Scott Swanson, PMP, CSM

Experience

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  CIrca 1922 Restaurant Group

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2011

  Chef

  • Maintained sub-30% food cost with over $1 million in food sales annually • Increased sales 5% implementing weekly bar and drink specials• Developed master inventory, ordering, and waste guides• Menu Development and product cross utilization• Planned and prepared for banquets up to 400 people, both plated and buffet• Maximized product yield and decreased food cost utilizing in house butchering of all proteins

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  ARAMARK Healthcare

  Jun 2011 - May 2014

  Production Manager

  • Project Management: Led a $18M, two-year project to enhance efficiency and regulatory compliance, ensuring successful project delivery.• Training and Development: Designed on-the-job training programs and safety protocols, resulting in improved staff performance and compliance.• Cost Reduction: Reduced weekly purchasing costs by 28% through waste tracking and minimization initiatives.

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  Famous Toastery

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2019

  Operations Manager

  • Strategic Planning: Successfully launched three restaurants, from sourcing to blueprint review, while establishing annual budgets to support sustainability and prevent overages.• Performance Optimization: Implemented best practices to improve sales by 17%, analyzing performance trends and maximizing team productivity.• Efficiency Improvement: Enhanced operational efficiency by 12% through the development of systems, procedures, and business requirements gathering.

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  La Farm Bakery

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  General Manager

  • Cost Optimization: Achieved a 35% reduction in labor costs by leveraging historical sales data to forecast accurately and optimize staffing levels.• Process Improvement: Implemented SOPs and evaluated suppliers to reduce COGS by 9% and maximize operational efficiency.• Revenue Enhancement: Redesigned interior layout, resulting in an 8.4% increase in EBITA and improved product exposure, driving sales growth.

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  Prometheus Group

  Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

  Project Manager

  • Project Strategy: Managed up to 8 simultaneous multi-product projects, employing strategic planning and execution to meet project objectives effectively.• Documentation Expertise: Produced comprehensive business blueprint documentation and product-specific implementation guides, facilitating seamless integration, and enhancing project efficiency.• Stakeholder Engagement: Prioritized stakeholder needs and maximized customer satisfaction through thorough evaluation and understanding of project requirements.• Quality Assurance: Conducted pre and post-release regression testing in collaboration with the quality assurance team to ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction. Show less

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  NetSuite

  Mar 2022 - now

  • Strategic Management: Orchestrated the successful execution of up to 25 concurrent multi-product projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and project timelines.• Team Leadership: Directed a team of 8 project managers, overseeing their individual portfolios to drive synergy and optimize project outcomes.• Precise Forecasting: Achieved +/- 10% accuracy in forecasting billable hours, enhancing resource allocation and financial planning.• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitated effective communication through timely steering committee and stakeholder meetings, ensuring project alignment and client satisfaction.• Contract Compliance: Ensured adherence to contractual obligations by implementing robust communication strategies and proactively managing scope to mitigate project risks.• Internal Initiative Management: Led multiple internal initiatives as Program Manager, driving process improvements and fostering a culture of innovation. Show less

  • Consulting Portfolio Lead

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Project Manager

    May 2023 - Aug 2023

  • Associate Project Manager

    Mar 2022 - May 2023