Store Manager District

Jason Preuss

269-***-**** *** E. Baseline Rd. Plainwell, MI 49080 *************@*****.***

Recognized throughout career as a results-driven professional with strong leadership qualities and financial management skills; Solid organizational, communication, and time management skills; Excelling in cost reduction and revenue enhancements; bringing 20 years of experience as follows:

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strong operational process improvement background through effective cost reduction, tactical planning, productivity gain, and revenue growth strategies.

Proven track record of delivering optimal results in a high growth environment that exceeds operational goals and yields measurable outcomes.

Successful in multi-facility budgeting practices with an emphasis on increasing profitability and expanding managed volume amounts through new business acquisitions.

Able to direct a diverse population through effective communication and efficient decision-making practices.

Extensive experience in conducting inspections with an emphasis on quality control, program compliance, safety and sanitary conditions.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

2019 - Touchpoint Support Services – Sr. Director of Food and Nutrition Borgess Hospital

Leadership of Kalamazoo’s largest health system for Food and Nutrition

Director of 7 managers, 10 dieticians and 110 employees

Recipient of the first ever Touchpoint Rookie of the Year Award

Successful leadership through significant budget reductions and program renovations

2013 - 2018 Meijer Corporation – Store Leadership Kalamazoo Area

Responsible for day-to-day operations of a facility with annual sales of $100 million

Leadership of 100+ team members; 5 department managers

Reduced turnover by 30%, while achieving sales projections

Increased customer satisfaction scores by 20%

Promoted 8 team members into leaderships roles

Responsible for facilitating all store orientations

Chairman of the safety committee

2012 - 2013 Aldi Corporation – Store Manager in Training Kalamazoo, MI

Trained in all areas of store leadership

Provided support for numerous store remodel projects

1998 – 2012 HDS Services/Morrison Management Specialists

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2001 – 2012 District Manager Holland Home Grand Rapids, MI

Leadership of Michigan’s largest retirement community consisting of 6 facilities, 4 Unit Directors, 12 managers and 110 team members.

Successfully negotiated $60 million 10-year contract extension

Increased account-generated income by 50% and expanded management personnel by 25%

Led the design of two new kitchen construction projects

Contributing member on numerous successful new sales surveys

Budget development with annual managed volume in excess of $6 million

Developed and promoted 10 managers to Unit Directors

Developed and implemented numerous purchasing programs throughout the region

Member of the Regional Executive Team

1998 – 2001 Director of Dining Services Resthaven Patrons Holland, MI

Multi-unit leadership of a 145-bed skilled nursing facility and an 80-room independent retirement community.

Strategic planning committee member

EDUCATION

Central Michigan University 1997

Bachelors of Science GPA 3.74

Majors: Administration and Dietetics

Minor: Food Science

RELATED ATTRIBUTES

CPR certified

Food Safety and Sanitation Certified

Certified Dietary Manager 1998 – 2012

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