Jason Austin
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic and performance-driven business professional with high integrity, strong work ethic and great leadership skills. Meticulous and resourceful Business Manager with proven success leading productive teams, controlling budgets, networking to drive growth initiatives and marketing to maximize brand outreach.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
US Foods
Las Vegas, NV
06.2014 - Current
- Identified areas where process improvements could be made resulting in increased productivity.
- Developed training programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
- Oversaw the implementation of new technology solutions designed to streamline processes.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
- Provided leadership and guidance to subordinate managers and supervisors.
- Coordinated activities between different departments to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Purchase raw materials for cutting room.
- Create price lists for US Foods, MGM, Caesars entertainment, Avendra, and Hilton groups.
- Price all steaks, manage all facets of operation for our 250,000 Square foot building.
Purchaser
US Foods
Las Vegas, NV
02.2004 - 07.2014
- Negotiated with vendors to secure advantageous terms and conditions.
- Followed up on all open purchase orders with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of items.
- Performed daily reviews of inventory levels in order to determine reorder points.
- Help Implement new computer system ASYS as a buyer for the division.
- Create product codes in through PIM. Provide meat spec for each item.
- Resolved discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices received from vendors.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers and administered contracts.
Dock Manager
Harrison Prime meats
Las Vegas, NV
06.1986 - 01.2004
- Started as driver Through the years I was an Order puller, Freezer person, Cooler person, Meat packer, Some meat cutting, Eventually ran the whole warehouse.
- 2001 wrote and implemented HACCP for our plant and moved it to the building we are in today.
- HACCP Manager form 2001 - 2005
- 2002 Started to learn how to buy and yield meat products. Continues to this day.
Education
Manchester High School
Midlothian, VA01-1983
Skills
- HACCP Certified
- Seafood certified
- Green Belt in Lean six Sigma
- Trained to use an AED and first aid
Timeline
Director of Operations
US Foods
06.2014 - Current
Purchaser
US Foods
02.2004 - 07.2014
Dock Manager
Harrison Prime meats
06.1986 - 01.2004
Manchester High School