Lucas Stretch, PMP

Lucas Stretch, PMP

Manager/Chef

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Operations Manager at PSP Marketing Inc

  • Education

    • Culinary Institute of America

      1997 - 1999
      AOS Culinary Arts
    • Central Piedmont Community College

      2015 - 2015
      Project Management Plus Certificate, Project Management, PMP Project Management

      This comprehensive program is for individuals who lead or direct projects and programs, either fully or in part. The extensive training follows the PMBOK® (Project Management Body of Knowledge) standards that include Project Planning and Control, Determining Business Requirements, Stakeholder Management, plus powerful hands-on management applications of Microsoft Project using real-world scenarios.

  • Experience

    • Tarry-A-While Resort

      Sept 2000 - Oct 2003
      Manager/Chef

      • Clients: Tarry-A-While Resort, Commissary Restaurant, Atlas Restaurant• Managed staff, training, resource management, cost control, and team communications.• Implemented new management practices to motivate and maximize diverse team performance.• Ensured regulatory health code compliance.

    • Vintage Frameworks

      Oct 2003 - Aug 2005
      Custom picture framer

      • Performed numerous roles from technical framing, design consulting, and daily financial reporting. • Framed and installed artwork within confines of customers’ budget.

    • Confidential

      Sept 2005 - Oct 2012
      Personal Chef & Estate Manager

      • Spearheaded inventory management, event planning, and estate management for U.S., Canada, and Mexico properties.• Provided technical support for network, software and hardware in addition to estate and vehicle maintenance. • Oversaw onsite operations during expansion of private brands.• Managed 12 vendors, assistants, and estate staff to deliver a wide range of projects within budget.

    • Consultant

      Nov 2012 - Aug 2014
      Product Strategy Consultant

      • Clients: Concentric Marketing and Bushell Seasonings• Collaborated with CEO to develop and execute marketing and consumer education strategies for sales outreach, website and product packaging.http://www.vedgeewraps.com/

    • Switchin' Kitchens

      May 2013 - Oct 2015
      General Manager

      • Increased production volume and product delivery by 20% via implementing strategies focused on operational, IT and customer service efficiencies. • Championed $67K in IT infrastructure investments that consolidated payment and accounting systems, improved website user experience and introduced customer tracking. • Optimized production of best selling item which resulted in a 123% year-over-year sales growth.• Increased monthly revenue with workflow reconfiguration that created rental space for two additional vendors.• Lowered operational costs with new food suppliers and vendors and by redeveloping recipes for bulk production.• Improved customer experience and mitigated client attrition with new customer service policies and hire of first dedicated customer service associate.• Raised health inspection score to 99% average by developing health code standards to drive regulatory compliance.• Responsible for managing staff, training and product consistency. Show less

    • Threshold Church

      Sept 2014 - Sept 2016
      Project Manager

      • Development and execution of plans for ADA compliance to retrofit property.• Create estimate for project materials costs and volunteer needs.• Responsible for site safety, managing volunteer crew and progress of construction for interior and exterior remodeling.

    • PSP Marketing Inc

      Oct 2015 - now
      Operations Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ServeSafe

      National Restaurant Association
      Mar 2013
    • Project Management Professional (PMP)

      Project Management Institute
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Project Manager

      Issued by Threshold Church on Sept 2014
      Threshold ChurchAssociated with Lucas Stretch, PMP