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United States

Roger Wiliams Medical Center And Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital - Providence, Ri

Newton, Ma

Served as Director at community based acute care teaching hospital. Named to Boston’s Business Journal Best Places to Work.” Named to Solucient’s top 100 hospitals list. Managed multiple services with a support staff of 135 FTE’s  Fiscally responsible for $8.0 million operating budget Implemented “Green Cleaning” Program Perception of Care - 99th percentile (Press Ganey) as related to Environmental Services Best in Class Throughput Metrics – 45 min Bed Turnover, 20 min Patient Transports Implemented EPIC and Premise Bed Tracking and Patient Transport Systems Project Manager RFID Technology Selected as Partners Healthcare System “Change Agent” and completed GE CAP Training Studer Group Leadership Training

Chicago, Il

A venture capital funded corporation providing premier laundry and linen services solutions, catering to the health care industry . Served at management level, initially focusing on regional sales and eventually as corporate sales director. In addition, simultaneously held position of General Manager for the Chicago operation.  Managed operations staff in excess of 180 FTE’s Fiscally responsible for $10.0 million operating budget Increased operational efficiency by 100% Reduced operational losses from $3 million annually to break even within six months Assisted in positioning and sale of organization Directed corporate sales/marketing efforts for Illinois, Maryland, and Georgia operations  Sales Forecasting, Proposal Preparation, Contract Negotiations,  Awarded multi-facility healthcare system contract with revenues in excess of $10 million Developed and designed corporate web site Created and implemented standardized corporate proposal

Boston, Ma

Sodexo which acquired Marriott Management Services offers innovated outsourcing solutions in food service, housekeeping, grounds keeping, plant operations and maintenance, asset management, and laundry services to corporations, healthcare institutions, schools, and college campuses. Served in both sales and operations management positions for this industry leader. Provided Support Services Solutions to Health Care organization in Southern New England Sales Forecasting, Proposal Preparation Awarded several contracts totaling over $3 million in revenues

Southern New England

 Managed multiple Sodexo Health Care Services’ contracts at large teaching hospitals in the New England area.  Acted as on-site director interfacing with key hospital personnel, managing support staffs in excess of 125 FTEs, facilitating quality improvement processes, fiscal responsibility for both Sodexo and Client budgets, and executing long-term strategies for both organizations.  Received several “Marriott Awards of Excellence” for delivering high quality services and outstanding client satisfaction