Ovation Brands
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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Ovation Brands Employees
Braun Intertec Corporation April 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands March 2015 - April 2015
Ovation Brands April 2013 - March 2015
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Interviews, Microsoft Excel, Management, Restaurants, Employee Benefits, Training, Applicant Tracking..., Microsoft Office, Leadership, Time Management, Event Planning, Policy, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Oracle Applications, Acorde, Telephone Skills, HRIS, Sales, I-9 Compliance, Performance Management, Employment Law..., Organizational..., Data Entry, Teamwork, Public Speaking
Education
Metropolitan State University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources Management
Normandale Community College 2011 — 2012
AAS, Business
EMPIRE BEAUTY SCHOOL 2010 — 2010
Certificate of License, Esthetics
Ovation Brands July 2015 - Present
Golf Galaxy May 2015 - Present
Concordia University, St. Paul February 2015 - May 2015
HomeGoods October 2014 - January 2015
EcoWater Systems LLC May 2014 - August 2014
East Ridge High School November 2012 - April 2013
East Ridge High School November 2011 - February 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Time Management, Sales, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Management, Product Development, Databases, English, Windows, Facebook, Organization, Work Ethic, Determination
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2015 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Concordia University-St. Paul 2013 — 2015
Sports Management and Marketing
East Ridge High School 2009 — 2013
High School Diploma, 3.82 GPA
Ovation Brands December 2014 - August 2015
Island Copier 2009 - 2013
Longs Drugs May 2008 - August 2010
Skills
PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Higher Education, Teamwork, Social Media, Facebook
Education
Bob Jones University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
Ovation Brands June 2013 - Present
Supervalu April 2011 - May 2013
McDonald's Corporation 2004 - 2010
McDonald's Corporation 1999 - 2004
McDonald's Corporation 1997 - 1999
McDonald's Corporation 1994 - 1997
Ernst & Young 1983 - 1994
Skills
Mergers, Retail, Franchising, Real Estate, Global Operations, Income Statement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Budgets, Consolidation, Strategic Planning, Managerial Finance, Leadership, Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Restructuring, Strategic Financial..., Strategy, Financial Accounting, Finance, P&L, Business Planning, Process Improvement, Executive Management, Pricing, Competitive Analysis, Financial Modeling, GAAP, Internal Audit, Human Resources, Due Diligence, Supply Chain, Internal Controls, Cross-functional Team..., Auditing, P&L Management, SEC filings, Inventory Management, Acquisition Integration, Financial Planning, Team Management
Education
DePaul University 1979 — 1983
B.S., Accounting
Northern Illinois University
Bs accounting, Accounting
Bob Evans 2015 - Present
Molen Properties LLC 2000 - Present
Restaurant Operations Leaders in the Greater Harrisburg PA Area 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands August 1989 - November 2014
Church and Leadership January 1999 - December 2010
Church and Leadership 2004 - 2010
Ovation Brands September 1991 - November 2002
Food Service Ent. Inc. December 1987 - August 1989
US Army January 1977 - January 1983
Skills
Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Teaching, Vision Development, Development of People, Coaching, Commincation..., Operating Systems, Financial Goals, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, Employee Loyalty, Profit, Cost Control, Operating Budgets, Diversity & Inclusion, People Management, Values-based Leadership, Operations Management, Military Operations, Store Operations, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Communications, Strategic Sourcing, Managing Multi-Million..., Dale Carnegie, Zinger Miller, John Maxwell, Time Management, New Hire Orientations, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Business Planning, Event Planning, Real Estate, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Key Performance..., Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Management, Customer Service, Training, Employee Training, Recruiting, Hiring, P&L
Education
University of Kentucky 1979 — 1979
Certification, Real Estate Principals Practices and Law
Franchise Contractor January 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands November 2012 - January 2014
The Briad Restaurant Group November 2009 - October 2012
Real Mex Restaurants February 1992 - October 2009
Santa Barbara Restaurants Inc. August 2004 - August 2005
Elliotts Pet Emporium 1989 - 1992
Burger King Corporation 1986 - 1989
Skills
Food, New Restaurant Openings, Labor Control, Performance Management, ServSafe, Administration, Payroll, Serve Safe Certified, Labor Management, Inventory Control, Hospitality Management, Franchise Consulting, Multi-Unit Management, Customer Experience, Local Marketing, People Development, Sales Operations, Employee Management, Conflict Resolution, Staff Development, Staff Retention, Hiring Practices, New Hire Orientations, Business Development, Succession Planning, Training, Multi-Unit, Hiring, Operations Management, Profit, Budgets, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Recruiting, Food Safety, Employee Relations, Food
Education
California State University-Chico 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Serv-Safe 2010 — 2014
Proctor CPFM, H.A.C.C.P., Instructor/Test Administrator Certification Graded at 99%
Philsbury Burger King Training Center 1983 — 1983
Diploma, Fast Casual Restaurant Operations
E*TRADE Financial Corporation October 2014 - July 2015
The Home Depot January 2014 - September 2014
WorldPay September 2011 - July 2013
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers March 2007 - August 2012
Ovation Brands August 2001 - May 2007
Skills
Wealth Management, Stock Market, Institutional..., Trading, Investments, Asset Management, Prime Brokerage, Retail Brokerage, NYSE, Commodity Markets, Leadership, Sales, Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Selling, Real Estate, Training, Cold Calling, Coaching, Business Development, Networking, Call Centers, Customer Retention, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Advertising, Sellers, E-commerce, Program Management, CRM, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, Research, Customer Experience, Problem Solving, Continuous Improvement
Education
Augusta State University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science
United States Air Force Technical Training 1996 — 1996
Certificate
Innovative Provisions May 2013 - Present
Candidate for Georgia State Assembly, SD14 September 2013 - November 2013
Cracker Barrel 2011 - 2013
Ovation Brands 2010 - 2010
Chili's 2005 - 2008
Xanterra Parks & Resorts 1999 - 2003
Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation 2001 - 2001
Skills
Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Guest Service Management, Politics, Campaign Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Time Management, Team Building, Debate, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Phone Etiquette, Multi-unit, Inventory Management, Menu Development, P&L, Labor Control, ServSafe, Culinary Skills, Recipes, Micros, Local Marketing, Wine, Hiring Employees, Daily Operations, Management, Hospitality, Food, Event Management, Event Planning, Food, Restaurants, Social Networking, MICROS, Hotels, Food Safety, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Hospitality Industry, Training, Research, Catering, Teamwork
Education
University of West Georgia 2014 — 2015
MAT, History
The University of Georgia 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Ruth's Chris Steak House March 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands October 2013 - December 2014
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams July 2012 - June 2013
Culinary Nutrition & Product Innovation June 2011 - July 2012
Denny's October 2009 - June 2011
Winthrop University January 2009 - July 2009
Compass Group North America August 2008 - December 2008
Compass Group June 2008 - August 2008
Emeril's Atlanta June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Nutrition, Food Science, Recipes, Ingredients, Food Safety, Food Industry, Restaurants, Dietetics, Nutritional Analysis, Food, Culinary, Training, Product Development, Sanitation, Food Service, Recipe Testing, Quality Assurance, Food Service Operations, Research, Recipe Development, Equipment Testing
Education
Winthrop University 2009 — 2009
Dietetic Intern
Johnson & Wales University 2005 — 2008
BS, AS
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1998 — 2001
BA
Charter Communications November 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands December 2010 - November 2014
Aimco September 2007 - December 2010
Extended Stay America October 2006 - September 2007
Armstrong Utilities, Inc. August 2003 - October 2006
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, P&L, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Budgets, Hyperion Enterprise, Strategic Financial..., Cash Flow
Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance and Economics
Marriott International August 2014 - Present
Marriott International December 2013 - August 2014
Ovation Brands June 2012 - August 2013
Marriott International January 2010 - March 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Leadership, Communication, Employee Training, People Skills, Cpr Certified, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, FOSSE, Sales Operations, Opera, MARSHA
Education
Greensboro College 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Howard Community College 2006 — 2009
Associate's degree
ITW September 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands April 2015 - September 2015
Mondelēz International July 2014 - April 2015
Mondelēz International February 2014 - July 2014
Mondelēz International August 2012 - February 2014
MISource March 2011 - August 2012
MISource March 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Internet Recruiting, Technical Recruiting, Benefits Negotiation, Temporary Placement, Onboarding, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, College Recruiting, Screening, Sourcing, Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Screening Resumes, Administrative..., General Administrative..., Networking, Temporary Staffing, Staffing Services, Interviews, Executive Search, Salary Negotiation, Mail Merge, SAP HR, Severance, Recruitment Advertising, Training, Resume Writing, HRIS, IT Recruitment
Education
Clemson University 2015 — 2017
MHRD (in progress), Master of Human Resource Development
Coastal Carolina University 2006 — 2010
B.S., Psychology
Ovation Brands May 2014 - Present
Minnesota State University, Mankato August 2012 - Present
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2012 — 2016
Zoology/Animal Biology
Ovation Brands April 2015 - July 2015
Wade Hampton Veterinary Clinic September 2014 - February 2015
Bob Jones University August 2011 - May 2014
Northland International University May 2011 - August 2011
Bob Jones University May 2009 - May 2011
Hilton Garden Inn May 2009 - August 2009
Bob Jones University August 2008 - May 2009
The Wilds Christian Camp & Conference Center May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Social Networking, Research, Social Media, Facebook, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Higher Education, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing
Education
Bob Jones University 2011 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Bible/Biblical Studies (Biblical Languages Concentration)
Bob Jones University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bible/Biblical Studies
Perry Meridian High School 2004 — 2007
Core 40 plus Honors
Brunswick/ Bowlmor-AMF March 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands October 2012 - March 2014
Brunswick Corporation January 2011 - October 2012
Brunswick Zone XL Brooklyn Park February 2008 - January 2011
Brunswick Zone XL Brooklyn Park April 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Social Media, Account Management, Team Building, Budget, Sales Management, New Business Development, Sales, Business Development, Tourism, Tour Management, Group Sales, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Management, Food & Beverage, Advertising, Budgets, Restaurants, B2B, Hotels, Training, Meeting Planning, Leadership, Hospitality Management, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Sales Process
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2000 — 2004
Totino-Grace High School 1996 — 2000
Ovation Brands August 2014 - Present
International Bikini Team July 2011 - Present
Allen properties (sonic kfc arbys) December 2012 - June 2014
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store November 2009 - July 2011
WV and VA July 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Kitchen/bar/FOH Mgr, ServSafe certified..., Restaurants, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Training, Food, Management, Marketing, Retail, Process Scheduler, Food, Catering, Hospitality, Hiring, Food Service, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, New Restaurant Openings, Multi-unit, P, Employee Training, Recruiting, ServSafe, Event Planning, Employee Relations, Team Building, Culinary Skills, Bartending, Franchising, Cooking, Profit, P&L, Income Statement, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage
Education
Lord Fairfax Community College 2002 — 2006
associates in business management/admin
Lord Fairfax Community College
AA, Business Administration/Management
James Wood High School
Advanced Diploma
The Greene Turtle September 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands December 2010 - August 2015
Brinker International May 2005 - December 2010
Yum! Brands 1996 - 2005
Education
East Carolina University
Bachelor's degree
Sbarro June 2013 - October 2013
Ovation Brands April 2012 - June 2013
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. December 2009 - January 2012
Applebee's April 1999 - October 2009
Skills
Coaching, Restaurants, Hospitality, New Restaurant Openings, Restaurant Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Food & Beverage, Food, P&L, Multi-unit, Hiring, Menu Development, Food Service, Customer Satisfaction, Catering, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management
Education
San Francisco State University 1978 — 1982
Business Administration
El Pollo Loco June 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands October 2010 - June 2014
Splendora Construction and Facilities Management July 2009 - October 2010
The Remy Group November 2008 - July 2009
Wendy's International Inc January 1998 - January 2008
Wendy’s International Inc January 1992 - January 1998
Foodmaker, Inc January 1986 - January 1992
Regal Food Service 1985 - 1986
Xerox 1978 - 1984
Skills
Construction Management, Renovation, Facilities Management, Construction, Additions, Construction Documents, Contractors, Remodeling, Change Orders, Pre-construction, Franchising, Retail, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Income Statement, Submittals, Customer Service, Contract Management, Budgets, Team Building, Process Scheduler, Restaurants, Operations Management, Management, Leadership, Training, Real Estate, Purchasing, Project Management, Inventory Management, Human Resources, Profit, Engineering, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Cost Control, Business Development, Employee Relations, Employee Training, System Administration, Multi-unit, Real Estate Development, Restaurant Management, Procurement, Inventory Control, Hiring, Time Management, Hospitality, P&L Management
Education
Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh 1975 — 1978
Associate's degree
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
Coastal Hospitality Associates January 2015 - Present
Crestline Hotels & Resorts May 2014 - December 2014
Remington Hotels August 2011 - May 2014
Trifecta Management Group September 2010 - May 2011
Occasions Catering and Event Planning, Inc. October 2009 - August 2010
Marriott International April 2006 - October 2009
Twist Sports Bar & Night Club November 2005 - March 2006
The Procaccianti Group March 2005 - August 2005
The Cheesecake Factory August 2004 - December 2004
Ovation Brands June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Hospitality Industry, Catering, Banquets, Menu Development, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Hotel Management, Resorts, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Hotel Booking, Corporate Events, Culinary Skills, Food, Pre-opening, Content Management..., Recipes, Cooking, Micros, Aloha
Education
Johnson and Wales University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Food Service Management
Johnson and Wales University 2003 — 2005
Associate in Applied Science, Culinary Arts
I.C. Norcom High School 1999 — 2003
High School
Ovation Brands September 2014 - Present
WENRUS Farms June 1996 - September 2015
Proaxis Therapy November 2013 - August 2014
Jackson Walker Consulting February 2013 - January 2014
Ob Hospitalist Group March 2010 - February 2013
Advance America June 2006 - March 2009
Direct General Insurance October 2002 - June 2006
FISI Madison Financial/Progeny Marketing 2000 - 2003
Walker Bros. Farm March 1978 - December 1993
University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture May 1989 - August 1989
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Partnerships, Executive Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Business Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Risk Management, Insurance, Project Management, Healthcare, Start-ups, Process Improvement, New Business Development, Team Management, Enterprise Software, Product Development, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Change Management, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Financial Services, Business Planning, Mergers, Negotiation, General Corporate...
Education
Harvard Law School - Program on Negotiation Series 2008 — 2008
N/A, Program On Negotiation
The University of Memphis 1994 — 1997
JD/MBA, Law
Covenant Theological Seminary 1992 — 1993
Graduate Certificate
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1988 — 1992
BS, Management
Novelistic Innovations LLC January 2015 - Present
Treasure Island Resort and Casino September 2014 - Present
Dakota County Technical College August 2010 - May 2015
Ovation Brands May 2014 - February 2015
Dakota County Technical College Gay Straight Alliance January 2010 - January 2012
Dairy Queen May 2007 - September 2008
Victoria's Secret November 2004 - February 2005
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Sales Management, Troubleshooting, Public Speaking, Creative Writing, Report Writing
Education
Dakota County Technical College 2010 — 2015
Associate of Arts and Science, AAS Sales Management, AAS Business Marketing Specialist, AAS Marketing Design Specialist
Hennepin County August 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands June 2014 - August 2014
Northrop Grumman Corporation January 2012 - April 2014
State of Colorado April 2008 - January 2012
Peterson Air Force Base February 2007 - April 2008
State of Colorado August 2006 - February 2007
John Schaefer Repair December 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Government Liason, Account Management, Accounting, Contract Management, Interviewing Skills, Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Accounts Payable, Auditing, Internal Communications, Collaboration, Federal Government, State Government, Regulatory Requirements, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Resume Writing, Onboarding, Policy, Training, Fundraising, Team Building, Strategic Communications, Recruiting, Leadership, Research
Education
University of Colorado Colorado Springs 2008 — 2010
M.P.A., Public Administration
Colorado State University-Pueblo 2006 — 2007
Business
Colorado State University 2000 — 2005
B.A., Politcal Science
Ovation Brands May 2014 - Present
Burlington Coat Factory November 2012 - Present
North Coast Plastics August 2012 - Present
Bath & Body Works October 2011 - Present
Famous Dave's July 2011 - July 2012
Golden Corral September 2010 - July 2011
Wegmans Food Markets June 2009 - April 2010
Kelly Services/Welch Allen December 2007 - November 2008
Thrifty Shopper July 2005 - September 2005
Finger Lakes SPCA September 2002 - April 2003
Skills
Microsoft Office, Multi Tasking, Communication, Time Management, Managed Money, Customer Service, Coordination, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Writing, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Work Well Independently, Knowledge Management, Organization, Research, Higher Education, Teamwork, Cashiering, PowerPoint, Cash Register, Food, Healthcare, People Skills, Retail, Outlook
Education
Great Lakes Institute of Technology 2015 — 2016
Surgical Technologist, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Senior
Southern New Hampshire University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, 3.2
Finance Leader in Retail, Restaurant, Omni Channel, Consumer January 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands January 2014 - December 2014
Target Corporation April 2013 - August 2013
Target Corporation July 2011 - March 2013
Target July 2007 - July 2011
Target February 2006 - June 2007
Target May 2004 - January 2006
Target September 1999 - April 2004
Midcontinent Media September 1995 - August 1999
Deloitte January 1992 - August 1995
Skills
Finance, Accounting, Leadership, Retail, Strategic Planning, E-commerce, Financial Planning and..., P&L Management, Operations Management, Multichannel, Strategic Pricing, Capital Strategy and..., Financial Planning
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2000 — 2002
MBA, Finance / Strategy, GPA: 3.9
St. Cloud State University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting, GPA: 3.8
Viking Engineering & Development Inc. September 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands August 2014 - August 2015
Kroll Ontrack November 2011 - December 2012
Sprint Nextel May 2008 - May 2011
Sprint Nextel July 2007 - May 2008
Sprint Nextel July 2005 - July 2007
Best Buy August 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Retail, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Customer Retention, Retail Sales, Account Management, Outlook, OS X, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Wireless, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Process Optimization
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2005 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Finance, Entrepreneurial Management, 3.0
Como Park High School 2001 — 2005
High School
ScanSource April 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands September 2010 - March 2015
Leonard, Street and Deinard September 2007 - September 2010
City of Minneapolis May 2005 - September 2005
Skills
FMLA, Employee Handbooks, ADEA, Trade Secret Litigation, Title VII, Non-competes, Employee Learning &..., Personnel Management, Non-compete Agreements, Trade Secrets, Legal Writing, Litigation, Employment Law, FLSA, Workers Compensation, Labor Relations, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Mediation, Litigation Management, Human Resources, Employment Contracts, Legal Research, Legal Compliance, Legal Advice, Courts, Commercial Litigation
Education
Drake University Law School
Juris Doctor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A, Political Science and Journalism-Strategic Communication
Ovation Brands November 2013 - Present
CG Music, Chris Gaiser March 1988 - Present
Applebee's October 2010 - November 2013
BBQ and Pizza Too February 2008 - July 2009
Schtuff Antiques April 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Food Service, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Culinary Skills, Food, Hospitality Management, Inventory Management, Cooking, Income Statement, POS, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Music Industry, Creating and Performing..., Management, Operations Management, Employee Training, Health Food, Healthy Eating, Profit Margins, Customer Service, Team Building, P&L, Sales
Education
Daemen College 1983 — 1988
Bachelor's degree, English/Business
Ovation Brands October 2001 - Present
Skills
P&L Management, P&L Analysis, Staff Management, Restaurant Management, Team Building, Hospitality, Food Safety, Leadership, Managment, Catering, Food, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Profit, Sales
Education
East Tennessee State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Ovation Brands December 2013 - August 2015
SuperValu Inc July 2008 - November 2013
SuperValu Inc 2006 - 2008
SuperValu Inc 2004 - 2006
SuperValu Inc - SuperValu International 2003 - 2004
SuperValu Inc 2002 - 2003
SuperValu Inc 2000 - 2002
Skills
Business Process..., Business Transformation, Business Process Design, Business Process..., Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounting, Outsourcing Management, Contract Negotiation, Shared Service Center, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, BPO, KPO, Transformational..., P2P, Record to Report, Financial Process..., PMO, Benefits Realisation, Acquisition Integration, Leading Change, Budgets, Income Statement, Forecasting, Business Process, Management, Outsourcing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, P&L, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Change Management, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management
Education
University of Saint Thomas 1999 — 2007
Masters of Software Systems, Information Technology
St. John's University
Bachelor of Arts, Accounting & Minor, Management, Accounting and Finance
Applebee's January 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands March 2014 - December 2014
Buffet Partners February 2005 - March 2014
Mimis Cafe June 1993 - August 2004
Skills
Sales Management, Multi-unit, Franchising, Franchise Consulting, Multi-Unit Management, Restaurant Management, Income Statement, New Restaurant Openings, Franchise Sales, Restaurants, Food Service, Profit, Team Building, Food, Training, Leadership, Hospitality, Hiring, Budgets, Recruiting, Food, Inventory Management, Catering, Customer Service, Local Marketing, Multi-Unit, P
Education
Los Angeles City College 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Ovation Brands September 2015 - Present
Focus Group (Startup) December 2013 - August 2015
Bethesda Country Club May 2014 - August 2014
Woodmont Country Club May 2013 - September 2013
Students For Education Reform January 2012 - August 2012
International Youth Fellowship (IYF Mexico) January 2012 - January 2012
Skills
Event Planning, Team Leadership, Public Relations, Customer Service, Hospitality, Friendly Personality, Motivational Speaking, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Business Intelligence, Restaurants, Bilingual Proficiency, Team Management, Event Management, Marketing, communication skills, Interior Design, Heavy Lifting, multitasking skills, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Communication, Food Safety, Purchasing, Hospitality Management
Education
State University of New York College at Plattsburgh 2013 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management, Graduated
Ovation Brands September 2010 - August 2015
Beverage-Air August 2006 - June 2010
Beverage-Air November 2000 - July 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Satisfaction, Data Entry, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel
Education
Spartanburg Community College 1990 — 1992
Associate's degree, Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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
Ovation Brands March 2015 - August 2015
Ovation Brands September 2012 - March 2015
Brinker International November 2002 - September 2012
Nestle Waters November 2000 - November 2002
HEB April 1997 - November 2000
Skills
Food Safety, HACCP, Food Industry, Food, Food Processing, Quality Assurance, Food Quality, Sanitation, Food Science, Quality Management, Food Service, Food Manufacturing, Quality System, Process Improvement, Food Microbiology, GMP, Team Building, Quality Control, Auditing, SQF, Quality Auditing, Ingredients, Catering, P&L, Income Statement, Hiring, Restaurant Management
Education
Texas A&M University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Logan's Roadhouse October 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands January 2015 - September 2015
O'Charley's March 2013 - January 2015
O'Charley's November 2011 - July 2013
Romacorp, Inc. October 1998 - November 2011
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Training, Hospitality, Recruiting, Team Building, Coaching, Multi-unit, Employee Training, New Restaurant Openings, Hiring, Franchising, Profit, Food, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Hospitality Management, Inventory Management, Food Safety, Catering, POS, Cooking, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Industry, P&L Management, Leadership, Time Management, Employee Relations, Budgets, Retail
Education
Louisiana State University in Shreveport
Ovation Brands June 2015 - August 2015
Ovation Brands April 2015 - June 2015
Ovation Brands February 2011 - April 2015
Ovation Brands January 2008 - February 2011
Ovation Brands 1997 - 2008
Ovation Brands 1993 - 1997
Jim Dandy Restaurants 1987 - 1993
Wendy's 1984 - 1986
Skills
Restaurants, Team Building, P&L, Restaurant Management, Inventory Management, Training, Multi-unit, Management, Profit, Hiring, Hospitality, Food Service, Food, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Franchising, Microsoft Excel, Menu Development, Employee Relations, Income Statement, Hospitality Management, Catering, Food Safety, Culinary Skills, Succession Planning, Microsoft Office
Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor's degree, Business Studies
Wolf Technology Group September 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands July 2014 - September 2015
Netvision - A Division of DMS January 2012 - July 2014
Wolf Technology Group January 2011 - October 2011
Arvato Digital Services June 2009 - January 2011
Community Connect June 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Networking, Windows Server, Wireless Networking, Windows 7, Microsoft Office, Hardware Support, VoIP, Windows Vista, Windows XP Pro, Microsoft Exchange, Windows 2000, CompTIA A+ Certification, CompTIA Network+..., Android, iPhone, Blackberry, Small Business Server, Troubleshooting, Telephony, Telecommunications, Surveillance, Electronics..., VB.NET, HTML, Windows 8.1, Project Management, Technical Support, Microsoft Technologies, Servers, Help Desk Support, Active Directory, Customer Service, Software Installation
Education
Northern Maine Community College 2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Computer Electronics
Van Buren District Secondary School 1998 — 2004
High School Diploma, General Education
Ovation Brands 2011 - 2015
Ovation Brands 2009 - 2011
Ovation Brands 2005 - 2009
Ovation Brands 2001 - 2005
Ovation Brands 1997 - 2001
Glen Loch Restaurant 1995 - 1997
Skills
Operations Management, Multi-Unit, Analysis, Innovation Management, Leadership, Driving Results, Decision Making, Skilled Multi-tasker, Directing Teams, Problem Solving, Team Management, Priority Management, Project Management, Solution Implementation, Change Management, Training, Mentoring, Communication, Reliability, Easily Adaptable, Cost Control, Cost Reduction, Profit & Loss Management, Microsoft Excel, Food, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Team Building, Management, Restaurants, Labor Management, Food Cost Analysis, Labor Control, Restaurant Management
Education
Syracuse University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Literature, General, cum laude
Syracuse University 1997 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, cum laude
The Habit Burger Grill 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands April 2011 - October 2014
Ovation Brands April 2011 - September 2014
Walmart January 2009 - April 2011
Walmart June 2006 - January 2009
Sheraton May 1992 - June 1997
Skills
Food & Beverage, Cost Control, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Food Safety, Food Processing, Food Preparation, Food Industry, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Quality Assurance, Quality Control
Education
San Bernardino Valley College 1990 — 1992
Hotel & Restaurant Management, Hotel & Restaurant Management, 3.8 GPA
Ovation Brands October 2014 - Present
Elephant Bar Restaurant August 2014 - October 2014
Elephant Bar Restaurant February 2013 - August 2014
Elephant Bar Restaurant February 2010 - February 2013
Famous Dave's July 2008 - December 2009
Claim Jumper Restaurants March 2001 - May 2008
Skills
Food Service, Multi-unit, Menu Development, New Restaurant Openings, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, P&L, Labor Control, Hiring, Hospitality Management, Food Safety, Profit, Customer Satisfaction, POS, Wine, Multi-Unit, Catering
Education
San Joaquin Delta College 1995 — 1995
Lincoln High School 1992 — 1995
High School Diploma, General Studies
Cracker Barrel August 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands 2006 - 2015
Starbucks August 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Management, Leadership, Budgets, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Coaching, Retail, Multi-Unit, Time Management, Restaurants, Catering, Food, Sales, Hospitality, P&L, Community Outreach, Inventory Control, Profit, Hiring, Employee Training, Store Management, Forecasting, P, Restaurant Management, Leadership Development, New Restaurant Openings, Food Safety, Operations Management, Hospitality Management, Employee Relations, Menu Development, Recruiting
Education
Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale
Photography
Salsaritas Fresh Cantina April 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands September 2013 - April 2015
Panera Bread February 2011 - February 2013
Zaxby's Franchising, Inc. July 2010 - December 2010
Starbucks January 2006 - August 2010
General Espresso Equipment Company March 2005 - January 2006
Mountain Mudd Coffee December 2004 - January 2006
Spartanburg County Public Library April 1997 - May 1999
Richland County Public Library June 1996 - March 1997
Skills
Servsafe Certified, Inventory, Accountability, Multi-unit, Schedules, Business, Coffee, Loss Prevention, Profit, Multi-Unit Management, Cashiering, New Store Development, Multi-Unit, Food, Inventory Management, P, Restaurants, Sales, Coaching, Team Building, Training
Education
South University 2010 — 2011
MBA
Converse College 1992 — 1996
BA, History, English, Latin
Spring Valley High School 1989 — 1992
UGA Food Services January 2013 - May 2013
Ovation Brands August 2012 - December 2012
Lifetime Fitness October 2010 - June 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Public Speaking
Education
The University of Georgia 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Relations
Henrys Tavern April 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands March 2012 - November 2014
Wendys International June 2009 - March 2012
Old Chicago Restaurants August 2008 - May 2009
Bennigan’s June 2007 - July 2008
Bennigan’s February 2002 - May 2007
Bennigan’s December 2000 - January 2002
Bennigan’s January 1997 - November 2000
Taco Cabana November 1995 - December 1996
US Navy March 1990 - February 1994
Skills
Leadership, Succession Planning, Presentation Skills, Customer Service, Management, Training, Sales, Restaurant Management, Multi-unit, Team Building, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, P&L, Income Statement, Food Service, Franchising, Marketing, New Restaurant Openings, Hiring, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Communication, Multi-Unit
Education
University of Oklahoma 1988 — 1990
U.S. Navy - Administration
Meridian, MS
Ovation Brands August 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands June 2015 - August 2015
Ovation Brands January 2010 - June 2015
Denny's 2007 - 2010
Ryans Grill Buffet & Bakery 1990 - 2007
Skills
Training, Operational Planning, Store Operations, Team Building, Presentation Skills, Cross Functional Team..., Cross-functional Team..., Video Production, Training Program..., Project Implementation, Program Implementation, Brand Implementation, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Strategic Business..., Strategic Vision, Vision Development, Team Leadership, New Product..., Ideas Development, Strong Business Acumen, Collaborative Problem..., Customer Service, Food, Franchising, Hospitality, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Leadership, Menu Development, Time Management, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, P, New Product Roll Out, Multi-unit, Multi-Unit, Food Service, Food Safety, Food, Catering, Management, Food & Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Hiring, Profit
Education
Erskine College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, History
The Wendy's Company September 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands May 2015 - August 2015
MBS Textbook Exchange May 2014 - July 2014
jewel-osco May 2011 - May 2012
Wheatland Athletic Association November 2011 - March 2012
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and Banking
NPC International August 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands September 2013 - August 2015
Entercom November 2012 - September 2013
ULTA Beauty July 2012 - September 2013
UltraTan March 2011 - June 2012
Maggie Moo's May 2005 - June 2012
Skills
Public Speaking, Journalism, Radio, Management, People Skills, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Media Planning, Marketing, Sales, Leadership, Fashion, Social Networking, Integrated Marketing, Cosmetics, Social Media Marketing, Skin Care, Advertising, Small Business, Facebook, Radio Advertising, Online Marketing
Education
University of South Carolina Upstate 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Diamond Graphics December 2014 - Present
Professional Boxing January 2012 - Present
Ovation Brands October 2012 - December 2014
GE Healthcare May 2012 - October 2012
University of Minnesota - Facilities Management January 2006 - December 2011
The Score Sports Bar & Grill 2008 - 2009
Vector Marketing May 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Management, Data Entry
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication
Ovation Brands August 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands April 2015 - August 2015
Elephant Bar Restaurant June 2012 - April 2015
Elephant Bar Restaurant March 2006 - June 2012
P.F. Chang's China Bistro January 2000 - March 2006
Karen's Wine Country Cafe June 1997 - June 2002
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Multi-Unit, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Customer Service, Food, Team Building, P&L Management, New Restaurant Openings, Catering
Education
Bakersfield College 1985 — 1987
Best Buy September 2012 - Present
Cracker Barrel May 2010 - September 2012
Ovation Brands December 2003 - May 2010
Skills
Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Store Management, Visual Merchandising, Retail, Store Operations, Driving Results, Retail Sales, Merchandising, Profit, Inventory Control, POS, Time Management, Cashiering, Customer Service
Education
Broome Community College 1999 — 2001
Associate of Science (A.S.), Communication and Media Studies
Tioga Central High School 1996 — 1999
Regents(H.S. Diploma)
Cummins Inc. January 2014 - Present
Cummins Inc. July 2011 - December 2013
Cummins, Inc January 2010 - June 2011
Cummins Inc. May 2009 - August 2009
Ovation Brands October 2005 - February 2008
Ovation Brands September 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Inventory Management, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Forecasting, Logistics, Continuous Improvement, Warehousing, Materials Management, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Inventory Control, Supply Chain..., Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Warehouse Management, MRP, Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Operational Excellence, Purchasing, Logistics Management, Management, Demand Planning, Procurement, Automotive, Production Planning, Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Pricing, Business Process..., 3PL, Supplier Development, Sourcing, SAP, Distribution Center..., Demand Forecasting, ERP
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2008 — 2009
MBA, Supply Chain & Logistics
Appalachian State University 1998 — 2004
BSBA, Management & Computer Information Systems
Ovation Brands June 2015 - Present
CraZy Minds LLC September 2014 - Present
Peterson Consulting Group (PCG) May 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands October 2014 - May 2015
The Krystal Company September 2012 - January 2014
Aaron's, Inc July 2011 - September 2012
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. February 2008 - July 2011
Arby's Restaurant Group February 2001 - February 2008
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. March 1997 - February 2001
CKE Restaurants, Inc. July 1994 - February 1997
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Market Planning, Strategy, Leadership, Advertising, Franchising, Brand Management, Strategic Planning, Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Insight, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Sales, Retail, P&L Management, Market Research, Field Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Product Development, P&L, Brand Development, Income Statement, Creative Direction, Budgets, Lead Generation, Public Relations, Training, Digital Marketing, Product Management, Segmentation, Market Analysis, Online Marketing, Brand Awareness, SEO, Product Marketing, Online Advertising, P, Creative Strategy, Positioning, Forecasting, Brand Architecture, Sponsorship, Media Buying
Education
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Concentration in Marketing and Management
The Gordian Group September 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands January 2015 - August 2015
National Louis University August 2012 - November 2014
Florida Gulf Coast University August 2008 - July 2012
Florida Gulf Coast University July 2006 - May 2012
Florida Gulf Coast University August 2003 - July 2008
Lyon College August 2002 - July 2003
UNC Greensboro August 1999 - May 2002
Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Distance Learning, Curriculum Design, Enrollment Management, Student Engagement, Adult Education, Program Management, Staff Development, University Teaching, Policy, Instructional Design, Faculty Development, Instructional Technology, Curriculum Assessment, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Program Development, E-Learning, Grant Writing, Career Counseling, Resume Writing, Academic Advising, Academic Administration, College Teaching, Community Outreach, Art History
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1994 — 2002
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Art History
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1994
Master of Arts (MA), Art History
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Art History
Dunkin' Donuts / Baskin Robbins January 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands March 2013 - January 2014
John's Incredible Pizza Company September 2009 - November 2012
Buffets, Inc. October 1995 - September 2009
Zoot's Rotisserie Chicken August 1993 - October 1995
Skills
Food Service, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Talent Management, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Employee Engagement, Income Statement, Food, Sales, Retail, Leadership, Training, Inventory Management, Marketing, Restaurants, Coaching, Human Resources, Management, Leadership Development, Food Safety, Team Building, Food & Beverage, Multi-unit, Time Management, P&L Management, Profit, Customer Service, Hiring, P&L, New Restaurant Openings, Start-ups, Operations Management, Multi-Unit
Education
California State University-San Marcos - College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Management and Operations
The Krystal Company December 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands July 2012 - November 2014
Arby's Restaurant Group November 2011 - July 2012
Arby's Restaurant Group August 2004 - February 2012
Hardee's Food Systems November 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Marketing, Sponsorship, Marketing Strategy, Field Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Franchising, Budgets, Sales, Product Development, Media Planning, Restaurants, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Management, Marketing Communications, Market Planning, Retail, Customer Insight
Education
Florida State University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations
Ovation Brands August 2015 - Present
Michelin (Tek System) August 2014 - August 2015
Tek Systems October 2013 - December 2013
TEKsystems April 2013 - April 2013
Modis/ Windstream Communications April 2012 - November 2012
Arvato Services, LLC August 2009 - April 2012
Foundation Technologies, inc March 2009 - April 2009
Bi-Lo Corp July 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Routers, Troubleshooting, VPN, Servers, Active Directory, Windows 7, Cisco Technologies, Switches, Norton Ghost, Information Technology, Software Installation, Operating Systems, Hardware, Windows 8.1, XP, DHCP, Cisco Routers, Network Engineering, Laptops, Windows Server, BMC Remedy, Linux, LAN-WAN, VMware, IPv6, EIGRP, OSPF, SAP R/3, Juniper, DSLAM, MPLS Networking
Education
ECPI University 2007 — 2009
Associate of Applied Science, Computer & Information Systems; IT/Network and Security Management
Greer High School 1999 — 2002
High School, Computer Science
Fishbowl Marketing Analytics May 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands October 2012 - April 2015
Digitas September 2011 - October 2012
Arby's Restaurant Group 2009 - September 2011
Current June 2008 - January 2009
Clark Design Group January 2008 - June 2008
John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods January 2003 - November 2007
Patrick Malloy Communities November 2000 - January 2003
Mill Pond June 1999 - November 2000
Skills
Research Project..., Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Market..., Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Consumer Insights, Customer Relations, Forecasting, Excel, Analysis, Customer Satisfaction, Focus Groups, Access, Survey Design, Modeling, Marketing Strategy, Segmentation, Marketing Research, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Analytics, Online Marketing, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, Business Strategy, Product Marketing, Web Analytics, Research, Market Analysis, Email Marketing, Data Analysis, Product Management, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, New Business Development, PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Team Building, Budgeting, Market Planning, Microsoft Office, Account Management, SEO, Strategy Development, Word, Team Leadership, Pricing, SEM, Negotiation
Education
Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA
University of West Georgia 1999 — 1999
MEd, Counseling
Ovation Brands April 2014 - August 2015
Ecolab December 2008 - April 2014
US BioEnergy October 2006 - October 2008
PricewaterhouseCoopers September 2000 - October 2006
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, GAAP, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting, Management, Coaching, Internal Controls, Regulatory Reporting, Technical Accounting..., Auditing, Sarbanes-Oxley Act
Education
Saint John's University 1996 — 2000
B.A., Accounting
The Krystal Company November 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands December 2010 - September 2014
Buffets, Inc. August 2009 - December 2010
Denny's November 2002 - August 2009
Pennzoil-Quaker State (now Royal Dutch Shell) October 1998 - November 2002
Snap Products, Inc. October 1993 - October 1998
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Leadership, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Problem Solving, Integrated Marketing, Business Strategy, Social Media, P&L Management, Competitive Analysis, Direct Marketing, Marketing Research, Retail, Event Management, Coaching, Market Research, Brand Management, New Business Development, Online Marketing, Franchising, Sales, Team Building, Strategy, Brand Development, P, Social Media Marketing
Education
Duke University 1989 — 1993
A.B.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands September 2010 - February 2014
Apex Information Technologies February 2010 - September 2010
EDIAdmin November 2007 - January 2010
Self Employed April 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Certified..., Microsoft Certified..., Oracle Applications, EDI, Oracle Reports, Oracle PL/SQL..., Oracle Forms, Java, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle database, Software Development, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Eclipse, Oracle, Troubleshooting, SQL
Education
Microsoft Certified Application Developer
Oracle Certified Application Developer
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Greenville Health System June 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands January 2014 - June 2014
Ovation Brands August 2011 - June 2014
Rexam June 2010 - August 2011
AFL Telecommunications LLC July 2005 - June 2010
The South Financial Group June 2001 - July 2005
Inman Mills November 2000 - June 2001
Ethox Chemicals March 2000 - November 2000
Nycomed Amersham November 1998 - February 2000
Royal Doulton USA Inc. 1996 - 1998
Skills
Employee Benefits, Human Resources, Benefits Administration, FMLA, HRIS, Succession Planning, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Labor Relations, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Management, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisition, Compensation
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1984 — 1988
BS, Management
Ovation Brands June 2015 - August 2015
Ovation Brands December 2010 - June 2015
Buffets, Inc. February 2007 - December 2010
Buffets, Inc. February 2006 - February 2007
Avado Brands, Inc. October 1987 - February 2006
US Navy May 1983 - October 1987
Skills
Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Hospitality, Food, Customer Service, Culinary Skills, Inventory Management, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, New Restaurant Openings, Leadership, P&L, Team Building
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1995 — 1996
Executive Mgmt Institute / School of Management, International Business
Iowa Western Community College 1977 — 1979
Associate of Science (A.S.), Restaurant/Food Services Management
Caribou Coffee June 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands May 2014 - June 2015
Buffets, Inc. December 2005 - May 2014
Applebee's August 2003 - December 2005
US Navy October 1995 - October 1999
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, Process Improvement, Outlook, Training, Software Documentation, Oracle Applications, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Project Management, User Acceptance Testing, Microsoft Excel, Visio, Inventory Management, Business Analysis
Education
Normandale Community College 2000 — 2003
Exploring New Opportunities September 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands November 2014 - August 2015
Great River Energy November 2013 - November 2014
Great River Energy March 2008 - November 2013
United Subcontractors 2005 - 2008
Carlson Hotels Worldwide (Carlson Companies) January 2004 - February 2005
Carlson Hotels Worldwide (Carlson Companies) June 2000 - January 2004
Lane Hospitality 1996 - 2000
Aerie Hotels & Resorts August 1993 - February 1996
Galileo International April 1990 - August 1993
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Budget, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Analysis, Budgets, Finance, Mergers, Strategic Financial..., Strategic Planning, Financial Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Mergers & Acquisitions, Forecasting, Capital Budgeting, Capital Equipment, Energy
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2001 — 2004
MBA, Finance, Marketing, International Business
Northern Illinois University 1985 — 1988
B.S., Accountancy
United States Air Force Academy 1984 — 1985
Ovation Brands 2002 - Present
Skills
HRIS, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Income Statement, Talent Acquisition, Leadership Development, Labor Relations, Performance Management, Coaching, Interviews, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Employee Relations, Internet Recruiting, Food, Hiring, Applicant Tracking..., Restaurants, Time Management, Onboarding, Franchising, Talent Management, Customer Service, Technical Recruiting, Training, Management, Team Building, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Recruiting, Sales, Profit, Payroll, Budgets, Employment Law, FMLA, Multi-unit, Organizational..., Benefits Administration, Employee Benefits, Workforce Planning, Personnel Management, College Recruiting, Organizational..., Employee Training, Leadership, Sourcing, Employee Engagement, Deferred Compensation, Inventory Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BA, Spanish and Portuguese, Cum laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BFA, Studio Art, Cum laude
Ovation Brands January 2015 - Present
CiCi's August 2007 - January 2014
Joe's Crab Shack / Landry's Restaurants, Inc. 1995 - 2007
Landry's Restaurants 1995 - 2006
Skills
Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Food Service, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Employee Relations, Franchising, Multi-unit, New Restaurant Openings, Catering, Culinary Skills
Education
University of Houston 1969 — 1973
BBA
University of Houston
Ovation Brands November 2009 - August 2015
U.S. Foodservice May 2001 - January 2009
Swank Motion Pictures, Inc. 1997 - 2001
Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging 1995 - 1997
Skills
Process Improvement, Hyperion Enterprise, Income Statement, Financial Analysis, Analysis, Strategic Financial..., Finance, Oracle, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Variance Analysis, P&L, Management, Financial Planning, Hyperion
Education
University of Central Missouri 1974 — 1977
BSBA, Business Management
Dunn Bros Coffee November 2014 - July 2015
Ovation Brands October 2013 - November 2014
Junction Marketing June 2010 - November 2014
Taco John's International, Inc. January 2006 - April 2010
Wings Financial Federal Credit Union April 2003 - December 2005
Skills
Graphic Design, Social Media, Direct Marketing, Business Development, Facebook, Management, Team Building, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing, Training, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Advertising, Event Planning, Social Networking, Brand Awareness
Education
St. Cloud State University 1999 — 2001
BS, Marketing
Questar Assessment, Inc. September 2015 - Present
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel July 2014 - July 2015
Ovation Brands October 2005 - July 2014
Skills
Outlook, Windows 7, Troubleshooting, Windows, Customer Service, Software Documentation, Cisco Technologies, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Inventory Management, Microsoft Server..., Active Directory, Cisco IOS, Wireless Networking, Cisco Access Points, Cradlepoint Technologies, Cisco Firewall Security, Mitel MCD, Cisco CUCM, Cisco Call Manager, Networking, Firewalls, Network Administration, Training, Operating Systems, Team Building
Education
Brown College 2002 — 2004
Associate's Degree, Information Technology
Panera Bread April 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands October 2013 - April 2014
Buffalo Wild Wings December 2011 - October 2013
Bob Evans July 2011 - December 2011
Buffalo Wild Wings August 2006 - March 2011
Skills
Restaurant Management, Food, Food, Bartending, Labor Control, Hiring, Food Safety, Inventory Management, ServSafe, Serve Safe Certified, Employee Relations, Labor Management, Employee Training, Recruiting, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Menu Development, Hospitality Management, Food Preparation, New Restaurant Openings, Guest Service Management, Time Management, Schedules, Multi-unit, Restaurants
Education
Everest University-Tampa 2011 — 2013
Business Management
Ovation Brands June 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. April 2008 - June 2012
Buffets, Inc. July 2007 - April 2008
Ajilon Finance Solutions March 2007 - June 2007
Ford Motor Credit Company 2005 - 2007
Ford Motor Credit Company 2004 - 2004
Ford Motor Credit Company 1999 - 2004
Ford Motor Credit Company 1997 - 1998
Ford Motor Credit Company 1990 - 1997
Ford Motor Credit Company 1988 - 1989
Skills
Accounts Payable, Auditing, Accounting, Invoicing, Account Reconciliation, Credit, Human Resources, Accruals, Finance, Customer Service, Outlook
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1984 — 1988
BS, Finance, Management, Accounting
CBRE March 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands January 2014 - March 2015
Buffets, Inc. April 2011 - January 2014
Buffets, Inc. December 2010 - April 2011
Buffets, Inc. July 2007 - December 2010
Education
St. Cloud State University
BS, Finance
Ovation Brands 2010 - 2015
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 2006 - 2010
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 2005 - 2006
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 2000 - 2005
Skills
Product Development, Recipe Development, Recipe Photography, Training, Cross Functional Team..., Food Cost Management, Food Cost Analysis, Operational..., Product Evaluation, Vendor Partner..., Restaurant Management
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Bachelor’s Degree, Illustration
IMI Group Inc. August 2014 - Present
IMI Group Inc. September 1995 - August 2014
Ovation Brands September 1990 - September 1995
KPMG US January 1989 - August 1990
EY June 1987 - December 1988
Bosin, Bono & Company September 1985 - June 1987
Skills
Tax, Corporate Tax, International Tax, Tax Advisory, Transfer Pricing, Tax Accounting, Tax Research, Financial Accounting, Income Tax, CPA, General Ledger, Consolidation, Payroll, Restructuring, Sales Tax, Expatriate Tax, Big 4, Global Mobility, Audit Defense, Tax Controversy, Cross-functional..., Project Management, Finance, Auditing
Education
University of Houston
Bachelor's, Accounting & Taxation
ClubCorp 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands 2013 - 2015
SUPERVALU 2010 - 2013
Cadbury plc. March 2006 - 2010
Lighthouse International July 2001 - March 2006
Frito Lay and Pepsico Business Solutions Group March 1988 - July 2001
Electronic Data Systems June 1986 - March 1988
Skills
IT Strategy, Integration, Enterprise Architecture, ERP, E-commerce, Vendor Management, Change Management, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, SAP, IT Management, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, IT Operations, Process Improvement, Supply Chain, Master Data Management, Acquisition Integration, Informatica, Organizational Design, Project Portfolio..., Leadership, Strategic Planning, Oracle E-Business Suite, Ruby on Rails, Health Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Consumer Package Goods, Multi-channel Retail, Food & Beverage, Siperian, Mobile Applications, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Compliance PCI
Education
Loyola University New Orleans
Bachelors
Loyola University New Orleans
Bachelors
University of Phoenix
MBA
Ovation Brands July 2014 - Present
New Pilgrim Baptist Church July 2012 - Present
Terminix May 2013 - August 2014
Ecolab November 2011 - October 2012
All Things Work Together November 2007 - December 2011
Laquinta Inns and suites January 2011 - October 2011
LSU Medical Shreveport January 2010 - April 2010
Piccadilly Restaurants LLC December 2006 - August 2008
Certicare Inc August 2006 - December 2006
Red Roof Inn August 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Satisfaction, Outlook, Hospitality, Payroll, Distribution Center..., Customer Service, Sales, Management, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Restaurant Management, Account Management, Employee Engagement, Spreadsheets, Catering, Front Office, Hospitality Management, Organizational..., Employee Training, Hotels, Micros, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Event Planning, Performance Management, PowerPoint, Food, Human Resources, Operations Management, Employee Relations, Coaching, Interviews, Recruiting, Training, Hiring, Administration, Leadership Development, Forecasting, Restaurants, Food Safety, Staff Development, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Public Speaking, Benefits Administration, Inventory Control, HRIS
Education
Grambling State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Hotel/ Restaurant Management
Grambling State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Ovation Brands April 2015 - Present
District of Pi Pizzeria December 2012 - Present
Masthope Mouintain POC Summit Restaurant December 2010 - June 2012
Longhorn Steakhouse 2007 - 2010
Skills
Banquets, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Food Cost, Managing Employees, New Restaurant Openings, Restaurants, Hospitality, Management, Food, Food Service, Multi-unit, Catering, Inventory Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Event Planning
Education
Art Institute of Atlanta
Art Institute of Atlanta
Degree in Fine Arts - Photography
Ovation Brands January 2008 - Present
Transport America July 2007 - December 2007
Transport America August 1999 - June 2007
Equity Lending August 1998 - July 1999
TCF Mortgage Corporation September 1996 - July 1998
TCF Mortgage Corporationn November 1994 - August 1996
United Mortgage Corporation June 1993 - October 1994
Skills
Cash Management, Cash Operations, Inventory Management, Forecasting, P&L, Financial Analysis, Process Improvement, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Strategic Planning, Banking, Customer Service, Team Building, Finance
Education
University of St. Thomas 2012 — 2012
Finance
University of Minnesota Duluth
BBA, Finance
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
Ovation Brands August 2008 - Present
Ovation Brands August 2008 - Present
Ovation Brands August 2008 - Present
Ovation Brands August 2008 - Present
Ovation Brands August 2008 - Present
Ovation Brands August 2008 - Present
Ovation Brands August 2008 - Present
Emergency Management International (USA), Inc September 2004 - March 2008
Global Travel Safety, Inc January 2002 - January 2008
Travel Your World,Inc. January 2000 - March 2002
Skills
Cooking, Cleaning, Public Speaking, Web Design, Restaurants, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Food, Hospitality, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Computers, Photography, Business Intelligence, Budget, Team Building, Team Leadership, Volunteering, Budgets, Time Management, Data Entry, Customer Satisfaction, ServSafe, Management, Inventory Management, Food Preparation, Cashiering, Communication, Catering
Education
Harper College 2010 — 2014
Associate's degree, General Studies
Palatine High School 1990 — 1994
High School Diploma
FedEx Express May 2010 - Present
Ovation Brands September 2008 - February 2014
MOM Brands 2014 - 2014
MOM Brands 2014 - 2014
MOM Brands 2014 - 2014
FedEx Express September 2009 - May 2010
FedEx Express August 2004 - July 2007
FedEx Express January 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Inventory Management, Team Building, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Training, Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Logistics, Time Management, Oracle, BMC Portal, Access, Highly detail oriented, Organization, Multi Tasking, Troubleshooting, Configurations, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Software Documentation, Process Scheduler, Invoicing, Leadership Development, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Analysis, Sales Operations, Hiring, Project Planning, Sales, Negotiation, Event Management, Transportation..., Customer Satisfaction
Education
Hamline University 2002 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Exercise and Sports Science
Riverside Restaurant Repair September 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands April 2012 - August 2015
Ovation Brands December 2008 - April 2012
Ovation Brands August 2006 - December 2008
Ovation Brands May 1999 - August 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Restaurants, Inventory Management, Profit, Budgets, Team Building, Process Scheduler, Operations Management, Facilities Management, P&L, Troubleshooting, Construction, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Retail, Management
Education
University of Wisconsin-College of Business and Economics
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
The University of Akron
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Community College of the Air Force
Satellite Communications, communication systems and electronics
Ovation Brands May 2011 - Present
Education
Coastal Carolina University 2010 — 2015
Exercise Sports Science
Henderson Accounting July 2014 - Present
Ovation Brands August 2005 - March 2014
Buffets, Inc. September 1996 - August 2005
Skills
Restaurants, Tax, Payroll, Budgets, Garnishments, Customer Service, Time Management, Training, Microsoft Excel
Education
Bob Jones University 1972 — 1976
Secondary Education and Teaching
Iron Skillet May 2015 - Present
Ovation Brands March 2014 - June 2014
communicare Inc May 2013 - July 2013
McDonald's Corporation 2010 - 2010
Dollar General June 2005 - December 2009
The Whistle Stop June 1996 - April 2004
Skills
Cashiering, Inventory Management, Loss Prevention, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Cash Register, Store Management, Customer Satisfaction, Data Entry, Time Management, Retail Sales, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Merchandising, Profit
Education
Western Kentucky University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's degree, Social Work
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College 2010 — 2013
Associate's degree, Human Services, General, GPA: 3.6
Ovation Brands June 2012 - August 2015
Ovation Brands February 2010 - June 2012
Ovation Brands June 2008 - February 2010
Ovation Brands June 2003 - June 2008
Ovation Brands June 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Management, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, Facilities Operations, Organization, Restaurants, Administrative..., Translation, Teamwork, Time Management, Process Scheduler, Food Service, Food, Restaurant Management, P&L, Catering, Inventory Management, Training, Team Building
Education
Metropolitan State University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration, Graduated with Honors and Finalist for the Outstanding Student Award
Normandale Community College 2002 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Spanish, Graduated with Honors and Deans List for Several Semesters
Ovation Brands September 2007 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Restaurants, Catering, Team Building, Leadership, Restaurant Management, Management, Hospitality, Food, Food & Beverage
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1965 — 1969
Business Administration and Management, General
Ovation Brands 2011 - Present
Education
Coastal Carolina University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Coastal Carolina University 2011 — 2015
Kinesiology
Ovation Brands February 2015 - Present
West Interactive June 2014 - January 2015
Education
Mesa Community College 2003 — 2005
na, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Montgomery County Community College 2005 - Present
Leisure World of Maryland Corporation 2003 - 2015
Nielsen Company 2010 - 2014
Jewish Community Center 2005 - 2011
Ovation Brands 2007 - 2010
Skills
Writing, Communication, Training, Team Building, Editing, Proofreading, Marketing
Education
Syracuse University
Master's Degree, Communication, General
University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor of Science (BS), Education/Dramatic Arts/Music