William Magna
Rahway,NJ
Summary
Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Dietary and Foodservices
Viva Senior Living/ Windsor Healthcare
08.2005 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Solely responsible for pioneering Viva Senior Living Dietary and Foodservices section, implementing full policies, procedures, kitchen and Dietary department models, budgets and procurement.
- Responsible for bringing Windsor Healthcare's food services in house and showing a $4.5 million dollar savings over a two year period while enhancing the overall resident dining experience.
Regional Director of Dietary and Foodservices
Windsor Healthcare
08.2005 - Current
- Streamlined Dietary and Foodservice operations for improved efficiency by evaluating existing processes and introducing innovative solutions, increasing overall employee productivity by 35%.
- Motivated employees through effective communication, recognition programs, and tailored incentive structures that aligned with corporate objective.
- Produced several reports per week to analyze job performance against team goals.
- Served as a mentor to emerging leaders, sharing knowledge and expertise while fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.
Director of Dietary and Foodservices
Windsor Healthcare
08.2005 - Current
- Developed high-performing Dietary teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Strengthening internal controls by implementing new policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Foodservice Director/Senior Procurement Officer
Lincoln Park Subacute and Rehab Center
11.1995 - 11.2022
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Oversaw procurement for all departments bringing overall costs down annually.
Executive Sous Chef
The Empie Club
11.2002 - 08.2005
- Increased customer satisfaction through consistent delivery of exceptional dishes, resulting in positive reviews.
- Assisted Executive Chef in cost analysis and budget management, optimizing profitability without compromising quality.
- Ensured compliance with all health department regulations while maintaining a well-organized workspace for optimal efficiency.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly providing guidance towards improvement as necessary.
Education
Nutrition Sciences
Jersey City State University
Jersey City, NJ06-1997
Culinary Arts
HCCC Institute of Culinary Arts
Jersey City, NJ05-1996
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Procurement
- Creating and sustaining budgets
- Culinary Arts
- Nutrition Analysis
- Customer satisfaction
Certification
Servsafe Certified
Licensed Servsafe Proctor
8 time Bergen County Gold Star Award Winner
The Bergen County Gold Star Award is given by the Bergen County BOH to the kitchen who exemplifies the best sanitation and infection control practices.
Timeline
Vice President of Dietary and Foodservices
Viva Senior Living/ Windsor Healthcare
08.2005 - Current
Regional Director of Dietary and Foodservices
Windsor Healthcare
08.2005 - Current
Director of Dietary and Foodservices
Windsor Healthcare
08.2005 - Current
Executive Sous Chef
The Empie Club
11.2002 - 08.2005
Foodservice Director/Senior Procurement Officer
Lincoln Park Subacute and Rehab Center
11.1995 - 11.2022
Nutrition Sciences
Jersey City State University
Culinary Arts
HCCC Institute of Culinary Arts
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