DAVID J.

PAUL
(269) 372-2667
dp4e7dae@westpost.net
6521 Bayfield * Kalamazoo, MI 49009

PURCHASING * VENDOR RELATIONS

FOOD SERVICE OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Passion for operational excellence and customer service.
Proven leader with over 20 years experience in food service operations with prog
ressively advanced roles. Demonstrated ability to transfer and apply skills to d
iverse environments. Track record of improving profitability by enhancing effici
ency, fully utilizing available technology and using an innovative and organized
approach. Adept in coordinating process improvements-analyzing the situation, e
valuating options, recommending a strategic plan and implementing the solution.
Exceptional negotiating, problem-solving and decision-making skills, as well as
business and financial acumen.
Drove $2.5M in compliant product purchases via opportunity analysis and negotiat
ions with broadline distributors.
Designed and implemented a central production kitchen (cook chill) that replaced
a pre-packaged meal system, which increased student participation 9% and reduce
d food costs 14%.
Negotiated and administered four collective bargaining agreements and reduced em
ployee turnover by 12%.
Certified Foodservice Management Professional and in Serv-Safe.
Areas of Expertise:
* Staff Development
* P&L Management
* Microsoft Office
* Strategic Planning
* Contract Management
* Budget Development
* Quality Assurance
* Purchasing & Logistics
* Customer & Vendor Relations

-------------PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE--------------
COMPASS GROUP, North America Division, 1989 - 2010
Purchasing Support & Supply Chain Manager, Foodbuy, Kalamazoo, MI (2007 - 2010)
Relationship management specialist for 280 internal customers and over 100 exter
nal companies. Managed purchases of $130M in three regions across 19 states. Eva
luated, negotiated and managed supplier contract terms. Resolved vendor and unit
incidents. Managed multiple strategic and logistics projects. Investigated and
resolved quality assurance issues. Developed and implemented successful Supplier
Diversity initiatives.
* Developed Regional Purchasing Committees to increase support of corporate init
iatives including "Buy Local Produce" which contributed $1M to local economies.
* Expanded minority- and women-owned business partner presence in seven states.
* Lead role in three major broadline transitions, resulting in an additional $10
M in compliant purchases.

District General Manager, Chartwells School Dining Sector, Lansing, MI (2005 - 2

007)
Coached and mentored Food Service Directors for 15 public school districts with
managed revenue of $10M. Responsible for strategic development of budgets and ac
hievement of profit and loss expectations. Established and maintained effective
working relationships with clients and staff. Ensured adherence to operational e
xcellence by developing and implementing standard operating procedures. Develope
d requests for proposals and contracts for new and existing business.
* Project management leader for 40 kitchen and cafeteria renovations resulting i
n $1.5M in profits.
* Increased district revenues approx. $325K/yr. by implementing standard operati
ng procedures.
Resident District Manager, Chartwells School Dining Sector, Kalamazoo, MI (1998
- 2005)
Opening manager for the Kalamazoo Public Schools - a $4.5M account with 27 schoo
ls and multiple additional contracts. Updated and reorganized food service syste
ms by coordinating kitchen renovations, developing and administering budget, obt
aining health department approvals and negotiating with contractors.
* Improved overall program profitability $105K within three years.
Director of Dining Services, Chartwells School Dining Sector, Battle Creek, MI (
1990 - 1998)
Opening Director for the Battle Creek Public Schools - a $2.7M account with 22 s
chools and a county-wide Head Start Program.
------------EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS-----------
Bachelor of Arts in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, East Lansing, MI
Certified, Serv-Safe Food Safety
Certified, Foodservice Management Professional

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE