David A. Scarantino

**** ******** *** ********, ** 18069

610-***-****

ad1glh@r.postjobfree.com

An innovative and top-performing Human Resources and Food Service Management Professional specializing in opening, stabilizing and growing organizations in a variety of environments, with a proven and consistent track record of measurable success. Detail and process-oriented natural leader who, through time management, professional disciplines, and subject matter expertise, consistently contributes to streamlined workflows, improved business processes, cost savings and revenue growth. Outstanding ability to develop relationships and earn trust at multiple levels within an organization. Bilingual English/Spanish.

GENESIS HEALTH CARE, Pennsburg Manor 12/19-10/21

Director of Human Resources/Campus Workforce Manager

Responsible for all aspects of Human Resources Management for a 120-bed long-term/rehab facility managing a team of 125 employees.

Implement recruitment and retention strategies for all levels of personnel within the organization.

Direct and plan operations of group benefits programs and conduct ongoing utilization review to ensure appropriate and efficient use of programs.

Ensure corporate compliance by facilitating completion of training and validating adherence to organizational standards.

Develop and partner to administer performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions.

Communicate and implement all corporate policy initiatives and provide associated change management to encourage adoption.

METZ CULINARY MANAGEMENT, St. Luke’s Quakertown Hospital 8/18-12/19

General Manager/Director of Food and Nutrition

Developed a team of 25 client employees servicing a 60-bed hospital, public cafeteria, and catering department.

Hired to transition existing hospital to new structure in fall 2019.

GENESIS HEALTH CARE/HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, Pennsburg Manor 9/16-8/18

Director of Dining Services/Account Manager

Responsible for all aspects of food and nutrition for a 120-bed long-term/rehab facility managing a team of 25 cooks and dietary aides.

Ensured adherence to all budgetary and regulatory requirements, resulting in consecutive perfect health inspections by Montgomery County.

Worked in partnership with administration, nursing, and activities departments to maintain a consistent 5-Star rating.

GREAT WOLF LODGE, Scotrun, PA 4/15-11/15

Director Food and Beverage

Hired to transition and staff entire department of 175+ employees and 14 managers/supervisors.

Streamlined annual sales of $13.1 million into profitability and growth.

Provided evaluation and suggested repairs of physical plant and equipment.

Ensured success of $1M ‘Year of Food and Beverage’ investment through implementation of a new buffet, rebuild of ala carte restaurant, opening of outdoor restaurant/bar, and training programs focused on sanitation and service standards.

UNIDINE CORPORATION 4/13-4/15

Opening Team Leader/Operations Support Manager

Supported New Business openings and stabilized accounts throughout company in both Hospital and Senior Divisions.

Hired and trained staff, directed management teams, built strong relations with clients through personal interactions, productive results, and satisfaction of goals.

Turned around both hospitals and long-term care facilities, saving contracts and resulting in top box score increases of 300%+.

CURA HOSPITALITY, Phoebe Allentown, PA 9/11-2/13

General Manager Dining Services

Managed $4.1 million account and oversaw 4 managers, 4 dietitians and hourly union staff of 68.

Responsible for daily foodservice for 350 skilled residents, 50 short-term rehab patients and 57 assisted living residents, resulting in zero deficiencies in 2011 state inspection survey.

Stabilized labor/management relations resulting in fewest union grievances filed and increased productivity and morale.

Received Deaconess Award for Faith in Action initiative and an “Excellent” in annual performance review for 2012.

SODEXO, Westminster Village, Allentown, PA 12/08-9/11

Director of Dining Services

Responsible for operation of 111 bed skilled living facility, 72 independent and assisted living residents, weekday operations of fifty participants in Adult Daily Living, Catering and Marketing.

Managed and developed client staff of 42 and interaction with Administration, Nursing, Marketing, Daycare and Independent Living departments.

Adhered to financial budgets and state dictated operational requirements, resulting in a corporate sales growth award.

SODEXO, HC ManorCare, Devon, PA 12/08-9/11

General Manager

Management of a facility housing 58 assisted living and 100 short-term rehab residents.

Oversaw day-to-day updates of admissions and departures, made dietary adjustments as needed, organized catering.

Supervised staff of 36 Sodexo employees, 3 managers and oversaw production of 50-60 Meals on Wheels entrees per day. Zero deficiencies in 2011 state inspection survey.

RED ROBIN RESTAURANTS, Lehigh Valley Restaurant Group (LVRG), Eastern PA 11/6-12/08 Senior Director of Management Training and People Development

Facilitated and coordinated training of all new management candidates.

Responsible for all physical functions of eighteen restaurants including day-to-day operations, budgeting and contractual negotiations resulting in savings for the company.

BLACKEYED PEA COLORADO RESTAURANTS, LLC, Colorado/Pennsylvania/Tennessee/Georgia 5/01-8/06

General Manager/District Manager

Operated a Corporate Management Training Store in support of fifteen units and completed hands-on training of existing managers, resulting in the highest increase in sales and highest employee retention rates company wide.

SODEXHO MARRIOTT SERVICES, Denver International Airport-United Airlines 8/00-5/01 General Manager

Responsible for innovative menu design and catering functions for Airport and Red Carpet Clubs, and accountable for four revenue centers generating $1.3 million annually.

EDUCATION:

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, University Park, PA

Bachelor of Science: Hotel, Restaurant, Institutional Management

KUTZTOWN UNIVERSITY, Kutztown, PA

Spanish Language Studies

Willing to discuss periods from 10/2021 to present.

-Westminster Village – Director of Dining Services/Account Manager Allentown, PA

-ProMedica/Manor Care – Human Resource Manager Allentown, PA

-Sodexo – Regional Operations Support Manager

-Phoebe Ministries – Human Resource Manager Richland, PA

-Tech Recyclers – Helping friend out with business in Philipsburg, NJ while seeking employment

I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss these positions (which were all positions of managerial responsibility) in further detail if possible.

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