Todd Waldemar has over 20 years of experience leading people and managing projects across various industries including the military, construction, franchising, and entrepreneurship. He built a highly successful multi-unit restaurant franchise business from the ground up, reaching $3 million in annual revenues. As a business owner and developer, he has a track record of strategic growth, innovative solutions, and mentoring high-performing teams. Waldemar also has experience developing and executing marketing campaigns to achieve strategic objectives during his time as an Information Operations Officer in the Marine Corps.

1. TODD C. WALDEMAR
tcwaldemar@gmail.com (757)439-3212 9403 Morwin St
www.linkedin.com/in/toddwaldemar Norfolk, VA 23503
BUSINESS DEVELOPER / ENTREPRENEUR
Determined results oriented leader with 20+ yrs experience successfully leading people and managing projects. Innovative problem
solver and dynamic leader committed to customer / coworker success, and overcoming obstacles with creatively, people skills, and
perseverance. Combines unique skills and experience in leadership, business development, and team building to produce results.
PROFESSIONALHIGHLIGHTS
BUSINESS OWNER AND AREA DEVELOPER - NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA 2006 - Present
Built a hyper successful high tempo multi-unit restaurant business from the ground up reaching $3m in revenues.
Successful Business Developer: Strategically analyzed business models, franchise systems, and demographic criteria then implemented
business strategies to create the #1 revenue producing business of 75 unit franchise system within 3 months of opening, breaking all sales records
to date. Member of franchise "Presidents Club for top unit performers.
Visionary Team Builder: Negotiated largest Area Development Agreement in franchise system and built four units. Supervised recruiting,
hiring, and mentoring of 90 members. Managed all business development aspects.
Results Driven Innovator and Influencer: Driven to improve entire team performance vertically and horizontally. Successfully
implemented revenue process improvements later adopted by peers and brand organization. - Analyzed Customer Appeal and initiated lobby
redesign, pitching and winning approval followed by brand wide adoption. Innovated/implemented successful text message marketing program
with detailed Excel analysis comparing redemptions and marketing variables. Aided peers in implementation. - Conducted routine top to bottom
efficiency analysis with team. Operational and equipment changes resulted in 30% labor savings. Successfully negotiated contracts with alternate
vendors during market volatility to achieve expense goals, alerting and assisting peers in adoption. - Elected to Franchise Advisory Counsel,
channeling peer input and working with brand reps to get win-win strategies.
Passionate Customer Advocate: Spearheaded the WIT principle, Whatever It Takes! Maintained Customer Feedback reports and
mentored team in turning customer problems into opportunities to gain Raving Fans . Personally met customer issues head on, teaching and
modeling taking ownership for the customer experience.
EXPERIENCE
U.S. MARINE CORPS 2003 - 2006
Information Operations Officer Western Iraq - Developed and executed a marketing campaign supporting strategic operations in western Iraq. -
Created and conducted a multi-prong marketing campaign, face to face meetings with Iraqi leaders, and dissemination of over 40,000 marketing
products to achieve operational objectives. - Raised support metrics of US operations from 31% to 68%. - Increased insurgent tip line calls by 47%.
Lobbied for and developed Mass Media campaign expanding coalition broadcast capability by 73%.
Operations Officer European Command Center - Managed the Marine Forces European Command Center and coordinated current operations. -
Orchestrated unit response to critical events in Europe, Africa, and Asia. - Conducted operational planning and execution with other sections.
Delivered Weekly (Executive Level) Operational/global VTC Briefs
PROJECT MANAGER / ENGINEER COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION 1998 - 2003
Managed Commercial Mechanical (Heating, Air-conditioning, and Plumbing) projects. Led 6-10 person teams to bid and negotiate contracts,
develop schedules of work, and supervise quality execution. Managed financial outlays to maximize revenue and exceed financial goals. Primary
customer contact. Set up Pull Through contracts for peer business units and exceed customer expectations. Managed $6M+ new construction.
U.S. MARINE CORPS 1990 1998
Engineer Company Commander Led, supervised, and trained 100 men & women with maintenance and accountability for $3 million of
equipment. Managed construction and combat related projects. Led engineer support for a 1,100 man operation in a fast paced, complex, and
maintenance intensive environment earning rating of Best Ever Conducted by Evaluation Team.
Facilities Project Manager Initiated, processed, and managed over 200 repair and construction projects. Within budget, developed innovative
solutions to client facility needs. Coordinated project team, DOD agencies, and end users completing projects under budget. Initiated/ developed
user friendly project management database program increasing team productivity by 15% and a budget increase of $1.5 million.
Engineer Platoon Commander Led, supervised and trained 45 men & women with maintenance and accountability for $1 million of equipment.
Managed construction and combat related engineer projects including a combat tour during Desert Shield / Desert Storm.
Bachelor of Science in General Engineering U.S. Naval Academy 1989
Training: Effective Personal Productivity, and Servant Leadership I & II, Engineering (EIT) Exam
Computer: Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Pro (accounting), Prolog Manager (project management)
Clearance: Top Secret (TS/SCI)
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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