Edwin Nava
Vice President Operations @ Viva International Food & Restaurants, Inc.
About
I am a seasoned Operations Head with more than 3 decades of experience and exposure in restaurant and cinema operations. I specialize in operations and business management, business development, customer service, financial analysis, and performance management.
Philippines
Metro Manila
Food & Beverages
Sales, Financial Analysis, General Management, Business Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, People Management, Operations Management, Cinema Operations, Food, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Restaurants, Leadership, Management, Team Building, Coaching and People Development, Financial Management
Experience

Consultant - General Management
Vikings Group of Restaurants
Philippines

Vice President for Operations
SM Lifestyle Entertainment, Inc. ( SM Cinema)
NCR - National Capital Region, Philippines
Job Overview: Managed a P7-billion sales portfolio of cinema and food-related businesses Formulated strategic plans and programs to meet sales and profit targets Crafted and implemented operating guidelines Built bench strength through capability building and performance management Designed mechanism for facilities upkeep Led a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees of which 4 are AVPs and 15 are senior managers Reported to the Senior Vice President - Business Unit Head Notable Achievements: Average annual sales growth of 7% Average annual profit growth of 15% Promotion of 8 employees to mid-level positions (regional managers) Introduced and deployed innovative business projects like Drive-In cinema, and Event Cinema Designed and implemented marketing programs and promotions like horror/suspense film festival (Sine Sindak), regional-themed movies (Korean), Kids Watch for Free, and value-themed food offerings, ex. 99ers and Ticket Snack offerings Development of existing and newly-built cinemas Improved employee morale and performance as a result of the introduction of the performance management system Sustained market leadership

Vice President for Operations
Philippines
Job Overview: Managed both the Table and Home Service Divisions with an annual sales volume of P6 billion. Formulated strategies and programs geared toward business growth and profitability Execution of company strategic plans and programs and bench/manpower plans Identification of sites for store development or expansion Monitoring of store compliance to company policies, procedures, standards, and instructions that affects food quality, service, cleanliness and sanitation, cash control, employee and customer safety, and brand image Led a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees of which 3 are AVPs and 15 are senior managers Reported to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) Notable Achievements: Achieved year-on-year double-digit sales and profit growth for 12 years Managed the Delivery Service Division (Delivery and Carry Out) and implemented operational and marketing initiatives that greatly affected 2 major competitors (1 ceased operations while the other closed 40 branches) Led the transformation of restaurants into a Casual Dining format (Table Service Division) implementing changes on menu line up, equipment requirement, facilities improvement, and service steps Sustained market leadership (brand and delivery service) Other positions held: District Manager for Operations (1995 - 2002) Area Manager (1990-1995) - Recipient, Area Manager of the Year Award, December 1992 Restaurant Manager (1987-1990) - Recipient, Restaurant Manager of the Year Award, December 1988 Assistant Manager (1985-1987) Team Member (1983-1985)
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