AMANDA BASTIAN
Trabuco Canyon,CA
Summary
Results-driven Vice President with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Real Estate
Focus Brands
07.2021 - Current
- Promoted to Vice President mentoring a team of Directors responsible for real estate selection for all seven brands under the Focus Portfolio for McAlister’s, Moe’s, Schlotzsky’s, Jamba, Auntie Anne’s, Cinnabon and Carvel.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Successful strategy on new market entry.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Heavily involved in sourcing new clients for store growth through lead generation.
- Prospected and qualified new leads through lead generation.
- Managed pipeline of opportunities for real estate development and sales.lease and asset management, negotiations and renewals and tenant relations for properties under management.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams
Sr. Director of Real Estate
Focus Brands
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Promoted to Sr Director managing Direct reports in the Southwest Region.
- Responsible for the Market Planning and Real Estate Selection for all Seven brands McAlister’s, Moe’s, Schlotzsky’s, Jamba, Auntie Anne’s Cinnabon and Carvel
- Creating plans for Strategic growth in the Southwest Region.
Director of Real Estate
Focus Brands
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Successfully transitioned Jamba Juice into the Focus Brands Portfolio post acquisition.
- Responsible for Pipeline Management new store openings in the United States for Jamba Juice.
- Partnering with Franchise Sales to determine what strategic Markets for unit growth, creating the plan and rolling it out to the Franchisee candidates.
- Creating comprehensive Market Plans, onboarding new Franchise Operators into the Jamba system and leading them through site selection process and lease execution.
- Responsible for West of the Rockies for Schlotzsky’s and Moe’s Southwest Grill.
Franchise Development/Real Estate Manager
Jamba Juice
06.2015 - 10.2018
- Responsible for Pipeline Management new store openings this includes, onboarding new Franchise operators into the Jamba Juice system and leading them through site selection, market plan review, lease negotiation, permitting and construction.
- Forecasted timeline of openings and assess risks.
- Managed all construction timelines.
- Maintain relationships with external brokers and internal support Jamba Juice Support Team.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
District Manager
Jamba Juice
11.2014 - 06.2015
- Operationally responsible Corporate Stores and Franchise Locations in Southern California.
- Required to manage the performance of Corporate Store Managers to achieve operational results as it relates to business, customer experience and team member development.
- Transitioned Southern California Corporate stores to new Franchise operators.
- Supervised Orange County locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
Director of Operations
Nekter Juice Bar
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Managed a District Teams in South Orange County, San Diego, Arizona and Texas while opening new stores in emerging markets.
- Required to regularly manage the performance of Store Managers and Area Managers on their overall operational performance in their stores.
- Created standard operating procedures for a performance audit focusing on all areas of the business to maintain consistency from location to location.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Hired, Trained and Developed Store Leadership Teams in all Markets.
- Created and implemented New Store Opening policy and procedures.
Senior Operations Specialist
Office Services
11.2010 - 02.2014
- Responsible for Managing the Office Operations of the Broadcom Head Quarters Campus which includes 13 buildings and over 3500 employees.
- Provided close leadership and direction to other office services and administrative services personnel, ensuring a positive environment of teamwork and collaboration across all business units.
- Oversaw the hiring, performance management, training, coaching and career development for Office Services Staff in North America, Asia Pacific and Europe.
- Ensured efficient and effective daily Office Services operations as well as identifying and appropriately taking action on opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Provided a variety of location and meeting support functions, working with internal and external customers, global vendors and suppliers, and other stakeholders as needed.
- Managed all Corporate Communication Emails to an Audience of 6,000 employees for any Facilities or Office Services announcements.
- Responsible for Office Services Budget and Master Service Agreements in North America and Asia Pacific.
- Managing multiple Projects in addition to day to day operations.
District Manager
Starbucks Coffee
02.2005 - 03.2010
- Contributed to Starbucks success by leading a District team to create and maintain the Starbucks experience for customers and internal partners.
- Required to regularly managed the performance of Store Managers and their overall operation in their stores while developing future Managers.
- Responsible for total financial performance with a budget of 15 million per year.
- Successfully opened multiple new Starbucks locations in Orange County.
- Worked as a Project Specialist to assist in opening all converted Diedrich Coffee locations that Starbucks Purchased in Southern California.
Banquet Manager
Westin South Coast Plaza
01.2000 - 01.2005
Front Office Manager
The Westin South Coast Plaza
01.2000 - 01.2001
Front Desk Manager
Marriott International
01.1996 - 01.2000
Skills
- Leadership and People Development
- Business Storytelling
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Innovative and Visionary
- Organizational Structure
- P&L Responsibility
- Recruiting and Hiring
- KPIs
Timeline
Vice President of Real Estate
Focus Brands
07.2021 - Current
Sr. Director of Real Estate
Focus Brands
12.2020 - 07.2021
Director of Real Estate
Focus Brands
10.2018 - 12.2020
Franchise Development/Real Estate Manager
Jamba Juice
06.2015 - 10.2018
District Manager
Jamba Juice
11.2014 - 06.2015
Director of Operations
Nekter Juice Bar
02.2014 - 11.2014
Senior Operations Specialist
Office Services
11.2010 - 02.2014
District Manager
Starbucks Coffee
02.2005 - 03.2010
Banquet Manager
Westin South Coast Plaza
01.2000 - 01.2005
Front Office Manager
The Westin South Coast Plaza
01.2000 - 01.2001
Front Desk Manager
Marriott International
01.1996 - 01.2000
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