Emerald Coast Restaurant Group Destin, FL
Company Formations, Lease Negotiating, Project Management, Design Development, Build Outs, Off Premise Catering Development, FFE Planning and Procurement, Hiring, Training, Management Development, Cost Controls, General Restaurant Management, Labor Planning, SOP’s, Training Manuals, Cash Flow Analysis, Financial Analysis, Multi Market Advertising / PR / Marketing, Web Design, E-commerce, E-Marketing, Virtual Office Set up

     Beach Walk Destin, FL
     Beach Walk Events Destin, FL

ECRG: Formed this company to group the partner’s efforts under a corporate management company. Wrote and executed with the partners all LLC filings, state and local licensees, operating agreements, Articles of Incorporation to form ECRG, Beach Walk Events, and Harbor Grille.

Beach Walk: Standardized the client’s operations by developing internet based communication interfaces and organizational tools that can be accessed from a central web-based server. These tools are now an invaluable part of the everyday operations for this award winning restaurant.

Furthermore, together with our advisory partner Sound-n-Vision Designs, we developed a state-of-the-art custom catering software that enhanced sales and improved efficiency. We also spearheaded the design of their website. www.beachwalkcafe.com

Vessie b., Inc
Capital Acquisition, Funding, Lease Negotiating, Project Management, Start ups, Full Build Outs, Grand Openings, Multi Unit Operational Direction, Retail FFE Planning and Procurement, Retail Programming, Hiring, Training, Management Development, Cost Controls, Retail Management, Labor Planning, SOP’s, Training Manuals, Cash Flow Analysis, Financial Analysis, Multi Market Advertising / PR / Marketing, Guerilla Marketing, Merchandising, E-commerce, E-Marketing, Photography, Virtual Office Set up

     Vessie b. Destin, FL
     Vessie b. Fort Walton Beach, FL
     Vessie b. Baton Rouge, LA
     Sole Mate Baton Rouge, LA
     Vessie b. Montgomery, AL
     Vessie b. Birmingham, AL
     Sole Mate Birmingham, AL
     Vessie b. Mobile, AL

Sage partner, John Hall concepted and founded this junior fashion apparel and shoe store chain; in eighteen months: designed and built seven stores located in three states throughout the South East; raised $1.2 million in financing with virtually no collateral;, secured $970,000 in tenant allowances from landlords; negotiated and secured all leases; designed all the stores; sourced all FFE; served as project manager for each commercial build out. Operationally -- set up all accounting, infrastructure and operational systems; produced and coordinated all marketing, advertising, photography and print work in 5 different markets. Additionally, standardized the retail operations by developing internet based communication interfaces and organizational tools that are accessed from a central web-based server. MOD reports, Meeting Planners, and Work Force Management Modules were all a part of this virtual platform.

Surfside Ventures / The Boardwalk Destin FL
Project Management, Start ups, Grand Openings, Multi Unit Operational Direction, FFE Planning and Procurement, Retail Programming, Hiring, Training, Management Development, Cost Controls, Nightclub Management, Labor Planning, SOP’s, Live Entertainment Venues.

Sage partner John Hall helped develop “The Boardwalk” on Okaloosa Island. Full operational and new storeopening responsibilities for both The Swamp and Howl at the Moon. This included -- Equipment planning and purchase, opening team hiring and training, marketing and promotions, retail branding and sales, training manuals and checklists, SOP’s, management training, cost controls, P&L analysis, labor scheduling, and POS purchase.

Howl at the Moon Okaloosa Island, FL
www.howlatthemoon.com

The principals of Surfside Ventures were looking for a unique entertainment concept to bring to the Gulf Coast. John Hall proposed this dueling piano rock-n-roll show; paved the way and collaboratively negotiated the first license agreement with Howl at the Moon, Inc.; John Hall was also an equal partner of Howl at the Moon of NW Florida, LLC bringing opening and operational skills to the table.

The Swamp Okaloosa Island, FL
www.swampclub.com

12,000 square feet of pure fun; the Swamp boasts the one of the largest stages on the Gulf Coast and features national bands and artists like HoobaStank, Trapt, Salavia, Fuel, Cracker, Papa Roach, Collective Soul, Sponge, MTV's Jackass Steve "O", and regional group favorites headline daily at The Swamp. Premier events like MTV’s Fashionably Loud, international DJ spin-offs, bartending competitions and the ever tantalizing, Hawaiian Tropic Bikini Contest keep The Swamp crawling with the most beautiful and mysterious creatures of the night.

Harbor Restaurant Group Destin, FL
General Operations, Start up, Multi Unit Operations, Fine Dining Training, Training Manuals, Labor Control, Cost Control, Hiring, Marketing
www.marinacafe.com

     Marina Café Destin, FL
     Destin Chops Destin, FL
     Borago Grayton Beach, FL

Both Marina Café and Destin Chops are fine dining, award winning restaurants on Destin Harbor. Winners of the prestigious DiRoNA award and two of Florida Trends Top Twenty Five restaurants for several years running.

Chianti Tuscan Grille Detroit, MI
Start up, Grand Opening, Hiring, General Restaurant Management, Cost Controls, Casual Service Training, SOP’s, P&L Analysis

     Chianti Southfield MI
     Chianti on Main Ann Arbor, MI

This high volume family styled Italian eatery is owned by Chef Celebrity Jimmy Schmidt. (Also owner of the Rattlesnake Club in downtown Detroit). Full new store opening and operational responsibilities which included equipment planning and purchase, opening team hiring and training, marketing and promotions, retail branding and sales, training manuals and checklists. SOP’s, management training, cost controls, P&L analysis, labor scheduling, POS purchase and training.

Select Restaurant Group
General Restaurant Management, Cost Controls, Fine Dining and Casual Service Training

     Top of Town Cleveland, OH
     JB Winberries Cincinnati, OH
     The Roxy Cleveland, OH
     Pier W Lakewood, OH

Capital Management and Development Washington DC
Grand Opening, New store start up,  General Nightclub Management, Marketing, High Volume Club Management, FFE Planning and Procurement, Hiring, Training, Cash Handling Controls, Liquor Cost Controls, SOP’s, POS procurement, Security, Management Training, P&L Analysis

     Club ZEI Washington DC

Club ZEI was the largest nightclub in D.C. at 14,000 sf. With an awesome three level design, it boasted a three story video wall, 1000 sf dance floor, a third floor private level, suspended DJ/VJ video booth, eight bars, and a VIP list that would rival any club in NY or Miami.

Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts Washington DC
Operations, Fine Dining, Service Training, General Restaurant Management, Private Night Club Management

     Aux Beaux Champs
     Club Desire