United Robotics Group

Regional Sales Director

Bear Robotics, Inc.

improved cold email replies from 2% - 15%.

I closed 500k in business in 9 months
Launched robots in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi & Louisiana.

Territory Account Manager

Magic Dragon Vapes

Owner/Operator

Groupon

Responsible for sales of daily deals with strategic accounts in the Oklahoma City area
	Met or exceeded gross profit goals every month
	Mentor for outside sales reps in the south central region 
	Provided Groupon with knowledge & experience from working with restaurants 
	Reached $1M in gross profit after 8 months

Outside Sales Representative In Oklahoma City

Opentable

Responsible for new account acquisitions in the restaurant and hospitality
	Exceeded annual goals each year by no less than 150%
	Launched and managed sales for 5 states encompassing 8 major metros
	Responsible for training new sales reps
	Coordinated installations and training on-site
	Newcomer of the year for 2005 among 24 new reps
	Achieved Sales Excellence award each year by exceeding 125% of goal

Acount Executive

SMAART Medical Systems, Inc.

Responsible for building a National sales program through Healthcare
Established strong relationships with CXO level executives 
Responsible for 70% of total sales within the 6 person sales team

Director of sales

La Hacienda Treatment Center

Helped people suffering from alcoholism & drug addiction. Get into treatment.

Director of Admissions

Morton's The Steakhouse

Wine Captian

I am a professional sales & marketing executive within the travel, hospitality, CRM, & technology world. My goal is to get better at something everyday, & to strive for excellence with everyone I come into contact with. I have been fortunate to be a part of two startups pre & post IPO - OpenTable, & Groupon.  I think outside the box, to make solutions fit for customers, & make sure im providing them with the best product to meet their needs In todays Mobile, Local, & Social environment I have new & creative ideas & enjoy bringing fresh  technology that helps businesses exceed their customers expectations.

Specialties: Sales, Relationships, Restaurants, Marketing, Creativity, Hotel's, Travel

Kyle Guffey

Plated Foodservice

Business Development and Customer Success

Bear Robotics

Regional Sales Director - East 

Regional Sales Manager - Mid-Atlantic

Culinary Services Group

- Oversee a multi unit campus with 6 large dining outlets. 50+ hourly team members, 2 Executive Chefs, and FOH Supervisors.
- Successfully redesigned front and back of the house operational procedures by utilizing technology and data analytics. 
- Decreased client labor and operating costs by automating systems and standardizing procedures.
- Increased customer satisfaction by creating feedback pathways that engaged team members and residents.

Campus Dining Director

- Managed a variety of business including skilled nursing facilities, assisted/independent living communities, child nutritional programs, government subsidized congregate meal programs, and business/retail dining
- Controlled account specific P&L's using data analytics 
- Acted as a client liaison to achieve customer success
- Mentored lead roles such as Food Service Directors, Chef Managers and Registered Dietitians

Area Manager

Area Support Manager

Sodexo

• Manages by providing positive and constructive feedback to employees in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate.

• Prepares and updates statistical reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and Sodexo/Client policies and procedures

• Supervises day-to-day work activities by delegating authority, assigning and prioritizing activities, and monitoring operating standards. 

• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by preforming safety audits and inspections, conducting safety-related training, and maintain on-going communications with employees. 

• Manages the budget by increasing revenue and controlling costs, reviewing financial statements and tracking operating expenses. 

• Directs daily food service operations including: menu evaluation and planning, purchasing, inventory, receiving, food preparation and storage. 

• Maintains kitchen and storage facilities to meet/exceed sanitary conditions; monitors internal quality assurance and food safety audit process (including HACCP record keeping).

GM II, Director of Dining Services

•	Manage and control total flow of food- Ordering, receiving, storage, preparation, distribution, and  residential consumption
•	Oversee a total of 35 kitchen and dietary employees
•	Maintain a clean and sanitary healthcare grade kitchen above and beyond federal/state regulations
•	Create innovative weekly menus with a focus on health and nutrition while ensuring outstanding food quality

Food Service Manager

South County Hospital

•	Interview patients daily on food options and choices permitting to their dietary restrictions and limitations
•	Interpret doctors diet orders along with dietitian recommendations to patient while planning a balanced nutrient dense diet to accommodate specific needs
•	Demonstrate proper procedures and calculation of tube feeding parameters, fluid restrictions, carbohydrate counting, and modified texture dysphagia diets
•	Receive and document all patient history and preferences while obeying HIPPA compliance, food allergies, religious and cultural restrictions, and ingredient intolerances

Diet Technician

Tulane University- Center for Culinary Medicine

•	Goldring Teaching Kitchen, instructing medical students and community classes (adult & children) how to use basic culinary techniques and apply them to healthy eating
•	Tulane Hospital shadowing Registered Dietitian on all daily tasks including: patient evaluation, nutrition assessment, diet intervention, and behavioral counseling
•	Edible School Yard Organization, working with K-8  elementary students, teaching the fundamentals of eating healthy with the use of locally grown produce (school garden)

Intern

Johnson & Wales University (Harborside Gym)

Student Assistant Manager (SA)

Wegmans Food Markets

•	Designed healthy food options for Prepared Foods Department using low-fat creative cooking techniques and presented to Executive Management personnel
•	Additional training completed in Prepared Foods, Wokery, Sushi, Cheese, Meat, Seafood, Product receiving, Pizza, Bakery and Catering
•	Prepare and cook large quantities of meals for the Prepared Foods Department
•	Choose placement of all prepared foods and design prepared foods case daily
•	Maintain food stock for all products to Wegmans standards

Chef

A dynamic thought leader with over 10 years of operational experience and a forward thinking approach. Over the last three years, I have led multiple new business openings, achieving client success by building strong teams and focusing on the customer. I have seen increased profitability year after year through all scopes of business by improving operational processes and data analysis. 

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