Derek Jones

About Derek Jones

Dependable, confident leader experienced in operations, event planning, purchasing, controlling the efficient and effective flow of goods and services. Deep knowledge of Profit and Loss (P&L) operations, cost management and reduction. • Expert in developing and implementing processes/controls that reduce inventories, lower operating costs, ensure product availability, and drive customer satisfaction. • Superior relationship building skills with the ability to manage the C-Suite successfully, while collaborating with other leaders in the organization to improve overall unit performance. • Highly resourceful, focused, and detail oriented with excellent skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis, data management, and communication skills. • Refined skills for identifying talent and successfully hiring future company leaders. Known for being able to hire the right people, therefore, enabling a repeatable business model.• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and problem solve.• Proven ability to interpret complex information and situations and provide valued direction.• Futuristic outlook and approach to the business and deeply committed to the development of people.• Effective coach, trainer and teacher, exemplify integrity, adaptability, and commitment to excellent customer service while providing excellent products. • MBA in Strategic Leadership

Experience

1. Vice President of Operations

   Aramark

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Advance quality operations of $137M region comprised of forty-seven school districts across four states. Direct 5 district managers, general managers, and directors in driving programmatic excellence for nutrition services with the support of management and hourly associates. Hold full P&L responsibility. Prepare and present KPIs for administrators.• Decreased cost per meal by 10% while battling 25% inflation headwinds. • Fostered a collaborative and encouraging culture while increasing productivity and growing participation.• Influential in developing an initiative-taking recruiting strategy.• Created a region-wide reward and recognition program rooted in KPI performance.• Implemented a campus visit checklist/operational visit tool to focus on operational performance.• Implemented a food truck strategy to focus on concessions/extra-curricular activities.• Responsible for labor restructuring across various large school districts in Texas to solve for operational challenges.

Education

• Oklahoma State University

  B. A, Business Administration

  1992 — 1996

• Amberton University

  MBA, Business Administration, Strategic Leadership

  2011 — 2013

Skills

• Healthcare Management
• Food & Beverage
• Leadership Development
• Leadership
• Strategic Leadership
• General Operations
• Managerial Finance
• Change Management
• Business Analysis
• Servant Leadership
• Training
• Healthcare
• Hospitals
• Customer Service
• Team Building
• Budgeting
• Budgets
• Catering
• Hiring
• Inventory Management