Paulson has over 15 years of experience in restaurant management, operations, and recruiting. He has held positions as general manager for Noah's and Einstein Bros Bagels, increasing annual sales. As regional vice president, he oversaw operations in multiple states and recruited managers. Paulson also has experience as a sensory panel member evaluating organic produce and as an admissions representative and army veteran.
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