Anthony Vasquez

2815 Princeton Trace, Cumming, GA 30041

Home: 678-513-3942
Cell: 404-693-5609
Professional Profile
* 27 years of industry experience progressing to senior leadership levels in Fo
rtune 500 companies responsible for operating and growing leading quick service
restaurant and retail coffee Brands.
* Extensive experience and proven track record in operations, marketing, real e
state development, human resources, training, financial management, information
technology and franchising.
* Demonstrated capabilities in developing and implementing break-through new pr
oducts, developing human resource innovations, creating benchmark special projec
t processes, and innovating operational initiatives that became national best pr
actices.
* Directed operations for up to 147 restaurants covering 5 states while supervi
sing a team of up to 23 direct reports and 4000 employees.
Professional Experience
2004 - Jan 2010 Burger King Corporation Director of Company Operations
* Operated largest Region comprising of 147 restaurants in 5 states in the sout
heast with annual sales of over $176 million.
* Led the Central Division in every operational performance measure as measured
by KPI Scorecard.
* Ranked 2nd of 9 Directors in North America as measured by KPI Scorecard.
* Developed more Market Managers and District Managers and exportable talent th
an anyone in the system.
* Was selected to lead the Magic Johnson Joint Venture and had direct oversight
of 19 of the 30 restaurants and acted as liaison for both companies.
* Presented business results for the Joint Venture to the Board of Directors on
a quarterly basis.
* Led the largest acquisition in company history of 57 restaurants and 1700 tea
m members in two states.
* Developed and piloted the new Micros System POS in 55 of my restaurants and s
ubsequently rolled to all of North America.
* Consistently rated lowest in management and crew turnover.
* Pioneered and developed the BK OUR WAY process.
* Frequently called upon to lead innovation and test new products in my markets
.
* 2006 and 2007 Pillar Award for Igniting the Difference
* 2008 CEO Performance Excellence Award
* 2009 and 2010 Performance Leadership Awards
2000 - 2004
* Opened 50 locations in three years in 5 Southern States
* Had up to 23 direct reports and 150 restaurants.
* Developed a constant stream of promotable talent to facilitate record breakin
g growth.
* Provided executive oversight for the recruitment, hiring and development, of
all staff while evaluating group performance and recommending promotions.
* Consistently rated lowest in management and crew turnover.
* Frequently called upon to oversee open regions.
* 2001 Spirit of Starbucks Award
* 2002 ranked 1st in the Zone in Guest Satisfaction
* 2002 and 2003 Outstanding Leadership Award
 * Ranked 2nd of 40 Sales to budget performance
1999- 2000 Wendy's Metrolina Restaurant Group Vice President of Operations
1997-1999 Wendy's Metrolina Restaurant Group Director Of Operations
* Directed all aspects of business operations, financial management, marketing,
human resource and development, with direct profit and loss accountability whil
e partnering with support groups for 40 restaurants in the Charlotte NC Market.
* Used ROI analysis to determine all capital expenditures.
* Provided executive oversight for the recruitment, hiring and development, of
all staff while evaluating group performance and recommending promotions.
* Consistently rated lowest in management and crew turnover.
* Provided vision and utilized an entrepreneurial approach while developing tea
ms and holding them accountable for results.
1995-1997 Hardee's Restaurants Regional Director of Operations
* Complete turnaround from last ranked market to 1st.
* Led a team of 12 DMs and 95 restaurants in the North and South Carolina
1993-1995 Roy Rogers Restaurants Senior District Manager
* Led a team of 15 restaurants in Montgomery County Maryland surrounding Marrio
tt headquarters.
* Served as internal consultant and advisor to the President of an 800 unit reg
ional chain.
1989-1993
1986-1989
1983-1986
Languages:
* Bilingual fluency in Spanish
References available upon request