Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Jean Allen

Seekonk

Summary

Dynamic Franchise Business Consultant with a proven track record at Inspire Brands, adept at enhancing operational efficiency and profitability. Skilled in financial management and team leadership, I excel in crafting strategic action plans that drive performance improvements and foster franchise growth. Recognized for coaching teams to overcome challenges and achieve business objectives.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Franchise Business Consultant, Optimization

Inspire Brands
Atlanta
10.2024 - Current
  • Disseminate best practices within One Inspire model to enhance profitability and optimize operations for under-performing franchisees
  • Formulate One Inspire consulting framework utilizing collaborative efforts and template creation
  • Construct efficiently operated organizations by rectifying performance deficiencies and utilizing tools to formulate a top-tier franchise model
  • Conduct targeted consulting for underperforming franchisees to boost operational efficiency, profitability, and guest experience enhancements

Franchise Business Consultant

Dunkin' Brands
Northeast
09.2020 - 09.2024
  • Partnered with franchise owners to enhance operational efficiency and maintain brand consistency.
  • Evaluated franchise performance data to pinpoint areas for enhancement and inform strategy
  • Analyzed franchise performance data to identify areas for improvement and support strategy.
  • Organized training sessions for franchise staff emphasizing best practices and operational standards.
  • Crafted strategic action plans targeting franchisee issues and streamlining business operations.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to execute innovative marketing initiatives across franchises.
  • Facilitated inventory management and optimized supply chain operations for franchisees.
  • Coached new consultants in utilizing processes, tools, and effective franchisee communication techniques.
  • Guided franchisees in formulating business plans for franchise operations.
  • Evaluated existing operations and determined opportunities for improvement across franchised locations.
  • Collaborated with senior management teams to develop effective strategies for expanding the reach of their franchises.

Market Manger

SEI
Dallas
07.2015 - 08.2020

· Act as central support for store operators by delivering guidance on executing business strategy, systems, and initiatives.

· Managed $100M in sales growth, corporate operations, workforce planning, employee training and development, performance reviews, and compensation policies.

· Sustained earnings beyond allocation as sole Market Manager in 2018, two years post-acquisition

· Lead, direct, and support group of 15 Field Consultants, each assigned to 1-15 networks, in goal setting and team development approaches.

· Analyzed store data to maximize sales and profit margins.

· Evaluate and address demographic and market trends within retail industry while tracking competitor activities.

Multiple Positions

Shaw's Supermarkets
Bridgewater
06.1987 - 06.2015
  • Held multiple positions including category manager ethnic foods, operations specialists, senior store director, district manager, and acquisitions leader, business strategy, and shrink management

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine

Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
12-1991

Skills

  • Ability to coach, influence, and motivate teams
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced financial management skills
  • Team leadership and management
  • Acquisition implementation
  • Strong business acumen
  • Sales strategy development and implementation
  • Ability to identify and remove obstacles to success
  • Effective action planning and problem-solving skills
  • Experience leading through major business changes and challenges, such as acquisitions
  • Workforce planning, training, and development
  • Project management

Accomplishments

Above and Beyond Award 2022 Dunkin TAT Team

Awarded Special Achievement Performance Award in 2018

Awarded Market Manager of the Year in 2017

Awarded Business Consultant of the Year 2016

Awarded 2015 Rookie of the Year

Progressive Grocery Woman of the Year 1999, 2010

Certification

  • Serve Safe Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Franchise Business Consultant, Optimization

Inspire Brands
10.2024 - Current

Franchise Business Consultant

Dunkin' Brands
09.2020 - 09.2024

Market Manger

SEI
07.2015 - 08.2020

Multiple Positions

Shaw's Supermarkets
06.1987 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Sports Medicine

Bridgewater State University
Jean Allen