jim crenshaw

regional director of operations

About

Specialties: Marketing, Acquisitions, Wholesaling, Probates, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Multi-Family, Fix and Flips, Buy and Hold, Lease Purchases, Property Management

Country

united states

City

winston salem

Industry

restaurants

Skill

restaurant management, restaurants, food, hospitality, management, marketing, customer service, catering, menu development, entrepreneurship, new restaurant openings, team building, training, inventory management, hiring, marketing strategy, servsafe, labor control, hospitality management, profit, food service, culinary skills, franchising, food safety, wine, employee training, event planning, social media, advertising, social networking, multi unit, cooking, food preparation, sanitation, serve safe certified, food quality, recipes, event management, bartending, small business, employee relations, banquets, real estate, labor management, franchise consulting, cocktails, local marketing, pos, social media marketing

Experience

principal

front porch deals

1999-4 - Present · 27 yrs 6 mos

Real estate acquisitions including single family homes, Multi-family complexes, cellular towers, restaurants and vacant land. Specializing in probates, helping families liquidate the Estate.

senior operations analyst

subway

1986-6 - 1995-1 · 8 yrs 8 mos

New franchise development, new store openings including non-traditional locations in C-stores, sports arenas, airports and schools. Develop individual marketing plans and conduct monthly evaluations for 110 locations and supervision of 3 Operations Analysts. Member of International Field Rep committee and streamlined evaluation process to standardize monthly inspections.

general manager

ruby tuesday

2008-10 - 2014-4 · 5 yrs 7 mos

A strong entrepreneurial work ethic with a proven track record of strong sales growth and exceptional operational standards. A holistic approach towards operations, balancing team members, management, stockholders and the community in equal regards. A dynamic teacher, yet dedicated student. Over 20 years of management and ownership experience with expanding brands. Considered by peers to be upbeat, high energy and inspirational with great moral values.

general manager

romano's macaroni grill

2003-10 - 2007-11 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Successfully took location from double digit decreases to double digit increases within one year and maintained positive sales increases for several consecutive years. Revived morale and created a high energy environment filled with opera singers, knowledgeable service staff and disciplined chefs.