BRIAN M. MATHIEWS

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Big Spring, Texas 79720

813-***-****

adkrgs@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS

Budgeted, forecasted, and managed goods and services in excess of fifty million dollars annually while supporting community non-profit organizations

Established numerous purchasing and supplier contacts nationwide through the creation and management of competitive bid and proposal processes.

Exceptional ability and accomplishments in managing a diverse workforce to ensure that company goals and objectives are met or exceeded.

Strong interpersonal management skills with strengths in written and oral communications.

Proven ability to plan, direct, and control all facets of a national corporation utilizing the latest computer technology.

Highly adaptable style--willing to perform various functions simultaneously.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Buddy’s Home Furnishings Big Spring, Texas May 2020-Present

Director of sales for all aspect of the store and 60 mile radiu.

Managed purchasing and sales in excess of 45K per month. Post Covid19.

OAI Visual Branding November 2015 - Present

Chief Operating Officer

Work closely with the President and other senior management to help ensure that the organization’s strategic business units are properly aligned with the organizational mission and business objectives through adherence to the operational plan updated quarterly.

Grew revenue 7 million per year to 11.3 million by year end 2018 with Net Profit exceeding 10%

Assist the entire organization by providing technical advice and support on sales engagements with significant opportunities for upselling and cross selling to large clients

Assist the Sales and Marketing Directors to initiate, communicate, and implement

new programs/approaches (particularly related to technical aspects of products) to improve the manner in which sales are made

Work closely with the President and other senior management to help

identify & target potential new customers or opportunities to revive

previous clients

Lead the senior management team in OAI’s ongoing quest to

provide the best products and printing solutions the industry has to offer

Tampa Bay Buccaneers May 2008 – November 2015

Senior Purchasing Manager

Responsible for creating and maaging all purchasing activities including all purchase orders and contracts over $5,000,000.00 for the Buccaneers Limited Partnership. Job responsibilities include but not limited to:

Manage 40 plus contracts with purchases in excess of 10 million dollars.

Reduced expenditures over $500,000 in one-year period by developing structured

bid process and identifying and including more vendor competition. Areas include: Team Operations, Training Camp, Stadium and Facility Operations, Community Relations, Sales, Marketing, Creative Services, and Business Administration.

Responsible for creating and maintaining approved vendor lists while tracking

expenditures. Created and maintained all approved vendors.

Manage special ownership project such as Training Camp relocation and all stadium upgrades, art, and special project expenditures.

Manage all office expenditures such as: office equipment, phones, office supplies.

Manage and ensure contract compliance with multi-million-dollar sub-contractors

such as stadium foodservice operations and team merchandise sales.

Aramark Corporation, Denver Colorado November 2006-February 2008

District Manager

Responsible for managing the overall operations of a five state district and increasing business within that district. Job responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Managed 20 plus contracts with revenues in excess of 20 million dollars annually.

Managed purchasing contracts and negotiated vendors in excess of 12 million dollars per year.

Managed over 120 employees, 2 Regional Managers, and 30 Managers.

Responsible for all re-bids and contract extensions as well as making new bids and proformas.

100% contract retention during 11-month tenure - added 3 new contracts.

Generated 2.5-million-dollar profit during 11-month tenure.

Highest client survey rating in the Western United States.

Aramark Corporation, Southeast May 2006 - November 2006

Vice President Operations

Responsible for all operations in Southeast area of Government and Municipal contracts. Managed 2 HR Managers, 2 Finance Mangers, 4 Accountants, all office staff. Other responsibilities and accomplishments included, not limited to:

Managed daily operations coordinated purchasing sales, client relations and contract retention for the Southeast United States - included 4 districts.

Managed purchasing contracts and negotiated vendors in excess of 50 million dollars per year.

Managed over 100 salaried managers, 500 hourly employees, and all office staff

Exceeded budget expectations by generating 80 million in revenue and 10 million in profit per year.

Managed 126 food production accounts.

Added revenue in excess of 6 million dollars per year in new contracts.

Awarded Aramark’s Growth Award for procuring an 8 million dollar per year contract with Broward Co. FL.

Aramark Corporation, South Florida June 2001 - May 2006

District Manager

Managed daily operations, recruiting and training of management staff, client relation matters, sales and contract management. Other responsibilities and accomplishments include:

Managed 20 million in revenue, 20 managers and 100 plus hourly employees.

Managed purchasing contracts and negotiated vendors in excess of 12 million dollars per year.

Added 4 million in revenue, 32 production facilities

Exceeded budget expectations yearly.

100% client retention.

Received Best District Award in 2005.

Received Best Region Award in 2005

Correctional Foodservice Management,/ Wackenhut/Geo Group Phoenix, Arizona April 1996 - June 2001

Vice President, Operations 1999 – 2001 (Division of Wackenhut/GEO)

Sr. Regional Manager 1998-1999

Training Manager 1996 - 1998

Responsible for managing overall operations of over one hundred contract food service accounts in 26 states utilizing a staff of 12 region and senior/district managers which oversaw over 1,000 employees nationwide. Job responsibilities included, but not limited to:

Indirect supervision and support for all field operations with revenues in excess of $75 million per year.

Managed purchasing contracts and negotiated vendors in excess of 40 million dollars per year.

Provided assistance to all food service operations through visitations, communications and Quality Assurance compliance based on Corporate guidelines.

Developed and implemented operational programs, bonus incentive plans and budgetary guideline and objectives for food service operations.

Approved all new business proformas for all potential new business.

Developed and wrote operations plans and financial proformas for new

business bids and requests for proposals.

Managed all major account transitions.

Purchased by Aramark in June 2001.

EDUCATION

University of North Texas, Denton, Texas-Bachelor of Arts-Graduated May 1988

Major: Psychology Minor: Business /English

Masters credits in Industrial Psychology and Computer Science and Business Management

Other Achievements:

Aramark Food Service Training Program 1991

Aramark Computer Training Program 1992

Aramark Certificate for Outstanding Performance in Service Excellence 1992

Aramark Certification for Best Financial Turnaround 1992

Serve Safe Certificate for Safe Food Handling by Natl. Education Foundation-1995

Teachers Certification by Serve Safe as Trainer by the Natl. Education Foundation

Executive Board Member of the Ronald McDonald Houses Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL

2019 - Present

Developmental Committee American Cancer Society 2016 - Present

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