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Deb Hermansen

Deb Hermansen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    As Regional Sales Manager at the SCC, I'm thrilled to be managing regional & local conference/event sales. Our team provides top-notch service while creating unforgettable experiences.

  • Education

    • Northwest University

      1997 - 1999
      Organizational Management

    • University of Puget Sound

      -
      Business Administration, Management and Operations

    • Oregon State University

      -
      Forest Management/Forest Resources Management

  • Experience

    • Share Our Strength

      Jan 1991 - Jan 2010
      National Advisory Board

      S.O.S. is a prominent national org that mobilizes community professionals to end childhood hunger. I worked with several markets in creating partnerships and executing fundraising events to unite the hospitality industry in giving back to their community. Seattle market results ranked in the top ten nationally.

    • Seattle Central College

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
      Interim Associate Dean, Divisional Dept. Head & Instructor

      Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Division

    • Rubys NW

      Apr 2005 - Apr 2007
      Director of Operations

      Multi-unit sales & operations mgmt. including marketing & sales building, staffing, hospitality, systems, development & measurement of service, food quality, sanitation & merchandising standards for mid-scale franchise restaurants.

    • Butter LONDON

      Mar 2007 - Jun 2011

      Leadership for retail stores, wholesale, on-line sales, distribution center and corporate headquarters including: fiscal planning and execution, sales and marketing strategies, new store openings/closings, HR & Legal functions, teams development and management of IT and Social Media efforts, P&L and investor, vendor and customer relations. Managed all aspects of multi-unit store locations (airport, mall & corporate), landlord/port authority relations, site selection, RFP process, buildout, supply chain and inventory, retail/on-line sales and service.

      • COO

        Apr 2007 - Jun 2011

      • Director of Operations

        Mar 2007 - Jun 2010

    • ZINO Society

      Oct 2011 - Dec 2012
      Coaching Board Member

      Angel investment organization connecting accredited investors with entrepreneurs seeking funding.

    • Via Tribunali

      Apr 2012 - Feb 2013
      V.P. of Restaurant Operations

      Worked with nine+ upscale Neapolitan restaurants establishing food, beverage and operational protocols. Leadership and structure to young management teams while introducing systems and tools for long term sustainability and growth.

    • Restaurants Unlimited Inc. (RUI)

      Apr 2013 - Jan 2018
      Regional Operations Director

      Responsible for leading 10 full service restaurants in WA, CA, TX, OH & Indiana, $38M Revenue

    • Restaurants Unlimited Inc. (RUI)

      May 2018 - Nov 2019
      Director Of Business Development

    • Seattle Convention Center

      Jun 2023 - now
      Regional Sales Manager

  • Licenses & Certifications