Career Overview
A condensed resume emphasizing multi‑unit operations, disciplined growth, and culture‑first turnarounds.
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Experience
Sticky’s Finger Joint — New York, NY
Executive Vice President · Board Member · Investor | 2021–2024
- Repositioned the brand and tightened operations to improve unit economics and guest experience.
- Built an opening playbook (site criteria, FOH/BOH flow, staffing models) to support new‑market entry.
- Established SOPs, training cadence, and dashboards to manage labor and COGS performance.
- Advised the board on capital allocation, franchising options, and growth priorities.
Dat Dog Enterprises — New Orleans, LA
Chief Executive Officer | 2018–2020
- Reset culture and standards; rebuilt the leadership bench for consistent execution.
- Centralized reporting to provide near‑real‑time KPI visibility and improve unit economics.
- Standardized training and ops materials across locations; advanced prototype and market plans.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers — Plano, TX / International
Senior Vice President, Business Development | 2008–2016
- Drove expansion from 7 to 21 U.S. states and led the first international openings in the Middle East.
- Grew non‑traditional channels across universities, airports, casinos, stadiums, and retail.
- Partnered with 11 franchisees to scale from 13 to 83 restaurants (~$224M revenue in 2016).
Piccadilly Cafeterias — Baton Rouge, LA / Regional
Vice President, Piccadilly Food Service | 2004–2008
- Launched the institutional division (education, healthcare, government, business & industry).
- Developed proprietary retail concepts and an express format; authored ops and procurement standards.
Earlier Career
Leadership roles with The Dunhill Group, Wood Dining Services, Morrison’s Hospitality, and Service America. U.S. Navy (Supply & Logistics).
Board & Community
Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana (Board Member & Vice President, 2017–2022) · Mentor, The Jonas Project · Disaster Relief Volunteer: Team Rubicon; Samaritan’s Purse
Education & Military
Post‑secondary studies: National University; York College of Pennsylvania; University of Maryland University College; MBA Certificate, Tulane (A.B. Freeman School of Business). U.S. Navy—Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal; Presidential Citation.