Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Alexander Silverman

Alexander Silverman

Columbus,OH

Summary

Passionate about driving success in the kitchen and equipment industry, I am a results-driven professional with a proven track record in sales, project management, client relationships, and operational excellence. With a keen understanding of industry trends and a knack for identifying opportunities, I excel in delivering top-notch solutions to meet and exceed client expectations. My hands-on approach to project management ensures seamless execution from concept to completion, while my strong interpersonal skills foster lasting client relationships. Known for my strategic mindset and commitment to operational efficiency, I consistently optimize processes to maximize productivity and profitability. Let's connect and explore how my multifaceted expertise can elevate your business in the dynamic world of kitchen and equipment solutions.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Account Manager

N. Wasserstrom
03.2023 - Current
  • Increased client satisfaction by building strong relationships and addressing their needs promptly.
  • Relationship Building: Developing strong connections with customers, vendors, and third-party providers.
  • Order management: Manage any moves, adds, or changes to customers' orders.
  • Project management: Collaborating with various internal departments to ensure they fulfill all customer requests.
  • Logistics: Working directly with customers and GCs for on-time shipping and deliveries
  • Complaint resolution, tracking solution processes, provide feedback to clients.
  • Collecting and analyzing data concerning consumer behavior to understand changing need
  • Effective communicator via phone or email with strong customer relationship skills
  • Using CRM systems to log activities, notes, and tasks as needed for project management.
  • Training new employees as needed. Creating training documents and notes as needed
  • Actively participated in networking events within the industry, expanding professional connections and generating leads.


Bexley City Council

City Of Bexley
01.2024 - Current
  • Serve as elected, nonpartisan City Council Member to enact laws governing the City to include: budgets, safety, zoning, service, and development.
  • Developed strategic partnerships with neighboring municipalities, fostering regional cooperation on shared issues.
  • Collaborated with fellow council members to develop and implement sound fiscal policies for the city budget.
  • Promoted economic development by attracting new businesses and supporting local entrepreneurs.
  • Increased government transparency by implementing open meeting policies and making critical information available online.

Multi-Site Food Service Director

Aramark
10.2021 - 03.2023

• Managed operations of food service departments for multiple profit centers.
• Responsible for $5 Million in revenue, consistently met and exceed budget goals
• Managed key client relationships and overall retention strategy
• Implemented a culinary arts program with a focus on second chance
employment
• Provided excellent customer service and achieved a high rate of client
satisfaction
• Effectively directed and oversaw staff, designing schedules to meet the
needs of the department as well as the needs of employees.
• Consistently exceeded business KPIs
• Effectively helped to manage food concerns and department workflow

Food Service Director

Aramark
06.2014 - 10.2021
  • Managed and monitored a 4.2-million-dollar budget to meet and exceed
    revenue goals.
  • 10-year contract renewal, largest in line of business
  • Implemented a state-wide program (In2work/ Fresh Favorites)
  • Maintained 95% or above on monthly contract audits
  • Assisted with recruitment, interviews, and hiring kept staff above targeted levels, while keeping turnover rates below 15%
  • Managed and monitored current and forecasted sales to meet and exceed revenue goals.

Operations Manager

First Watch
06.2011 - 06.2014

• Developed and implemented performance standards and procedural
changes to drive sales, the store had an 11% increase in revenue
• Led recruitment efforts and training of new employees, managed labor
hours and improved retention rates through employee appreciation
programs
• Completed daily inventory and ordering

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food and Restaurant Management

The Ohio State University
05.2011

Associates of Specialized Culinary Arts -

Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts
12.2008

Skills

  • Team Building/ Staff Training
  • Purchasing/ Inventory Management
  • Policy and Procedure Implementation
  • Facilities / Safety Management
  • Customer Service/ Guest Relations
  • Menu Design/ Recipe Adherence
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager
  • ServSafe Instructor/Proctor
  • Level 2 Food Protection
  • Certified Culinarian
  • Hospitality and Restaurant Management
  • Controlling Food Cost
  • ServSafe Alcohol
  • Customer Service

Awards

  • 2018, Aramark Sell & Serve with Passion Award Recipient
  • 2019, Correctional Management Top Performer
  • 2021, Safety and Quality Assurance District Lead

Volunteer Experience

  • Director of Events & Community Outreach, Bexley Minority Parent Alliance, Bexley, 09/2022, Present, The Bexley Minority Parent Alliance is a non-profit that is focused on supporting our community among families with minority children. We provide finical and guidance to children, families and district personnel. We advocate on students' behalf with school and community leaders and guide policy and training decisions
  • Chair on Bexley Celebrations and Events Committee, City Council, Bexley, 05/2021, Present, Help plan and promote events for the city of Bexley, working with city council, Parks & Rec, and local business to have fun and engaging events., Last year we had over 14 unique events to include the 4th of July Parade, Summer Movie Night, & a BBQ/Jazz Festival., Worked directly with vendors for events, Fund raised from local residents and community businesses
  • Montrose PTO President, Bexley City Schools, Bexley, 09/2020, 09/2022, Managed a the PTO budget and completed multiple projects for the school, including the design and development of shade for the playground, Sponsored and managed the yearly school events, through a team of volunteers and teachers, Represented concerns of parents in meetings with school administration

Timeline

Bexley City Council

City Of Bexley
01.2024 - Current

Account Manager

N. Wasserstrom
03.2023 - Current

Multi-Site Food Service Director

Aramark
10.2021 - 03.2023

Food Service Director

Aramark
06.2014 - 10.2021

Operations Manager

First Watch
06.2011 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Food and Restaurant Management

The Ohio State University

Associates of Specialized Culinary Arts -

Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts
Alexander Silverman