Jim Perkins
VP International Business Development @Mam Foodco Llc
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WORK HISTORY
VP International Business Development @Mam Foodco Llc
Responsible for the development of two Food Franchises across the MENA Region, India, Europe, Africa and South America, as well as the development of Global Relationships that drive profit and revenue for our Ready-to-Eat meals produced in Dubai, UAE.Additionally I act as the registered US Agent for the US FDA, Customs and Border Patrol, Department of Agriculture and liaise all US growth initiatives in the public and private sector for this Middle East Company.
EDUCATION
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Courses studied in International Finance, International Finance
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - BS, General Science - Mathematics
Purdue University
BA, Spanish and Portuguese
Windsor School, Sevilla, Spain
BS, Spanish Language and Grammar
Purdue University
BS, Mathematics
Purdue University
BA, Spanish Language
SKILLS
ABOUT JIM PERKINS
An energetic C-Level, Development and Operations servant leader has overseen and managed $1.5B in annual retail multi unit sales as well as marketed and sold the international franchise rights across the globe: Australia, Asia, Burma, Botswana, Brazil, Egypt, Philippines, Japan, UK, UAE, GCC, etc.I understand culture and the nuances that each represent and have been successful based on my ability to collaborate with my peers, recognize the contribution of front line employees, listen and learn.Domestic and global development, lead generation, negotiation of contracts leading to solid long-term relations has been founded in my sales management, project management, operations, marketing, human capital and P&L oversight. My vocational success is based on my willingness to understand that which is not mine, put my team first, then flourish.Collaboration, talent acquisition and access to top organizations across the world allow me to connect where others can\'t.I\'m a fine mix of energy, intellect and empathy.MAM Food Co - Dubai: VP Development: July 2015 - August 2018: Oversaw the franchise buildout and operations of 28 QSRs and 2 Fast Casual Restaurants concepts while creating, designing and developing a franchising model compliant with the US FDD.PAPA Murphy\'s International: VP of Operations and International Development October 2004 - July 2015: Responsible for the brands growth and penetration on the East Coast of the USA, with annual revenue in excess of $500M, as well as the brands international growth across the GCC, Asia and UK. Store operations, Franchisee Selection, Marketing Initiatives and key contributor to the CEO during a a private equity event.BS - Purdue University - W. Lafayette, INBA - Purdue University - W. Lafayette, INCertification in Financial Management - UC BerkeleyFluency in Spanish - Windsor School of Foreign Exchange - Sevilla, SpainPublished Author - Beyond Bodegas
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