Joseph A Bruno
**** ****** ****** ***** ****** Fl 33327
Cell 305-***-****
E-Mail: ***********@*****.***
Professional Skills
Leadership, Strong Multi Tasking Skills, Lean Management, Analytical
Approach to Resolution, Budget Development, Vendor Relations, Procurement
Professional Experience
2003-Present Weston FL
UNITED ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
UNITED ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Materials Manager, QC Supervisor, Sales Engineer, Account Manager
Key Responsibilities:
Interact with Executive Management to develop and format an Expenditure and
Manufacturing plan that supports the Sales and Financial needs of the
organization.
Recruit, Lead, Motivate and Train a diverse staff to effectively maintain a
commitment to continuously improving interdepartmental communication and
the achievement of stated requirements of organization.
Duties:
Manage and Direct daily activities in Purchasing, Planning, Warehouse,
Shipping and Receiving.
Review and Communicate to Executive Management performance related to
daily/weekly revenue plans.
Coordinate Manufacturing and Assembly activities in multiple departments.
Interact and Participate with Engineering and Quality on New Product
Development.
Achievements:
Negotiated with several vendors for cost reductions and improvement of
Quality.
Implemented and Maintained an Inventory Control System (20,000 plus skews)
that for four consecutive external audits had an absolute deviation less that 2%.
This ultimately led to a waiver of the need for future audits.
Reduced Lead-Times on Core Products to an Industry leading one week ARO.
Maintained zero past dues on Core Products with multiple Key Customers.
Increased Inventory turns on Core Products by 30%.
Developed and Maintained Structured Bill of Material criteria that resulted in
Part Number Simplification and Process Controls.
2000-2003 Miami, FL
TOTAL FOOD SERVICE DIRECTION - Fine Host - Aramark
Carnival Cruise Lines, Foodservice Director
Overall management in a multi faceted corporate dining facility, serving over
9000 covers a week. Built volume to over $1,300,000
Directed and motivated a staff of 18 including 2 supervisors and an
administrative assistant.
Oversaw menu planning, inventory controls, ordering and day to day operations
of the unit.
Responsible for all Financials aspects dealing with a profit or loss food service
operation to include sales development, food and labor cost, unit merchandising
and promotions.
Met food cost of 32%
Maintained a 28% labor cost
Oversaw vending operation for 2500 Carnival employees
1998–1999 Miami, FL
TOTAL FOOD SERVICE DIRECTION, FINE HOST CORPORATION
Amadeus Corporation, Manager
Supervision of 6 employees in a multi faceted account serving 700 employees.
Responsible for Financials, Payroll, Unit Merchandising, Customer & Client
Relations.
Implementation of internal communication network to include electronic
distribution of weekly menus, promotions and health & nutritional information.
Oversaw 300k renovation project. Serving full fare of daily menu by setting up
satellite kitchen at another account.
Development of catering menu using customer surveys and hosting a Catering
Expo to introduce new & trendier items. Catering sales have increased by 125%.
1996–1998 Miami, FL
TOTAL FOOD SERVICE DIRECTION, FINE HOST CORPORATION
Carnival Cruise Lines, Executive Chef – Corporate Dining Facility
Supervision of 9 back of the house employees and one supervisor in a multi
faceted account serving 2500 employees including; daycare, electronic ordering
Delivery service, executive dining, internal & external company catering, coffee
pantry service. Responsible for Inventory Control, computerized purchasing,
receiving and cost controls. Development of cycle menu and culturally diverse
Promotions as well as daily “On Exhibition” Specials. Unit Merchandising and
Customer & Client Relations.
Electronic distribution of weekly menus, promotions, health & nutritional
information.
Increased unit profitability by 296% and sales by 21.4 % over first year,
compared to previous five years of operation.
1998 sales exceeded $800,000.00
Experience Continued
1987-1996
A background of experience preparing for a career in food management. Details
upon request.
Education
American Institute. Lmt 2010
National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certification, 1998
Masters: Hospitality Management, 1995 Canterbury University on Line
Computer Literate, Microsoft; Excel; Word; Power Point and Outlook.
Certified in “Train the Trainer” / HACCP Certified