CLAUDE MOORE Manager of Cafe' 511 and Consultant for Moore Capital and Investment Group, LLC
Claude Moore’s New Year’s resolution is to “work even harder,” but that is going to be hard to do with his already packed schedule. He works as the manager of Cafe 511 and a consultant for Moore Capital and Investment Group, LLC. His day begins with coffee and Ameritrade. He answers email and is in the office by 10 a.m. He leaves the office at 3 p.m. to meet with new clients and work on marketing. Then, he opens the restaurant and manages the shopping and staffing. He makes it home by 11:30 p.m., researches until 1:00 a.m., checks trade platforms and stop losses. He’s asleep by 2 a.m., and starts the day over again. “I try to date and fit a life in there somewhere,” Claude says. “Working in the restaurant business means no weekends off, but I occasionally get some time to get away.” Claude’s passion for cooking and for investing has driven his career choices. He considers one of his greatest accomplishments as going into business for himself in 2002. “I enjoy creating employment and a livelihood for others,” Claude says. “I want to propel and expand my restaurants to different markets and create opportunities for growth. I want to maintain present and increase quarterly sales and launch a new investment office in January. I hope to build my consultation business, launch first quarter projects for investment group, create a hedge fund, and continue to serve the public sector.” As he looks to the future, Claude is thankful for the experiences in his past. “After the losses, the embarrassment, the disappointment, and the setback, find the opportunity in what others sees as a loss and make it a win. Never give up,” Claude says. When he’s not working, Claude is reading and brainstorming for the next deal. He takes pride in creating a missing element that’s essential in our city and community and helping to change people’s lives. “I continue to thank God daily and be more thankful for everything He has done for me and my family,” Claude says. “In the next ten years, I want to continue to teach, inspire and invest in some serious dreamers or entrepreneurs that want it no matter the cost. I also hope I’m married and have brought my golf game back up to par. I want to build a lifetime of friendships and relationships, whether it’s restaurants, consulting or politics. We have to build for the generations to come and pass along that quality of life.”