Senior Operations Exec

Jason D. Tuzinkewich

**** ***** **** *****, *******, WI 54313 . 920-***-**** .

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www.linkedin.com/jason-tuzinkewich/

PROFILE: SENIOR OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

~ Successful track record of maximizing shareholder value and market share

in competitive industries ~

~ Expert in isolating inefficiencies and optimizing systems and processes

to drive accelerated revenue growth ~

Repeatedly turned around unprofitable operations and delivered continuous

improvements in process, cost, quality, safety, and productivity. Achieved

exceptional performance improvements in demanding industries by clearly

communicating vision, instilling metrics, inspiring team culture, and

igniting competitive drive. Expert developer of leaders and high-

performance teams, through direct/indirect influence, with proven capacity

to navigate positive change management while addressing critical business

needs. Drove major projects, programs, and initiatives from planning

through tactical execution; mastering advanced methodologies, processes,

and technologies; aligning change efforts with business goals. Known for

efficiency, collaboration, and results.

V 100% track record for improving profitability, employee retention, and

product quality with more than a dozen companies and 100+ individual

properties.

V In 4 short months, transformed major restaurant brand experiencing 5

years of $84K/month in losses to achieve elevated brand stature and

$30K/month in profitability.

V History of spearheading successful new product development. Designed

and launched multiple new brands, including 6 new restaurant brands,

from planning to conception, execution, and profitability; on time and

budget.

Core Competencies Include

- Strategic Planning & Turnarounds - New Product Development & Pricing

- Budgeting & P&L Responsibility

- Continuous Process Improvements - Organizational & Systems

Development - Team Leadership & Development

- Cash Flow Optimization - Inventory & Supply Chain Management -

Procurement & Human Resources

Professional Experience

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO)

ThermoDynamics Group Holdings BV - Stadskanaal, Groningen, The Netherlands

2006-2013

Provides alternate fuel technology retrofit product to reduce harmful

emissions and fuel use for commercial applications; 25 employees.

Co-founded joint venture to develop and launch an alternative fuel

technology product, based on 8 years of research and development and

several iterations. Licensed intellectual property (IP) to TCE Go Four for

commercial dissemination.

Spearheaded R&D, product design, third party validation, proof of concept,

and quality assurance; oversaw full scope from R&D to production to

manufacturing. Managed budget for R&D allocations and supply chain

negotiations. Sourced resources, suppliers, and companies; established

quality bidding/pricing; approved purchase orders; oversaw logistics; and

ensured guarantees on lead time and quality. Partnered with 2 company peers

and 6+ external/client engineers; supervised 20 direct reports.

Current client contracts/negotiations: Thyssen Krupp Verhaven (inland

shipping client with plans to outfit 91 engines on 13 vessels), BNSF &

Union Pacific (rail logistics; in negotiations), and The Royal Dutch Navy

(shipping and power generation; in negotiations).

. Championed the full scope of investor relations and promoting company

through regular meetings concerning product development, manufacturing,

operations, and performance results. Secured government grants, sold the

First Article Release of the manufactured product, and rolled 100% of

that income into further development and manufacture.

. Exercised strategic foresight across product market positioning and

pricing to ensure a profitable growth position for the company.

Ultimately licensed the manufacturing dissemination to a partner company.

. Developed cutting-edge technology and submitted 12 patents for approval

(11 utility patents; 1 design patent). Researched and developed HHO

Technology; established feasibility of technology and model for success.

. Achieved the first and only EU Ministry of Shipping recommendation to

date for retrofit HHO Technology and the first ever Global Third Party

Accreditation for emissions reduction and increased power generation. On

average, delivered 40% decrease in harmful emissions, 15% increase in

power delivery to drive train, and 6% minimum decrease in fuel

consumption.

. Designated "Industry Expert and EU Governmental/Ministry of Shipping

Liaison" in Hydrogen Enhanced Combustion. Helped the EU Governing

Parliament develop reasonable regulations and emissions standards for

alternate fuel technologies.

. Orchestrated the designing, programming, implementation, and patenting of

a one-of-a-kind High Performance Self Optimizing Reactor Control Unit

with EU Ministry of Shipping and Loyds Register commendations of safety.

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (COO), PRESIDENT

Solace Foodservices LLC - Minneapolis, MN 1998-2008

Full-service, value-added management solutions company to various

restaurant owners, including multi-billion dollar corporations. Clients

included Old Spaghetti Factory International, Premier Restaurant

Management, The Blue Plate Restaurant Group, and D'Amico & Partners.

Drove measurable performance improvements in operations for 12 restaurant

companies and 100+ business units, supporting imperatives to slash

operating costs, grow bottom line revenue, and set the stage for continued

profitable growth. Designed, launched, and positioned 6 new brands for

profitability. Managed 6+ management and 200+ general staff (FOH/BOH) per

unit.

Directly oversaw strategic planning, budgeting, P&L management, inventory

management, operations and finance systems, leadership development, team

building and training, human resources, product development and pricing,

sales forecasting, marketing and promotions, procurement, purveyor/supplier

contract negotiations (100+), restaurant design and build-out, brand

development, and menu development (25+ complete menus and 1,000 unique

recipes) on 4-6 month contracts.

. Rebranded and overhauled a Premier Restaurant Management unit from the

ground up. Designed and launched flagship Throwbacks brand and

transformed property with 5 years of $84K/month loss to $30K/month

profitability in 4 months.

. Spearheaded ground-up destination restaurant brand creation and launch,

from concept to build-out and development, equipment purchasing, menu

development, staffing, budgeting, marketing, and launch strategy. Opened

Sprigs on time and under budget, generating media buzz and accolades,

including Food and Arts Magazine reviews and a 4.5 star rating.

. Set up proper operating procedures and developed and implemented systems

for financial control, training and development, purchasing and inventory

control, routine maintenance, and emergency event management. Instituted

regular reporting on all key business metrics, including analysis and

ownership of action planning.

. Strengthened management teams to drive rapid overall improvements of

properties. Set benchmarks and ignited leadership and staff to meet

aggressive improvement initiatives with 100% accountability for every

member of the team.

. Managed and optimized $15M in revenue per unit on average, working multi-

unit contracts simultaneously, leading continuous financial and

operational improvements across entire businesses.

. Increased gross operating profit (GOP) at least 10%+ at each unit, as

well as product/brand quality and guest satisfaction.

Education Certifications

Chef du Cuisine, Accredited Apprenticeship Certification, Le Cordon Bleu

Bachelor of Science (BS) Chemical Engineering Program, University of

Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN,

Completed 3.8 out of 4 years of study; 3.79 GPA; Dean's List.

Languages: Intermediate Spanish; Basic Dutch

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