1. WALLACE L. “PAUL” PAULSON
164 ROBLES WAY #174, VALLEJO, CA 94591 rlntlss1@yahoo.com 707.704.7500-c
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENSORY PANEL MEMBER, SCS (Scientific Certification Systems) 2006-Present
*”Taste Tester” for evaluating and gradingcertified organic produce and determining varietal standards
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, Fresh Choice Restaurants 2010-2012
*Oversaw daily operations of this healthy-option buffet serving 200-600 guests daily
*Served as Acting General Manager of training unit while new unit was opened
*Created new menu items to improve customer choices
GENERAL MANAGER, Noah’s & Einstein Bros. Bagels (ENRG) 2002-2003, 2006-2009
*Increased annual sales from $920K to almost $1.1M during my tenure at Noah’s
*Increased 2nd
Quarter sales of FY2009 by 12.2% over FY2008 through effective P&L management
*Improved 2nd
Quarter POE of FY2009 by more than $29K over FY2008
*Oversaw operations of 7 different Einstein Bros units with sales up to $2.2M/Yr and staffs of up to 40
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT, Executive Hospitality Solutions/HR Solutions 2003-2006
*Promoted to RVP from recruiter to oversee California, Oregon, Nevada, and Arizona operations
*Developed client base of over 60 companies in multiple market segments through cold calls, referrals, and
marketing
*Recruited General Managers, Ass’t Managers, and Regional/District/Area Managers in Upscale, High-
volume, and Specialty categories
EXECUTIVE RECRUITER, ConTech Search 1999-2002
*Recruited Restaurant Managers, Design and Fabrication Engineers, Electronic Engineers, etc. for medical
device manufacturers, aerospace firms, and select restaurant groups
*Built entire client base in engineering, technology, and restaurant fields from the ground up for this start-up
firm resulting in $200K/Yr in sales
ADMISSIONS REPRESENTATIVE, Brown Institute/Le Cordon Bleu 1996-1999
*Counseled prospective students in applying for acceptance to technical and culinary programs
*Ensured academic requirements, testing, placement and financial aid assistance were completed for
accepted students
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
SERGEANT, U.S. Army 1987-1990
*Served as U.S. Army Airborne Ranger and Battalion Operations NCO
*Promoted from Private to Sergeant in 2½ years
*Awarded 2 Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal and Good Conduct Medal
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota-School of Journalism 1993-1995
*Selected by Journalism Department for Alumni Board’s Student Representative