David J. Paul, FMP

Experience

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  COMPASS GROUP, NA dba Chartwells School Dining

  Jul 1998 - Jul 2005

  Resident District Manager

  a $4.5M account with 27 schools and multiple additional contracts. Updated and reorganized food service systems by coordinating kitchen renovations, developing and administering budget, obtaining health department approvals and negotiating with contractors. Improved overall program profitability $105K within three years.Negotiated and administered four collective bargaining agreements and reduced employee turnover by 12%.

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  Compass Group/Chartwells Schools

  Aug 2005 - Jul 2007

  District Manager

  District General Manager –Chartwells School Dining Sector - August 2005 – July 2007Coached and mentored Food Service Directors for 15 public school districts in the greater Lansing area. Ensured adherence to operational excellence. Monitored budget development process and ensured client financial expectations were met, or exceeded, by implementing new revenue generating and cost reduction strategies. Ultimately responsible for client retention.Select Accomplishments:Project management of the renovation of serveries and cafeterias within 14 school districts and implementation of Chartwells Profiles concepts throughout region, generating additional district revenues of approximately $325,000.Managed revenue: $10 million Show less

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  Foodbuy, LLC

  Jul 2007 - May 2010

  Purchasing Support Manager

  Purchasing Support Manager/Supply Chain Manager – Foodbuy – Chartwells School Dining and Canteen Sectors – July 2007 - PresentSupported 215 K-12 school districts, 40 dining centers and 24 vending branches in 17 States. Managed relationships with 35 primary distribution centers and multiple secondary vendors. Investigated and resolved quality assurance incidents, implemented Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, conducted market basket studies and resolved vendor and unit incidents.Select Accomplishments:Played instrumental role in three major broadline transitions, driving purchasing compliance and moving spend to preferred suppliers. Conducted multiple distribution center opportunity audits, resulting in net-net savings of approximately $2.5 million.Developed Regional Purchasing Committees to gain support and traction of corporate initiatives, including “Buy Local Produce”, which contributed an additional $1.0 million to local economies year-to-date. Managed purchases: $130 million Show less

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  Healthcare Services Group, Inc

  Feb 2011 - Feb 2013

  District Manager
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  Chartwells School Dining Services

  Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

  Multi Unit Director of Dining Services
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  Wichita Public Schools

  Aug 2014 - now

  Director, Nutrition Services