Manager Training

**** *** ****** **** • OWEGO • NEW YORK *****

607-***-**** •**********@*******.***

FREDERICK J. DE VITA

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking a position that enables me to rise to the challenges that I set for myself. I am a team player with the belief that if my team succeeds, I will succeed. I am an energetic person that enjoys motivating the people around me.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced, self-motivated, educated and adaptable professional with strong administration and problem solving skills.

WORK OF EXPERIENCE

December 2007 - August 2010

Director of Food Services - Mirabito Holdings Inc., Binghamton, New York

Responsible for developing and implementing a proprietary food service program for a chain of 55 convenience stores. Implement waste controls and obtain a profit margin of 45%. Oversee the operation of six Subway Franchise Stores and one Tim Horton‘s Franchise Store.

Lowered shrink over $300,000.00 in two years

Implemented inventory control measures and weekly deli audits/reporting

Negotiated contracts for new coffee program and food service distribution

Rose food service margin 18%

Test and approve new product lines

Developed training manuals and programs for all employees

Established policies and procedures for all employees

2005 - 2007

General Manager - Ponderosa Steakhouse, Cortland, New York

Managed 60 hourly employees in all aspects of a buffet style restaurant.

Developed cost saving controls for both labor and food cost

Managed hourly labor below 20% from 30%

Managed food cost below 30% from above 40%

2003- 2005

Assistant Manager - Chili’s, Ithaca, Glenmont and Clifton Park, New York

Managed 90 hourly employees in all aspects of a casual dining restaurant, with a concentration in Kitchen Management.

Purchasing - including inventory control, ordering new and existing product lines, meeting a budget, forecasting sales.

Employee development - developed two hourly employees in the Manager-In-Training Program.

Scheduling - setting schedules using labor analysis, meeting a budget.

Maintaining budget lines of the P&L.

2002 - 2003

General Manager - Scott’s New York Deli, Vestal, New York

Managed 35 hourly and salaried employees in a casual, kosher delicatessen/restaurant setting.

Reduced payroll costs by 50%

Reduced inventory costs by 30%

Established policies and procedures for all employees

Developed training manuals and programs for all employees

1999 - 2002

Assistant Manager - Original Italian Restaurant, Owego, New York

Managed 25 hourly and salaried employees in the preparation, manufacturing, delivery and service of Italian cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere.

Introduced inventory control policies

Devised security measures in delivery services

Implemented abbreviation system for placement of customer orders

Conducted all restock orders

Negotiated all contract pricing with vendors

1994 - 1999

Police Officer/Sergeant - Owego Police Department, Owego, New York

Supervised 20 salaried employees in the service and protection of the citizens in the Village of Owego, New York by enforcement of all State Laws and Village Codes.

Served as the agency’s Field Training Officer and Evidence Technician

Served as liaison with the Binghamton Region New York State Police C-Net Unit

Served the Zone Six Training Academy as a Police Instructor

Participated in Community Policing and Problem Solving initiatives

Served as liaison with the Owego Apalachin Central School District

Developed policies and procedures

Coordinated and supervised special events (annual Strawberry Festival) and the Citizen’s Police Academy

Served as a member of the Sexual Abuse Task Force for Tioga County

EDUCATION

East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania - Business Management - earned 48 credits

Drug Enforcement Administration, New City, New York - Financial Investigations

Municipal Police Training Council, Binghamton, New York - Police Instructor and Police Supervision

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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