ASHUK DEOSARAN
Staten Island
Summary
Responsible professional seeks a career with an entity that will allow me to utilize my strong leadership skills to help achieve the goals of the organization. Works well under pressure and motivated to provide excellent service, quick learner with organizational skills with a proven track record of management, training and development with staff in different careers.
Experienced with multi-site management, team leadership, and operational optimization. Utilizes strategic planning to drive efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction. Track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving business goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Supervisor
NYCSBUS
297 Norman Ave Brooklyn Ny 11222
02.2025 - Current
- Conducted safety audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Investigated incidents to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Promoted a safety-first culture by providing ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to staff members.
- Assisted in accident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
19A Certified Examiner/Recruiter/CDL ClassroomInstructor
MV Transportation
New York
02.2021 - 02.2025
- Audit over 300 19A driver’s records reducing the chances of any violations from MTA and DMV
- Perform monthly 19A audit with MTA for 2 divisions: Staten Island and Harlem
- Test and evaluate all drivers met 19A qualifications
- Conduct biennial written/oral examinations, biennial BTW behind-the-wheel road tests, and annual defensive driving performance procedures using required DMV forms
- Conduct CDL prep class in 3 MV locations Staten Island, Harlem and Brooklyn schedule candidates at DMV to take CDL writtentests
- Classroom training is 95% success rate passing their CDL written test
- Train 1800 non CDL drivers was to obtain their CDL
- Train and coach Recruiter to conduct CDL prep class
- Schedule interview appointments, recruit potential candidates for positions needed
- Submit daily reporting to upper management
- Interview hire and review all candidates’ documents met MV and MTA requirements, move candidates through the hiring process
District Manager/General Manager/Training Manager
Hale and Hearty Soups
New York, NY
11.2000 - 03.2020
- Increased sales over budget YTD, while maintaining food and labor costs within budgets
- Manage 14 Managers directly and 120 staff indirectly
- Trained, developed and promoted Team Members into Team Leaders/Assistant Managers/General
- Member of the Manager Council Board (Conducted monthly meetings with upper management about daily operations, training, new product execution and company changes
- Ensured all restaurants met food safety and sanitation standards resulting in an A grade by DOH
- Managed 6 locations with a total volume of $12 million per year
- Managed $3 – $3.5 million location
- Supervised Managers and Assistant Managers to control budgets, food quality while increasing ebita
- Opened 11 new million-dollar restaurants in NYC
- Maintained locations’ earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (ebita)
General Manager
Lisa’s Food Enterprises Inc., McDonald’s
11.1990 - 11.2000
- Managed $2 million restaurant
- Responsible for promoting and training Assistant Managers, Swing Managers, and Crew Trainers
- Interviewed, hired, developed and trained Assistant Managers and team members
- Member of the Managers Advisory Board (Conducted monthly meetings with McDonalds upper management and other McDonalds restaurant managers giving feedback about daily operations and what ideas and suggestions to improve service, sales and profit.
- Communicated with community leaders the need to hire within the community
- Performed daily, weekly, and monthly inventories, stat, and variance reports
- Controlled food, labor and paper costs through proper training and guidelines for a profitable return
- Developed production level charts based on restaurant volume
- Controlled and tracked raw and completed food waste, assuring 100% food quality
- Accountable for the delivery of fast, accurate, and friendly service to internal and external customers
Education
Classroom Instructor -
NTSI National Traffic Safety Institute
Staten Island, New YorkBachelor - Hamburgerology
McDonald’s Hamburger University
Oak Brook, Illinois01.1995
Heating, Ventilation, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Appliance Training - undefined
APEX Technical School
New York, New York01.1993
High School Diploma Equivalency - Caribbean Examination Council Secondary Education Certificate Examination
St. Augustine Senior Secondary Comprehensive School
Trinidad and Tobago01.1985
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Word
- Excel
- Bookkeeping
- Customer Service
- Training and coaching
- Leadership skills
- Recruiting and hiring
- Strategic planning
- Multi-unit management
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership development
- Budget management
- Compliance monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active listening
- Customer service
Timeline
Safety Supervisor
NYCSBUS
02.2025 - Current
19A Certified Examiner/Recruiter/CDL ClassroomInstructor
MV Transportation
02.2021 - 02.2025
District Manager/General Manager/Training Manager
Hale and Hearty Soups
11.2000 - 03.2020
General Manager
Lisa’s Food Enterprises Inc., McDonald’s
11.1990 - 11.2000
Bachelor - Hamburgerology
McDonald’s Hamburger University
Heating, Ventilation, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Appliance Training - undefined
APEX Technical School
High School Diploma Equivalency - Caribbean Examination Council Secondary Education Certificate Examination
St. Augustine Senior Secondary Comprehensive School
Classroom Instructor -
NTSI National Traffic Safety Institute
OTHER EXPERIENCE
New York Police Department, Auxiliary Sergeant, 2005 - present.
EMT and CPR Training.