George Koste     
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SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Vice President • Director • General Manager • Chief Operating Officer

Progressive record in operations management, franchise development, and account management within Fortune 500, startup, and medium-sized companies with budgets up to $128M.

Recognized for innovative training and team development initiatives leading to impressive first-year sales, double-digit store increases that beat industry averages, and cost containment through vendor relations/negotiations.



Financial Management: Senior-level Operations Manager with experience in P&L and budget controls. Responsible for maximizing profits and shareholder value.
Franchisee/Franchisor Management: Extensive background with franchise organizations in multiple capacities with franchisors and as a franchisee.
New Business Startup: Developed new businesses from scratch, including business plans, proformas, location analysis, financing, contracting and operational execution.
Day-to-Day Operations Excellence: Extensive senior-level, multi-unit operations experience in customer service propositions, maximizing productivity, communications, inventory control and procurement.
Revenue Growth & Business Expansion: Responsible for achieving and maintaining $1M annual average unit volumes, developing new programs and product line enhancements to increase revenues.
Conference/Meeting Planning: Planned and executed conferences for 85 participants, raising all the funds to operate the functions from outside sources.
Training & HR Development/Management: Responsible for developing and implementing training programs; recruiting and hiring personnel; staffing and scheduling; directing and motivating teams and general human resources functions.
Project Management: Developed and managed inventory and cost of goods improvements; contract management and negotiation; and construction resources development.


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