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Walk-On's Sports BistreauxChief Development Officer
Sep. 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesRecruited to drive unit growth by transforming all restaurant development and related organizational structures. Partnered with internal and external stakeholders to improve restaurant buildout and operational investment costs to increase ROI. Envisioned and established rebranding strategy driving the complete evolution of the business. Key Successes
• Implemented data-driven decision-making approach by evaluating active and closed locations to examine the historical analytics in addition to integrating traditional market tours, to ensure restaurants are built in the right locations for the brand. • Advocated for and currently lead creation of new development prototype reducing building construction costs by $3.5M+ per project and decreased operational costs 8%. This projection led to new corporate growth for the first time since 2016. • Negotiated the largest franchise win in the brand’s history—a 20-unit agreement with $90M+ enterprise value.
Papa John's InternationalVICE PRESIDENT OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, FACILITIES & FRANCHISE SALES (2022-Present)
Jan. 2020 - Jan. 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesRecruited to establish the Development, Real Estate, Design, Construction, Facilities, and Equipment organizational structure as a critical component to the company’s reorganization and rebranding strategy. Built a global team, including 23 design, construction, facilities, and equipment managers. Accountable for $200M capital budget and opening of 1000+ new construction restaurants and 50+ renovations. Key Successes • Developed 2 prototype designs for domestic and international markets, increasing sales by 5%. • Identified whitespace, infill markets and metrics for Corporate growth for the first time in 5 years which also included purchase of franchise owned markets. • Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in 25% reduction in construction costs by facilitating vendor sourcing, skillfully negotiating pricing and contracts, and securing FF&E at the most competitive prices. • Avoided $350K in equipment cost increases by implementing a bulk order and warehousing equipment program, allowing the system to build 25 more restaurants than the previous year.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.VICE PRESIDENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION / DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL (2017-2020)
Jan. 2012 - Jan. 2020Tampa, Florida, United States𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬:
➲ VICE PRESIDENT OF DESIGN, DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL (2017-2018)
➲ SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DESIGN, DOMESTIC/INTERNATIONAL (2016-2017)
➲ SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DESIGN RENOVATIONS (2015-2016)
➲ DIRECTOR OF DESIGN RENOVATIONS (2013-2015)
➲ MANAGER OF DESIGN INNOVATIONS (2012-2013) Fast-tracked promoted to eventually direct strategic vision for design and construction of 285 corporate renovations and new construction projects annually for company’s diverse portfolio of 5 brands and 2 QSR test brands across the US and 21 countries. Directed team of up to 52 design, construction, procurement, and FF&E professionals and consultants, architects, engineers, and GCs to drive excellence in project delivery. Key Successes • Led restaurant relocation program, improving site location and resulting in 40% sales increase above the previous site. • Achieved 34% cost savings per new restaurant through the introduction of a value engineering team which included internal and external team members. • Produced 38% cost savings per project by creating the “Renovation in a Box” concept which standardized the FF&E package and implemented bulk purchasing/warehousing for upcoming projects. • Streamlined project timelines by implementing a highly effective process to sync with lease and rent commencement at each geographic location to eliminate $5M in dead rent paid in previous years.
Kohl's Department StoresASSISTANT MANAGER OF DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION / CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER (2011-2012)
Jan. 2010 - Jan. 2012Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬:
➲ ASSISTANT MANAGER OF STORE PLANNING – RENOVATIONS (2010-2011) Managed design, construction and procurement for high-profile projects, which included a national call center, 2 celebrity design studios, and 53 California store conversion. Key Successes • Led design and construction of 2 distribution centers with 2M sq. ft, a $15M budget, and captured $1M in cost savings. • Generated $4.6M in annual cost savings and reduced prototypical construction by 21 weeks, implementing a modular system for renovation projects.
JPS Design & Project Management, LLCFOUNDER / INTERIOR DESIGNER / CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2010Milwaukee, WIBuilt a restaurant design and project management firm from the ground up. Implemented marketing, process strategies, and the financial structure to design and manage projects from inception to completion. Clients included, Grande Cheese Company, Beef ‘O Brady’s, Rosati’s Pizza, and Aveda Salon and Spa. Key Successes • Achieved Top 10 ranking of largest Milwaukee-area interior design firms in 2008, 2009, and 2010. • Earned Silver Design Award from American Society of Interior Designers for the Grande Cheese Company Expansion/Renovation--1 of only 3 projects chosen from thousands.
DardenSENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER / CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER-NEW CONSTRUCTION (2002-2004)
Jan. 1998 - Jan. 2004Orlando, Florida, United States𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗔𝗬:
➲ DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER – RENOVATIONS (1999-2002)
➲ SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS – RENOVATIONS (1998-2002) Promoted through progressive roles of responsibility, leading team in developing new renovation prototype design for a 475+ restaurant launch program, including conversions. The RevItalia renovation design was critical element to Olive Garden rebranding (largest casual dining brand worldwide.) Key Successes • Reduced new restaurant FF&E costs by $1.8M by utilizing and negotiating with domestic vendors. • Partnered collaboratively with executive team and marketing department on renovation design to ensure alignment with corporate brand. • Launched cost reduction plan, garnering $100K+ savings per project.
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