GLD Hospitality, LLCOwner/Founder
Mar. 2023Dripping Springs, Texas, United StatesStrategic Leadership: Founded and oversee GLD Hospitality, parent company of Slice Street Pizza (retail) and Slice & Co. (wholesale). Operations Management: Direct day-to-day operations across retail and wholesale divisions, including supply chain, vendor relations, and staff management. Product Development: Created and scaled multiple product lines. Wholesale Distribution: Manage logistics and client relations for deliveries to restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, wineries, and bars. Financial Oversight: Monitor budgets, margins, and profitability while aligning with long-term growth goals. Brand Building: Develop and maintain brand identity, voice, and visual standards for Slice Street Pizza and Slice & Co. Marketing & Sales: Design and execute customer acquisition and retention strategies through social media, events, collaborations, and direct sales. Technology & Systems: Implement digital tools including AI-driven workflows, Power Apps for dough production planning, invoice automation, and OptiSigns integrations. Community Engagement: Lead partnerships with local businesses, charities, and events, reinforcing hospitality as a community-centered value. Staff Training & Culture: Develop employee onboarding, food safety protocols (HACCP), and customer service standards.