romano's Macaroni Grill) March 2005 - May 2012
Romano's Macaroni Grill - Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc August 2003 - March 2005
Grady's American Grill - Quality Dining June 1999 - May 2003
Grady's American Grill September 1993 - June 1999
Skills
Hospitality, Restaurants, POS, Management, Customer Service, Operations Management, Restaurant Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Inventory Management, Budgets, Food, Food & Beverage, Retail, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Income Statement, P&L, Customer Relations, Aloha POS
Education
Saint Leo University 2006 — 2008
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Breakthrough Talent Solutions, LLC October 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2008 - October 2014
TGI Fridays August 1998 - April 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Employee Relations, Hiring, Hospitality, Human Resources, Team Building, Training
Education
Louisiana Tech University
BS, Human Ecology / major in Fashion Merchandising and minor in Marketing and Human Resources
Ignite Restaurant Group July 2015 - Present
Hard Rock International February 2005 - Present
Hard Rock Cafe August 2002 - February 2005
Briad Restaurant Group December 1995 - July 2002
TGI Fridays November 1987 - August 1993
Skills
Restaurants, Banquets, Event Management, Retail, Public Relations, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Event Planning, Revenue Analysis, Hiring, Food Service, Food, Hospitality Management, Team Building, Training, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Customer Service, Income Statement, Tourism, Micros, Multi-unit, Budgets, Fine Dining, Wine, New Restaurant Openings, Catering, Pre-opening, Hotel Management, Labor Control, Cuisine, Resorts, Culinary Skills, Menu Engineering, Guest Service Management, Opening Hotels, Multi-Unit, Food Safety, MICROS, P, Pre-opening experience
Education
Nassau Community College 1982 — 1984
Associate degree Hotel & Restaurant Administration
Athlon Solutions November 2014 - Present
Ensco plc October 2013 - November 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2013 - October 2013
HSBC 2011 - 2013
CIBC 2010 - 2011
UBS Wealth Management 2008 - 2010
Morgan Stanley 2007 - 2008
Goldman Sachs 2005 - 2007
Skills
Deferred Compensation, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Recruiting, PeopleSoft, HR Policies, Interviews, Workforce Planning, Compensation, Leadership
Education
Cornell University 2000 — 2005
BA, Sociology
Beacon Financial Group Wealth Management Services June 2013 - Present
Baker Hughes August 2011 - June 2013
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2010 - August 2011
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2007 - April 2010
Landry's Restaurants January 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, Strategic Financial..., Analysis, Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Managerial Finance, Variance Analysis, P&L, Hyperion Enterprise, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Financial Planning
Education
Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2012
MBA
The University of Texas at Austin - Red McCombs School of Business 2002 — 2004
BBA, Finance
Edward W Engel, LLC 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group 2006 - 2014
Landry's Restaurants 2001 - 2006
Skills
Employment Law, Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Franchising, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Licensing, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Compliance, Joint Ventures, Employee Relations, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Intellectual Property, Team Building, Due Diligence, Leadership, Negotiation
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
BBA, Business
South Texas College of Law
JD
Whole Foods Market March 2013 - Present
The Hideaway January 2010 - November 2012
Ignite Restaurant Group August 2008 - December 2010
Skills
MS Office, Aloha, Menu Development, Profit Maximization, Sanitation, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Hiring Practices, Labor Relations, Labor Control, California Labor Law, Responsible Service of..., Inventory Control, Customer Engagement, Development Of Employees, Culinary Skills, Wine, Winemaking, Craft Beer, Organic Gardening, Creative scheduling, Website Development
Education
Gettysburg College 2004 — 2008
BA, English
Vopak February 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2014 - October 2014
Republic Services Inc January 2009 - December 2013
Allied Waste Industries August 2007 - December 2008
Neiman Marcus Group September 2003 - August 2007
Skills
GAAP, Forecasting, General Ledger, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Variance Analysis, Auditing, Internal Controls, Fixed Assets, Cost Accounting, Financial Statements, Income Statement, Microsoft Excel, Internal Audit, Budgets, Process Improvement, Financial Accounting, P&L
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 1997 — 2002
BBA, Accounting
Looper Goodwine, PC July 2014 - Present
University of Houston System December 2009 - July 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group 2009 - July 2014
Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP September 2005 - March 2009
Jackson Walker LLP November 1999 - September 2005
Skills
Real Estate, Construction, Public Speaking, Commercial Real Estate, Contract Management, Fluent in Spanish, Legal Compliance, Standards Compliance, Title Insurance, ALTA Surveys, TLTA Surveys
Education
Fordham University School of Law 1986 — 1989
JD, Law
Barnard College, Columbia University 1982 — 1986
A.B., English
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2010 - Present
Education
LeTourneau University 2006 — 2008
MBA, Human Resources
Romano's Macaroni Grill March 2015 - Present
Bethesda Project October 2013 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group October 2007 - October 2014
Trinity Preschool of Berwyn September 2002 - June 2004
TGI Fridays January 1993 - January 1997
Whitbread March 1987 - December 1991
Skills
Succession Planning, Restaurants, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Hospitality, Employee Engagement, Food & Beverage, Coaching, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Benefits Administration, Recruiting, FMLA, Performance Management, Restaurant Management, Applicant Tracking..., Hiring, New Hire Orientations, Leadership Development, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Hospitality Management, Talent Management, Team Building, Staff Development, Human Resources, Leadership, Deferred Compensation, Employee Training, Training, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Labor Relations, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Employment Law, P&L, Employee Handbooks, Compensation & Benefit, Payroll, Multi-unit
Education
Cabrini College
Bachelor's Degree, Special Education
Ignite Restaurant Group 2013 - Present
Brenntag 2010 - 2013
Netsurion formerly known as Vendor Safe Technologies 2006 - 2010
Skills
Network Security, Security, Firewalls, Cisco Technologies, VPN, Linux Server, Microsoft Technologies, Exchange 2010/2007/2003, Windows 7, Enterprise..., Citrix XenApp 6.5, Citrix XenServer, Project Management, IT Procurement, Strategic Planning, IT Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Team Leadership, IT Management, IT Operations, IT Service Management, IT Solutions, Technology Change..., IT Infrastructure Design, VMware Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure..., Remote Infrastructure..., Operating Budgets, Capital Budgeting, Forecasting, Enterprise Anti-Virus, Tripwire Enterprise, ISO 27001, Citrix, Information Security..., SCCM, ITIL, Infrastructure, Active Directory, Data Center, Servers, Virtualization, DNS, Cloud Computing, Cisco Nexus, Cisco Wireless, Information Security, Microsoft Exchange, VMware
Education
Capella University 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology Management
Universidad Tecmilenio
Sistemas De Computacion Administrativa
West Oaks Mall- PRCP Management June 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2014 - May 2015
Joe's Crab Shack December 2007 - March 2014
Fairy Tale Endings January 2011 - June 2013
Joe's Crab Shack March 2001 - December 2007
Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Restaurants, Hospitality, Food, Event Planning, Coaching, Food & Beverage, Budgets, Inventory Management, Sponsorship, Management, Restaurant Management, Social Networking, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofits, Facebook, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Time Management
Education
Kennesaw State University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Communications- Media Studies
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2011 - Present
Skills
Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Risk Management, Budgets, P&L, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Customer Service, Auditing, Employee Relations, Catering, Hospitality, Property & Casualty..., Inventory Management, Financial Modeling, Restaurants, Microsoft Excel, Workers Compensation, Team Building
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 1984 — 1987
BA
University of Houston May 2015 - Present
Texas Southern University September 2013 - Present
University of Houston August 2008 - Present
Texas Southern University - University Counseling Center August 2014 - May 2015
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2009 - February 2010
US Navy May 2001 - June 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Veterans Affairs, Disabilities, Military Experience, Military Training, Military Affairs, Information Technology, Purchasing, Training, File Management, Case Management, Student Counseling, Student Affairs, Strong Interest..., Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Client Intake, Office Management, Time Management, PowerPoint, Team Building, Client Counseling, Academic Advising, Records Management, Educational Outreach, Outreach Services, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Sales, Management
Education
Texas Southern University 2012 — 2015
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Community Agency Counseling
University of Houston 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Paragon Films, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2010 - June 2013
Faus Group, Inc March 2008 - January 2010
Noble Systems September 2004 - February 2008
Skills
C#, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Visual Studio, Software Development, Visual Basic, Web Services, Access, VBScript, Integration, Business Intelligence, Software Documentation, Programming, TCP/IP, Databases, Windows, ERP, OOP, Database Design, .NET
Education
Universidade Católica de Pernambuco 1993 — 1995
Software Engineering
ETFPE – Escola Técnica Federal de Pernambuco 1983 — 1985
•Telecommunications Technician, Telecommunications
FESP – Faculdade de Ensino Superior de Pernambuco 1983 — 1985
Electric Engineering
Sixthriver Architects November 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2013 - October 2014
Bergmeyer Associates Inc. November 2011 - May 2013
Miller Dyer Spears Inc. December 2010 - November 2011
McCarty Holsaple McCarty December 2008 - June 2011
Michael Brady Inc. June 2005 - January 2008
Ince Surveying & Engineering August 1996 - May 2005
Skills
Production efficiency,..., Architectural Design, Architecture, BIM, Comprehensive Planning, Construction, Construction Drawings, Design Research, Historic Preservation, LEED, LEED AP, Revit, SketchUp, Submittals, Sustainable Design, AutoCAD Architecture
Education
Texas Tech University 2001 — 2005
MARCH, Architecture
Ignite Restaurant Group, Inc. January 2013 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group November 2006 - December 2012
Landry's Restaurants August 2005 - November 2006
Landry's Restaurants July 2000 - July 2005
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Excel, General Ledger, P&L, Microsoft Office, GAAP
Education
State University of New York College at Oswego 1993 — 1997
BS, Accounting
I Spy Facility Management and Consulting May 2015 - Present
Hidden2Happy.com June 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2013 - January 2014
Romano's Macaroni Grill June 2009 - January 2014
Real Mex Restaurants 2004 - 2008
California Pizza Kitchen 1993 - 2004
Skills
Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Inventory Management, Menu Development, Team Building, Process Scheduler, Food Service, Budgets, Income Statement, Time Management, Management, Profit, Food, Facilities Management, Multi-unit, Cost Control, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Catering, Food & Beverage, New Restaurant Openings, Leadership, Operations Management, Culinary Skills, P&L Management, P&L, Training, Hospitality Industry, Strategic Planning, Retail, Labor Control, Food Safety, Purchasing, Franchising, Hotels, Project Management, Forecasting, ServSafe, Sanitation, Employee Training, Menu Costing, Pre-opening, Banquets, Fine Dining, Food Preparation, Customer Service
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1990 — 1993
BS, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Arizona State University 1983 — 1985
Palisades high school
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS February 2014 - Present
GANNETT COMPANY, INC October 2013 - December 2013
COX COMMUNICATIONS September 2011 - August 2012
IGNITE RESTAURANT GROUP January 2009 - August 2011
MERRILL LYNCH WEALTH MANAGEMENT January 2011 - May 2011
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVE August 2000 - August 2008
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES October 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Marketing, Strategy, Market Research, Leadership, Advertising, Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Human Resources, Program Management, Marketing Research, Product Development, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint
Education
Old Dominion University - College of Business and Public Administration 2009 — 2011
BSBA, Marketing, minor Finance
Bethune-Cookman University 2002 — 2003
Akerman Senterfitt August 2012 - Present
Akerman Senterfitt May 2011 - August 2012
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2003 - June 2011
Young DeLoach PLLC January 2011 - April 2011
Hops Bar and Brewery 2001 - 2003
Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Litigation, Inventory Management, Data Entry, Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office, Document Drafting, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Summation iBlaze, Foreclosures, FileSite, iManage, PDF Creator, PDF Professional, Federal Courts, Westlaw, Depositions, Trials, Microsoft Excel, Motions
Education
University of Central Florida 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Legal Studies with a minor in Business, 3.8/4.0- Summa Cum Laude
Seminole Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Seminole State College of Florida 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science, Legal Studies
Darden Restaurants December 2012 - June 2013
Ignite Restaurant Group June 2010 - December 2012
Carlson Restaurants / T.G.I. Friday's 2005 - June 2010
Carlson Restaurants / T.G.I. Friday's 2005 - 2010
Skills
Multi-unit, Franchising, Franchise Consulting, Multi-Unit Management, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Business Planning
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Restaurant/Food Services Management
Johnson and Wales University 1980 — 1984
Associates Culinary Arts, Restaurant/Food Services Management
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2007 - Present
Landry's Restaurants May 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Restaurants, Advertising, Hardware, Management, Menu Development, Hospitality, Micros, Microsoft Exchange, Operating Systems, Outlook, POS, Windows Server, Windows XP, XP
Education
Sam Houston State University
Setcom Corporation September 2012 - Present
Maiko, L.P. 2007 - 2011
Ignite Restaurant Group 2002 - 2007
Institute of Reading Development 2002 - 2002
Skills
PowerPoint, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Customer Experience, Customer Service, Curriculum Development, Strategic Planning, Editing, Workforce Management, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Visio, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Vendor Management, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Florida 2000 — 2002
Master's Student, English Language and Literature/Letters
Florida State University 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Palm Bay High School
Pacific Seafood June 2014 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group February 2012 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group March 2011 - February 2012
Ignite Restaurant Group February 2010 - January 2011
Ignite Restaurant Group July 2008 - February 2010
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2005 - July 2008
Skills
Supply Chain, Menu Development, P&L, Food, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Culinary Skills, Business Strategy, Hospitality, Product Development, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Pricing, Operations Management, Sales
Education
Texas A&M University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Second Avenue Pier February 2015 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group 2014 - 2015
Buffalo Wild Wings 2007 - 2012
Buffalo Wild Wings September 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Restaurants, Menu Development, Hospitality, Labor Control, ServSafe, Serve Safe Certified, Employee Training, Guest Service Management, Hospitality Management, Food Quality, Event Management, Inventory Management, Labor Management, Hospitality Industry, Casual Dining, Food Preparation, Hiring, Catering, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Leadership
Education
Monroe College-New Rochelle 2004 — 2006
Associate's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Ignite Restaurant Group August 2015 - Present
Joes Crab Shack June 2008 - Present
Concentra Urgent Care June 2012 - March 2014
Education
Front Range Community College 2012 — 2018
Associate's degree, Business/ Psychology
Heritage College-Denver 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, Medical assistant and x-ray tech
Houston Community College September 2003 - Present
Ignite Restaurant Group 2012 - 2013
Ruth's Chris Steak House March 2007 - May 2008
TGI Fridays December 1990 - April 2008
Contract Work 2002 - 2006
Texas Women's University September 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Student Affairs, College Teaching, Research, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Adult Education, Public Speaking, Instructional Design, Staff Development, University Teaching, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Team Building, Team Leadership
Education
Texas Chiropractic College 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Chiropractic, BS Human Biology
Texas A&M University 1988 — 1989
Joe's Crab Shack April 2008 - October 2013
Ignite Restaurant Group 2008 - 2013
Skills
Management, Leadership, Customer Service, Event Planning, Strategy, Training, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Radford University 1994 — 1999
Business Administration and Management, General
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2013 - Present
Consolidated Graphics November 2006 - March 2013
Skills
Treasury Analyst, Staff Accountant, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Financial Audits, Operational Audits, SOX Compliancy, Implementation of Sox...
Education
University of Houston-Downtown 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Accounting
Sam Houston State University 1998 — 2000
Ignite Restaurant Group September 2013 - December 2014
Skills
Construction Accounting, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Construction Management, Contract Management, Franchising, Contractors, Project Management, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Team Building, Supervisory Skills, Purchasing, Budgets, Hiring, Catering, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Customer Service
Education
Northwestern State University
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Fairlead Integrated Power & Controls July 2015 - Present
GEICO July 2014 - January 2015
Hooters of America October 2013 - July 2014
Ignite Restaurant Group May 2012 - October 2013
Joe's Crab Shack July 2009 - October 2013
Skills
Leadership, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Team Building, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Catering, Hospitality, Food, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Inventory Management, Menu Development, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, PowerPoint, Corporate Events, Property & Casualty..., Sales, Teamwork, Marketing, Management, Time Management, Research
Education
Tidewater Community College 2015 — 2017
Associate’s Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Great Bridge High School 2005 — 2009
Advanced Diploma, General Studies
Ignite Restaurant Group January 2013 - Present
Ross Stores, Inc. January 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Research, Project Management, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Sales, Marketing, Teaching, Team Leadership, Team Building, Training, Event Planning, Photoshop
Education
Tidewater Community College 2012 — 2015
Associate's Degree, Civil Engineering Technology/Technician, Sophomore
Tallwood High School 2008 — 2012
High School Diploma
Ignite Restaurant Group April 2015 - Present
Education
Metropolitan State University of Denver 2010 — 2017