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Jerry Brownlee
Ft Worth,TX
Summary
With a robust track record, my expertise lies in elevating quality of life services through strategic account management and culinary excellence. My journey has been marked by a steadfast commitment to growth, both for myself and the teams I lead.
Our achievements include streamlining operations and enhancing client satisfaction. My approach involves qualitative research and analysis to understand and exceed expectations, ensuring we remain at the forefront of the foodservice industry.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
District Manager
Sodexo
09.2020 - Current
- Manage a diverse portfolio of over 15 food and facility corporate services accounts across Texas with $26 million in managed volume
- Forecast and build budgets that demonstrate financial stewardship yet efficiently maximize operational excellence
- Client liaison involved with Business Reviews, Annual Expectation Meetings, and Special Projects
- Manage performance and career development of over 15 direct leaders
- Business development, creating and driving strategic planning to grow business in TX and improve business retention
- Execute new business contracts for large accounts such as Liberty Mutual, Alcon, UT Southwestern, Federal Reserve Bank and BNSF
Area General Manager
Sodexo
04.2019 - 09.2020
- AGM over food and facilities corporate services accounts across DFW with 15 million in TMV
- Managed budgets and weekly financials with onsite leadership team at each site
- Client liaison involved with QBRs, Annual Expectation Meetings, and special projects
- Manage performance and career development of 11 managers
- Experience with CSMODs, RFPs, and contract assessments
- HR Champion and Champion for our Marketing & Innovations Lab
General Manager of Operations
Sodexo @ Alcon Labs
11.2016 - 04.2020
- GM over corporate services account with 6 million in revenue
- Oversee all operations including: Commissary, Catering, C-Store, Starbucks, multiple retail cafes and bistros, OCS, and vending services
- Manage a staff of 8 management employees and 56 frontline employees
- Liaison with contract facilities client and Alcon client
General Manager of Projects
Sodexo
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Successfully open new accounts in multiple sectors of Sodexo business
- Provide support for current accounts, new account openings, and account acquisitions
- Opened: Cleveland Clinic (Retail), Carolinas Healthcare System (Retail and Patient Services)
- Supported: Drexel University, Moffit Cancer Center, Portsmouth Regional (ACH)
General Manager of Operations
Guckenheimer @ Nike
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Manage entire Nike Memphis campus (multiple café locations)
- Responsible for revamping culinary program, staff training on company standards, and rebranding of cafes
- Reestablished partnership between Nike and Guckenheimer
- Lead quarterly business meetings with client to review progress
- Implement and maintain company standards as it relates to food, merchandising, marketing, creativity and nutrition
Director of Meetings and Events
Guckenheimer @ Noble Energy
06.2013 - 10.2014
- Manage entire catering department (staff, training, labor)
- Generate catering business and oversee production and execution of all catering events including companywide events
- Lead monthly marketing and catering promotions including quarterly newsletters and customer driven catering forums
- Develop production guides and menus that incorporate quality standards and variety of customer wants and needs
- Implement and maintain company standards as it relates to food, merchandising, marketing, creativity and nutrition
Chef Manager
Guckenheimer @ Texas Instruments
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Lead monthly marketing promotions campus wide
- Implement and maintain company standards as it relates to food, merchandising, marketing, creativity and nutrition
- Develop recipes and menus that incorporate quality standards and healthy options
- Price items and menus to create competitive sales while still maximizing profits
- Manage entire corporate dining unit including all culinary aspects (staff, training, labor)
- Generate catering business and oversee production and execution of all catering events
- Handle all business functions including forecasting, budgeting, and cost controls
Executive Chef Manager
Compass Group @ Aetna
07.2011 - 05.2012
- Develop recipes and menus that incorporated quality standards and healthy options
- Price items and menus to create competitive sales while still maximizing profits
- Managed entire corporate dining unit including all culinary aspects (staff, training, schedules)
- Generated catering business and oversaw production and execution of all catering events
- Handled all P&L functions including forecasting, budgeting, and cost controls
Education
Culinary Arts Degree -
Keiser University
11.2009
45 Credits -
Florida State University
04.2008
Diploma -
Escambia High School
Pensacola, FL05.2004
Skills
- Executive Leader
- Client Life Management
- Business Development
- Salesforce
- Marketing and Promotional Expertise
Work Availability
monday
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceCompany CultureSoftware
Microsoft Office Suite
Canva
Quote
The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do.
Steve Jobs
Timeline
District Manager
Sodexo
09.2020 - Current
Area General Manager
Sodexo
04.2019 - 09.2020
General Manager of Operations
Sodexo @ Alcon Labs
11.2016 - 04.2020
General Manager of Projects
Sodexo
09.2015 - 11.2016
General Manager of Operations
Guckenheimer @ Nike
10.2014 - 09.2015
Director of Meetings and Events
Guckenheimer @ Noble Energy
06.2013 - 10.2014
Chef Manager
Guckenheimer @ Texas Instruments
05.2012 - 06.2013
Executive Chef Manager
Compass Group @ Aetna
07.2011 - 05.2012
Culinary Arts Degree -
Keiser University
45 Credits -
Florida State University
Diploma -
Escambia High School