• Restaurant Operations Management

• Food Service Leadership

• Culinary Development

• Menu Creation & Engineering

• Hospitality Management

• Food Safety & Compliance

• Strategic Planning

• Business Development

• Customer Service Excellence

• Team Leadership

• Staff Training & Development

• Inventory Management

• Budget Administration

• Vendor Relations

• Purchasing & Procurement

• Public Speaking

• Organizational Leadership

• Community Engagement

• Entrepreneurship

• E-Commerce Operations

• Risk Management

• Contract Administration

America's Best Air Fried Chicken Food Truck

Owner & Operator

5 Years

Successfully owned and operated a mobile food-service business responsible for all aspects of daily operations, customer service, food production, inventory management, menu development, and business administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepared and cooked food for customers

• Developed menu offerings and recipes

• Managed food inventory and purchasing

• Oversaw daily operations

• Maintained food safety standards

• Handled customer service and guest relations

• Coordinated event participation and scheduling

• Managed budgeting and operational expenses

• Controlled food costs and inventory levels

• Maintained vendor relationships

• Monitored quality assurance and consistency

• Executed marketing and promotional initiatives

Areas of Experience Gained

• Food Production

• Restaurant Operations

• Inventory Control

• Purchasing Management

• Vendor Negotiations

• Customer Satisfaction

• Cost Control

• Business Administration

• Food Safety Compliance

• Entrepreneurial Leadership

America's Best Cowboy Hats

Founder & Owner

E-Commerce Business

1.5 Years – Present

Founded and currently operate an online retail business specializing in western apparel and cowboy hats through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Business ownership and administration

• Website management

• Product sourcing and procurement

• Inventory oversight

• Customer service management

• Marketing and brand development

• Online sales fulfillment

• Vendor relationship management

• Financial management

• Business growth initiatives

Areas of Experience Gained

• E-Commerce Management

• Brand Development

• Digital Marketing

• Customer Acquisition

• Sales Operations

• Inventory Management

• Business Growth Strategy

• Vendor Relations

Independent Home Chef

Actively develop and refine recipes focused on:

• Heritage-Inspired Soul Food

• Southern Cuisine

• Gourmet Pancake Concepts

• Breakfast & Brunch Menus

• Kosher-Inspired Cooking

• Catering Concepts

• Family-Style Dining Experiences

Maintain ongoing culinary development through recipe creation, menu planning, food preparation, and testing of future Melanin & Maple menu offerings.

Master's Degree in Administration

Graduate-level studies focused on:

• Leadership

• Organizational Management

• Strategic Planning

• Operations Administration

• Program Development

• Business Management

Juris Doctor (Law Degree)

Professional legal education emphasizing:

• Contract Law

• Legal Research

• Risk Management

• Regulatory Compliance

• Business Law

• Negotiation

• Organizational Governance

Food Manager Certification

Current certified food manager with certification valid through the next five years.

Areas of Competency

• Food Safety

• Restaurant Compliance

• Health Department Regulations

• Sanitation Standards

• Food Handling Procedures

Texas Notary Public

Licensed State of Texas Notary Public.

Experienced in:

• Document Authentication

• Legal Documentation

• Administrative Compliance

• Professional Recordkeeping

Training & Development Professional

15 Years

Extensive experience designing, delivering, and facilitating training programs for diverse audiences.

Core Areas

• Leadership Development

• Professional Development

• Customer Service Training

• Organizational Effectiveness

• Team Building

• Coaching & Mentoring

• Facilitation

Educator & Instructor

8 Years

Provided instructional support, classroom leadership, coaching, mentoring, and educational development.

Core Areas

• Curriculum Support

• Public Speaking

• Student Engagement

• Instructional Delivery

• Leadership Development

• Coaching & Mentoring

Real Estate Industry Experience

Professional experience involving:

• Contracts

• Negotiation

• Customer Relations

• Sales

• Marketing

• Business Development

• Client Service

Mr. Jones offers a unique combination of food-service, business ownership, legal, educational, administrative, and operational experience.

Highlights Include

✅ 5 Years Food Truck Ownership & Operations

✅ Founder of America's Best Air Fried Chicken Food Truck

✅ Founder & Owner of America's Best Cowboy Hats E-Commerce Business

✅ Master's Degree in Administration

✅ Juris Doctor (Law Degree)

✅ Food Manager Certification

✅ Texas Notary Public

✅ Real Estate Industry Experience

✅ 15 Years Training & Development Experience

✅ 8 Years Teaching Experience

✅ Culinary Experience as an Active Home Chef

✅ Business Development & Customer Service Expertise

✅ Entrepreneurial Leadership Experience