John Swatski Email and Phone Number

PROFILEManager, very experienced in the food-services industry. Recognized expertise for his capacity to develop and implement strategies for optimizing operations management, business development, and the quality of customer service.Through the use of his hands on leadership style, knows how to convince and motivate teams, by getting them to become involved and accept changes within organizations. Communicator, rigorous, able to adapt.Languages spoken and written: French and EnglishPROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECOMPASS GROUP CANADA 2006 to 2008Leader in food-services managementRegional Vice President, OperationsEnsure management of the Compass Quebec Group's activities in the Firms and Administration, Education and Health sectors. Direct a team of 7 district managers and 1,500 employees, providing restaurant services under more than 85 contracts throughout the Province, with more than $55 million in sales. Responsible for reaching financial goals and contract retention.SODEXO 1981 to 2005Food-services management leaderVice President, Operations (1999 to 2005)Operations Manager (1996 to 1999)District Manager (1993 to 1996)Participated in the consolidation of Sodexo's Enterprise and Health and Education Administration sectors when the Marriott Group (MMS) was repurchased by Sodexo. Responsible for reaching financial objectives and retaining contracts. Managed a team of 4 district managers and 600 employees, providing restaurant services in 40 businesses throughout the Province, with sales of $34 million.Specialties: PRINCIPAL SKILLSTeam management / Entrepreneurship Financial turnaroundManagement of continuous improvement and change Business process analysis and restructuringDevelopment and sharing of strategic visionEstablishment of business plansClient retention and contract negotiationIndividual and team development International experience