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Santa Clara, Ca, Us

San Jose, California, United States

Led large-scale operations for Dole’s manufacturing and packaged food processing facility in the SF Bay area managing a workforce of 400 employees across production, logistics, and quality control departments. Focused on optimizing production efficiency, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring timely distribution of high-quality produce to national and international markets. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet operational goals while driving continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.Selected Contributions:● Directed daily operations for a large-scale fresh produce processing facility / San Jose CA● Managed a team of 400 employees across multiple departments and shifts● Push lean manufacturing principles, + 12% increase in operational efficiency● Ensured delivery of fresh produce to major national and international markets● Implemented rigorous food safety standards, achieving a spotless compliance record with USDA, FDA,● Managed workforce planning and scheduling for 400 employees● Reduced operating costs by 10% through the introduction of automation technologies● Led cross-departmental safety training programs, reducing workplace incidents by 20%● Monitored production KPIs and performance metrics, identifying areas for continuous improvement● Working with leadership on strategic planning, aligning facility operations organizational objectives

Sf Bay Area

Manage all Bay Area operations: 9 distribution centers, 450 employees and managers, and led expansions into Los Angeles and New York.Led automation/ technology initiatives and projects for food delivery locally and nationally. Identify and solve logistical problems, increase new business contacts, reduce operating costs, coordinate staff, maintain quality levels of excellence, and evaluate logistic performance. Ensure compliance with government policy, regulations, and directives. Collaborate with senior management to determine specific needs and requirements. Drive an environment of continuous process improvement by engaging employees to implement ideas that will simplify and improve work. Oversee p&l, vendor management, human resources initiatives, and operation acquisitions. Selected Contributions:• Saved the company over $4M in development costs.• Led our team to a 99.96% success rate delivering 30k meals per day.• Managed the largest team in the company for over 5 years. • Grew my team from 48 drivers and 3 managers to 450 drivers and 18 managers• Grew EAT Club from distributing 4k meals per day to 30k• Helped found and lead companies original HR and Recruiting Departments• Led multiple large special projects on a company level including opening new divisions

San Francisco Bay Area

Founding partner and former leader of operations, responsible for launching multiple restaurant brands throughout the SF Bay Area. Led the company through sale to Brinker's International.Directed a total budget of $60M across 5 Brands and 8 ventures. Conceptualized, built and served as board member (with co-founders) of all incubated companies within group. Structured, negotiated and oversaw all corporate development and funding activities. I also recruited, mentored and collaborated with executive teams to achieve operational efficiencies and drive personal/professional growth for all. • Worked to secure funding for 8 different hospitality ventures• Helped broker the sale of the company to Brinker's International in 2015• Led company to profitability; cash flow reinvested into commercial real estate • VP of Ops to portfolio (Thea, Cianos, Straits and Maggiano's Restaurant Groups)• Took on VP of Ops role for Max Delivery in NY via contract role• Held total P&L responsibility and directed day-to-day operations • Developed and implemented all finance/accounting policies and procedures • Engaged and managed all outside professional service providers

Revitalized failing operations and helped bolster profits by 13% over two years by managing operations of 6 properties and capitalizing on my strategic planning expertise.Controlled a budget of $125M. Consulted leadership teams on controls and cultural shifts. Led staff in the development of annual strategic plan for the region including the creation of both expense and capital budgets. Identified opportunities for improvement and guided teams when corrections or improvements were needed. Coached and developed employees and managers; cultivated individual talents, promoted and secured training resources, built relationships, facilitated team success, provided direction, and delegated responsibly.Selected Contributions:• Led charge to modernize all restaurants, bars, coffee houses in Hilton Hotel Properties.• Member of the Board of Directors

Led planning for start-up initiative of new, highly profitable outlets.Directed all initiatives for budgeting ($45M), setting and evaluating p&l/ budget statements, vendor relations, and product acquisition. Facilitated communication between departments and divisional/national offices, ensuring clarity around policies, procedures, strategic goals, and performance management. Utilized best practices to implement operating strategies, business plans, performance objectives, and key initiatives to successfully achieve results.

Bs Business Management, Business Administration And Management, General

Activities and Societies: Football, Boxing

Master'S Degree, Business Administration And Management, General