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Bimali Desilva

Westminster,CO

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

SR. Director OF Operations

Health Care Services Group
09.2022 - Current
  • Spearheading operations for Healthcare Services Group, Role encompasses financial stewardship and human capital development of over $100 million in managed volume and 100 accounts.
  • Our team's commitment to operational excellence is evident in the robust supervision of 4 Directors of Operations and 15 District Managers, laying the groundwork for sustained client satisfaction and market growth.
  • We Have Created an environment of continuous learning by encouraging team members to pursue professional development opportunities.
  • In partnership with business development, we've expanded our reach, supporting market surveys and strategic proposals.

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DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Health Care Service Group
07.2019 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for $20,000,000 in managed volume consisting of 50 accounts in five markets, including five varieties and levels of healthcare
  • Responsible for supervising 6 District Managers, 50 managers, and 500 frontline team members, overseeing daily operations in client accounts.
  • Responsible for oversight of financial development and management, human resources development, training and recruitment, resident and client satisfaction
  • Partner with business development to expand current and new markets by assisting with the physical survey process and developing and presenting pro-forms, proposals, and MSAs.

PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Healthcare Services Group
10.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assist regional and district managers with corporate training department-approved certification and implementation and measurement of training centers and managers, their teams, and facilities.
  • Certify Training Centers (one per District) and Training Center Account Managers
  • Recruit for and provide support for executing and measuring the Manager-In-Training program, including following through with MITs, AMs, DMs, and RMs to ensure acceptable results.
  • Work with Operations to coordinate training for new business start-ups aligned with HCSG and Division goals, providing input for management candidate placement.
  • Communicate and support execution of the training/recruiting/performance evaluation plans; share results, provide feedback and ideas to maximize performance for HCSG

DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES

Healthcare Services Group
12.2015 - 10.2018
  • Manages the food service program in a single site according to Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) policies and procedures and federal/state requirements
  • Provides leadership, support, and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines, and customer service expectations are met
  • Maintains records of income and expenditures, food, supplies, personnel, and equipment and provides reports to HCSG District Manager
  • Improved controls to streamline procedures, eliminate waste, and control costs
  • Determined root cause of performance trends and developed process improvement plans that targeted assurance in safety, health, quality, and customer satisfaction

District Supervisor

Sodexo Food Service
02.2012 - 09.2015
  • Oversaw successful store openings, coordinating logistics, staffing, training, and promotional efforts to ensure smooth transitions for new locations.
  • Achieved consistent revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing client base within the district.
  • Enhanced company reputation through community involvement, developing partnerships with local organizations, and participating in charitable events.
  • Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees and implemented a mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.

RESTAURANT MANAGER

Red Lobster
06.2005 - 12.2012
  • Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity
  • Trained workers in food preparation, money handling, and cleaning roles to facilitate restaurant operations
  • Coached team members on food safety and sanitation processes, customer service, menu education, and up-selling techniques to drive revenue
  • Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage, and labor costs daily
  • Assessed operational performance to measure compliance with regulatory, industry, and brand standards
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage, and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Boulder
Boulder, CO
2005

Skills

  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Logistics Management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Leadership training and Development
  • Customer Service Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Recruitment and Employee Engagement

Timeline

SR. Director OF Operations

Health Care Services Group
09.2022 - Current

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Health Care Service Group
07.2019 - 09.2022

PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Healthcare Services Group
10.2018 - 07.2019

DIRECTOR OF DINING SERVICES

Healthcare Services Group
12.2015 - 10.2018

District Supervisor

Sodexo Food Service
02.2012 - 09.2015

RESTAURANT MANAGER

Red Lobster
06.2005 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Boulder
Bimali Desilva