Chick-fil-A RestaurantsOwner/Operator
Aug. 2003 - Apr. 2009Phoenix, Arizona Area• Responsible for every aspect of daily operations of a restaurant with annual sales averaging $2.4 million
• Responsible for all personnel decisions including selection, recruitment, training, disciplinary actions when required, and oversight of store management team. • Responsible for inventory ordering and maintaining an exceptional level of cost control
• Provided vision and direction for 50+ employees
• Developed and implemented comprehensive business plan, yearly goals, and store marketing plan
• Built and maintained extensive network of sales contacts in local businesses and schools
• Managed vendor relationships and price negotiations
• Created and provided growth and learning opportunities for Team Members and Leadership
• Full Profit & Loss Responsibility including cost control, budgeting, analysis of results, and projections of future results.