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Kevin Funderburg

Spring,TX

Summary

Partner with an innovative company that focuses on their people & technology to provide first class service & solutions to clients/customers.

Work History

Regional Director

Compass Group/Eurest Sector
2019 - Current
  • Responsible for Region’s operational performance, quality, finance, risk management, customer/client satisfaction & retention.
  • Provide direction/manage all budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditures and other financial matters for 30 client contracts & 41 food establishments
  • Reviewed financial reports and identified opportunities for cost savings.
  • Developed relationships with customers in the region through frequent visits or calls.
  • Worked with management team to develop operational goals aligned with business strategy.
  • Develop, implement & track KPIs that align with the client’s culture
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between departments on regional initiatives.
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders regarding changes in business strategy or operations plans.
  • Instrumental in the business development process for prospective clients
  • Create & facilitate quarterly business reviews
  • Design new & refurbished kitchens, coffee bars, cafes, and dining spaces
  • Develop/mentored, guided, set goals, and expectations for 2 direct managers, 1 group manager, 6 GMs, 20 chef managers. Used performance review process, holding staff accountable.
  • Active member in Cross Sector Mentoring Program
  • Plan, organize & facilitate regional “All Manager’s Meeting” – 6 Annual Meetings

District Manager

Compass Group/Eurest Sector
2009 - 2019
  • Contract liaison for 14 client, 30 locations, 20+ million dollar in business
  • Develop & facilitate quarterly business reviews
  • 100% client retentions; through contract extension & superior service
  • Compass consulting lead for ExxonMobil’s Houston/Spring campus
  • Manage & organize disaster relief camps, pre & post hurricane support teams: remote kitchens, bathrooms, showers, transportation and 24-hour food service operations
  • Achieved district manager of the year, 2 consecutive years

District General Manager

ExxonMobil’sCompass Group/Eurest Sector
2008 - 2009
  • Managed 5 cafés & 1 C-store location equaling 5 million
  • June 2009 my territory increased to include ExxonMobil’s Bell Street, increasing total sales managed to 8 million
  • Key player in implementing Dock 3 services at the ExxonMobil Bell Street Market

Food & Beverage Director

Hilton Corporation - Doubletree Hotel Houston Down
2005 - 2008
  • Maintained customer satisfaction through a 50-million-dollar hotel renovation.
  • Lowered food cost by 1.5 % in the first year and maintained following years
  • Lowered beverage cost 1% the first year and maintained the following years
  • Increased customer loyalty scores by 10% SALT (Satisfaction & Loyalty Tracking)
  • Successfully orchestrated $500k hotel restaurant renovation project in December 2005, increasing YOY sales 150k
  • Expanded catering sales opportunities with the Jewish market by converting an unused kitchen to a Kosher kitchen

Education

Chris Ball - 281.520.2293

Kevin Staton - 281.703.6908

Chris Benis - 832.693.0788

Skills

  • Profitability Optimization
  • Contract Management
  • Business Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Management
  • Operations Oversight
  • Projections Development
  • Operations Improvements/Oversight
  • Customer Service
  • Contractor Relationship Management
  • Customer Relations
  • Information Analysis

Timeline

Regional Director

Compass Group/Eurest Sector
2019 - Current

District Manager

Compass Group/Eurest Sector
2009 - 2019

District General Manager

ExxonMobil’sCompass Group/Eurest Sector
2008 - 2009

Food & Beverage Director

Hilton Corporation - Doubletree Hotel Houston Down
2005 - 2008

Chris Ball - 281.520.2293

Kevin Staton - 281.703.6908

Chris Benis - 832.693.0788
Kevin Funderburg