Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Gregg Anderson

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Thomas Cuisine Management, excelling in strategic growth management and problem-solving. Successfully optimized performance, enhancing profitability through effective budget management and staff training. Adept at fostering client relationships and implementing best practices to drive organizational success.

Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 20 years of expertise in Food and Nutrition for Health Care sector businesses. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Self-employed
03.2024 - Current
  • Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
  • Collaborated with teams to define, strategize, and implement marketing and web strategies.


Vice President of Operations

Thomas Cuisine Management
05.2004 - 03.2024
  • Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
  • Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
  • Supported Executive Team in reviewing, identifying, and prioritizing strategic initiatives.
  • Drove team engagement to achieve aggressive company targets.
  • Set clear goals to monitor targets and offered real-time input on performance and motivation.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Owner/Operator

Manhattan Grill LLC
07.2000 - 04.2004
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Sourced vendors, negotiated contracts, and managed efficient deliveries of high-quality supplies.
  • Spearheaded menu and staff development through detailed training and facilitation of staff meetings.

Education

Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
01-1994

Skills

  • Business presentation
  • Reporting writing
  • Technical review
  • Assessments
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Training and development
  • Delivery assurance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Strategic planning
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Project leadership
  • Executive support
  • Organizational development
  • Strategic growth management
  • Budget management
  • Quality assurance
  • Staff management
  • Best practices implementation
  • Problem-solving
  • Go-to-market strategies
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Strategy realignment
  • Planning and execution

Timeline

Consultant

Self-employed
03.2024 - Current

Vice President of Operations

Thomas Cuisine Management
05.2004 - 03.2024

Owner/Operator

Manhattan Grill LLC
07.2000 - 04.2004

Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE