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WILL WALKER |
541-357-9455 (ph) - 419-781-7188 (f) |
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1408 N Proctor - Tacoma, WA 98406 - USA
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OBJECTIVE |
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To find a career opportunity in the Seattle area utilizing my strengths as an experienced restaurant and retail leader.
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
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Independent Franchise and Retail, Kissimmee, FL |
2003 - 2009 |
| Consultant / District Manager | |
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Franchise operations support in five states. Focus on a mix of partner-owned and corporate-owned stores, with responsibilities including same store sales, project management, real estate, marketing, and training. Concepts include desserts, specialty drinks, retail, and full-service restaurants.
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Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL |
1996 - 2002 |
| Operations Management and Line of Business Training | |
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Led daily operations in venues that included the ESPN Club, Epcot, and Downtown Disney. Served as Duty Manager on a regular basis for all of Downtown Disney. Chosen for global task force called Service Excellence, a restaurant training and consultant team within the Disney University. Increased restaurant profitability and cast knowledge for all departments across four theme parks, two water parks, and 17 resorts.
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Disneyland , Anaheim, CA |
1992 - 1995 |
| Working Lead / Supervisor | |
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Responsible for day to day operations at Club 33, a formal dining experience for members and celebrities. Transitioned into wider responsibility in Adventureland/Frontierland Restaurants, leading operations in quick-service, family-style, and show environments. Selected from more than 500 candidates for College Program Plus, a theme park operations development program working side by side with the Disney University.
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EDUCATION |
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Washington State University, Pullman, WA, June 1996 |
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School of Business and Economics focusing in Hotel and Restaurant Administration |
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CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS |
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Sigma Iota
International Council of Shopping Centers Disney University Alumni Washington State University Alumni Association |
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AWARDS AND HONORS |
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Exceeded sales and unit growth goals for districts in the Southeast.
Opened over 75 restaurants in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. |
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