Will Walker

To find a career opportunity in the Seattle area utilizing my strengths as an experienced restaurant and retail leader.

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.

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.

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.

Sigma Iota
International Council of Shopping Centers
Disney University Alumni
Washington State University Alumni Association

Exceeded sales and unit growth goals for districts in the Southeast.
Opened over 75 restaurants in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina.