Applebee's Franchise Group, Apple Grove, AmRestVice President
Jan. 2000 - May. 2013Led all aspects of regional business for eighty-three locations, including operations, marketing, training, human resources, finance, and development with sales of $192 million. Recognized as top performer each year in sales and profit Led training and development for 103 Applebee's locations, comprising six thousand employees. Led training teams in development of management training programs, new store openings and Applebee's University programs in conjunction with divisional VP role. Built and nurtured teams by developing and inspiring people across various functions to work collaboratively to exceed targets in sales, profit, and operational performance.