JAMES M. VOSK
Home Phone: 908-***-****
Toms River, NJ 08753
Cell Phone: 908-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vosk Associates 2, LLC. (Self Employed - Sole Proprietor)
59 Oceanport Avenue
West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764
Owner of a successful consulting & mystery shop company, which supplies
process analysis, monitoring and reporting to aid in corporate growth and
improvement.
1. Established working relationships with my customer base in order to grow
my business by helping customers expand their base of operations.
2. Created a database using MS Excel that customizes and creates forms used
for tracking information specific to clientele needs. Daily survey
information is uploaded and sorted by fields to track information that
can then be downloaded to create spreadsheets, charts, graphs, etc
specific to each set of client requirements.
3. Recruited, hired and trained temp employees for analysis gathering and
survey taking. Briefed feedback and guidance on results from surveys
taken to all levels of corporate management.
4. Studied and monitored regional and national retail/service oriented
companies for efficiencies in traffic flow and pattern, functional
design, distribution skills, time trials, property and inventory
management, lost/stolen and theft controls, quality controls and overall
customer satisfaction.
5. Audited and analyzed corporate policies and procedures for efficiency
improvement and compliance with maintaining standards in accordance with
State, OSHA, and Health Department Regulations and Codes.
6. Provided Monthly and Final Report Analysis on statistics gathered and
offered process improvements for correction and corporate growth.
Reports were submitted in excel format and were used for trend analysis
and management performance metrics such as bonuses and promotions.
7. Clients included: Burger King, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Wendy's, The
Pizza Ranch, Friendly's Ice Cream, Steak Escape Cheese Steaks, Maui Wowi
Smoothies, Rita's Ice, Holiday Inn Hotels and Commerce Bank.
2007 - Present
Facilities Manager, Sapphire Builders, Inc.
West Long Branch, NJ
For the past 7 years I have been working as a Facilities Manager for a
local Home Builder.
. Establish working relationship with customers and clients to ensure that
all aspects of jobs are moving along correctly and on time.
. Perform all daily maintenance tasks and repairs as needed.
. Procurement of bids from sub-contractors
. Project timeline and cost analysis
. Daily tasks including but not limited to painting, construction work,
masonry, minor electrical & plumbing maintenance.
. Review and approval of change orders with clients and customer.
. I work mainly outside in the elements year round and worked overtime &
weekends as required.
. Proficient in Microsoft Professional Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook,
Publisher and PowerPoint) Proficient in Database Management
1996 - 1999
Boston Market, Inc. (General Manager)
Bricktown, New Jersey and
Brueggers Bagels, Inc. (General Manager)
Responsible for total Management of the Facility to include:
8. Setting goals and objectives for the business
9. Developing and implementing marketing plans to increase business
10. Hiring/Firing and Training Staff in accordance with Corporate Policy
and Procedures
11. Inventory and Property Management to ensure all leases on vendor
equipment
12. Managed all maintenance leases and subcontractor repair leases for
multiple franchises
13. Researched and priced new equipment as needed, as well as made
arrangements for the disposal of broken or obsolete equipment
14. Food and labor cost control
15. Prevention of theft/loss/and damage control
16. Prepared franchises for ServSafe Inspections and Audits. (ServSafe is
an Independent Auditing Agency that inspects the food industry in
accordance with Board of Health and OSHA standards. Each franchise must
have a ServSafe "certified" Manager on duty at all times).
17. Expert in auditing requirements and knowledge of requirements for the
Board of Health, OSHA, and ABC (Alcohol & Beverage Commission)
18. Interfaced with all levels of staff from corporate management to
franchise owners.
1992 - 1996
Rooney's Ocean Crab House (General Manager)
Long Branch, New Jersey
And
The Varsity Club (General Manager)
Fair Haven, New Jersey
At Rooney's Ocean Crab House
19. Coordinated and supervised the grand opening of a new 400 seat, high
volume upscale seaside resort restaurant
20. Planned the functional design and workflow of the kitchen, bar and
dining area
21. Hired and trained a staff of 50+ employees
22. Trained entire staff in the RMS Touch Screen Restaurant Computer System
23. Enforced compliance with Health and Safety standards to include Liquor
Control
24. Coordinated and planned all banquets, affairs, and corporate events
25. Conducted Inventory and Property Control measures
26. Interviewed, hired and scheduled all musical entertainment for the
restaurant as well as weddings, private parties and corporate events.
At Varsity Club:
27. Responsible for the management of the facility and four (4) other
managers
28. Managed all vendor ordering including food, liquor and supplies to keep
inventory current
29. Responsible for cash flow, profit analysis, payroll, and hiring/firing,
theft and loss prevention
30. Trained all employees on Remanco and Sable restaurant computer systems
1989 - 1992
Shore Oaks Golf Club (Presently Eagle Oaks Golf Club) (General Manager)
Farmingdale, New Jersey
31. Responsible for the operation, training and financial supervision of
the Clubhouse
32. Managed food and beverage operations for the Grill, Main Dining Room,
Banquet Room and Half Way House
33. Worked closely with golf pro in coordinating and running all members
golf events.
34. Responsible for Member Relations/Communications (Met monthly with golf
committees)
35. Organized and supervised all fund raising and outings events
36. Hired/Fired/Trained all staff
1984 - 1990
All Occasions Catering and Specialty Foods (Owner)
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
37. Established a successful catering business
38. Developed a business plan, store design, product and menu selection, as
well as unique presentation of food items
39. Provided catering services for the Garden State Arts Center 1988, 1989,
1990
40. Provided catering services for groups of 1000+ for various events and
corporations, including AT&T, Bell Core, Newark Center Building and Shore
Oaks Golf Club
41. Developed marketing plans to increase business
1977 - 1984
Managed several local restaurants (The Pour House/Drawbridge Steak
House/The Court Jester)
42. Responsible for the daily operation of the restaurants
43. Planned and Priced Menus
44. Managed Inventory Control and Ordering
45. Responsible for reducing theft and spoilage
46. Trained/Hired/Fired Staff
47. Keep compliance with State Regulations and Liquor Control Board
48. Employee Scheduling and Payroll
1971 - 1977
Boston Red Sox (Professional Baseball Player)
49. Drafted in third round of regular draft (63rd overall)
50. First pitcher drafted by Boston in 1971
51. On Boston Red Sox 40 man Major League Roster in 1977
EDUCATION
Montclair State College, Montclair, NJ - Business Administration
I also have an Active Real Estate License
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Professional Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook,
Publisher)
Proficient in Database Management
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
2002-Present
West Long Branch Travel Baseball Club
Created and Manages a Travel Baseball Club in the town of West Long Branch.
Recruited players and grew the club to multiple aged teams. Responsible
for three annual fund raising events (Golf Outing/Christmas Cookie Sales/
and River Boat Dinner Cruise) that ensures each child the opportunity to
spend a week in Cooperstown, NY participating in baseball tournaments with
other teams from across the country.
2013-Present
Habitat for Humanity
Last year I was involved with "Habitat for Humanity" along with a group of
friends (20 or so) and we spent a weekend in July in Toms River re-roofing
several residential houses that were affected by Sandy. This year (2014)
during a weekend in July we traveled to an area in eastern Pennsylvania to
do work for Habitat for Humanity.
PERSONAL
I possess a valid NJ driver's license. I am a US Citizen, Non-Smoker and
in excellent physical shape. I just moved to Toms River in August. I
would pass a personal background test as well as a drug test if given. I
am willing to travel if that was required of the job. I have now started my
third year as the pitching coach for the Point Pleasant Beach Varsity
Baseball Team.
REFERENCES
Available upon request