John Granito
Orwigsburg,PA
Summary
Dynamic executive with a proven track record at Aramark Healthcare+, excelling in team leadership and strategic planning. Achieved $1BN in revenue retention and $120M in vertical growth. Expert in contract negotiation and relationship building, driving operational excellence and fostering high-performing teams to surpass organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Enterprise Retention
Aramark Healthcare+
10.2021 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including c-suite leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross functional team to retain existing clients and grow vertically across the entire Healthcare portfolio. In the past 3 years my team has retained 1BN in revenue and grown vertically by 120M.
- Negotiated high-value contracts.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build highly competent teams.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Member of the Executive Leadership Team and collaborated on all strategic initiatives and long term goals.
Vice President of Operations
Aramark Healthcare+
07.2012 - 09.2021
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations. Lead Patient & Retail Food, Clinical, EVS, O&M and Patient transport teams.
- Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
- Managed a Territory with over 100M in TMV.
- Managed a team of 97 salary managers and 1200 total aramark employees across multiple academic teaching hospitals in the Northeast.
- Outperformed plan from 2014-2021.
- Zero audits out of compliance from 2012-2021.
- Aramark "Star Of Excellence" recipient. Aramark's highest award.
Franchise Business Consultant
Friendly's Restaurants
12.2005 - 07.2012
- Ensured compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements across 12 franchises groups and over 200 restaurants. Ensured Brand compliance across all locations and created performance improvement plans as needed across the portfolio
- Strong site selections skills and Growth results. Led sales team from 2006-2012. Grew my Territory by 10 restaurants and over 30M in revenue.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores and P&L performance.
- Enhanced franchisee performance by providing comprehensive training and support in various business operations.
Area Operations Manager
Yum Brands Inc
01.1992 - 04.2005
- Maximized profits through thorough financial analysis, identifying areas for cost savings without compromising service quality or employee satisfaction.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through focused staff training and regular performance evaluations.
- Strong operational skills managing between 7-350 restaurants during my employment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - World History
S. New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHInternational Relations
Institute For European Studies
Brussels, BelgiumInternational Relations
American University
Washington, DCSkills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Results-driven
- Business development
- Sales leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Performance monitoring
Accomplishments
Elected Director of the Blue Mountain School District. Appointed to the Blue Mountain Recreation Board of Directors. Elected to the All Sports Hall of Fame. Active member of ACHE.
Timeline
Vice President of Enterprise Retention
Aramark Healthcare+
10.2021 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Aramark Healthcare+
07.2012 - 09.2021
Franchise Business Consultant
Friendly's Restaurants
12.2005 - 07.2012
Area Operations Manager
Yum Brands Inc
01.1992 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Arts - World History
S. New Hampshire University
International Relations
Institute For European Studies
International Relations
American University
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