ADRIAN HIGGINS

• Hiring and supervising contractors for building of the stores.
• Hiring and training staff for the front and back of the house
• Managing contracts with vendors (Sysco, PFG, Coca-Cola)
• Daily cash management
• Placing food and alcohol orders to vendors
• Applying for various licenses needed for the stores (business, alcohol, health and wellness)
• Event hiring and liaising with various entertainment groups (team trivia, live music)
• Managing various marketing strategies. (direct mailing, online marketing, Groupon, constant contact, Money mailer, local marketing)
• Maintaining good communications and delegating with managers at various stores to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

Worked with a wide range of business professionals from all walks of life from secretaries to business executives to government ministers.

• Developed a positive classroom environment that fostered student participation and enthusiasm.
• Facilitated group discussions to develop critical thinking and conversational skills among students.
• Provided individualized support to students needing extra assistance with language acquisition.