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John William D'souza

John William D'souza

Abu-Dhabi

Summary

Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 20 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Abu Dhabi National Hotels
01.2016 - 11.2019
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.

Project Manager

Royal Catering Services LLC
04.2009 - 11.2015
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.

• Contributing the profitability of the different departments by controlling all costs.

• Prepare a monthly action plan with targets for all departments by controlling expenditures.

• Adherence to stock control of food, disposables, chemicals & equipment’s

• Controlling all store requisitions to close monitor on the cluster expenses.

• Payroll and monitor timesheet & controlling the OT sheets.

Catering/Asst.Banquet Manager

Aldhafra Restaurant
05.2004 - 12.2009
  • Collaborated with clients to confirm event details such as setup logistics, decorations and food and beverage selections to fulfill client requests.
  • Organized corporate meetings, special events and social occasions to satisfy client requirements and increase facility revenues.
  • Participated in planning meetings, site visits and vendor evaluations to enhance quality of client services.
  • Communicated with venue personnel to coordinate event logistics.
  • Exceeded both quarterly and annual sales goals.
  • Determined facility, services and staffing needs to establish framework for successful event execution.

Unit Operating Manager

Socat L.L.C Sodexho
03.1994 - 10.2004
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.

Look after the workers affairs, and to facilitate the harness of their full-time to work

required from them within projects.

• Ensure the camp staff is maintaining a healthy condition inside the accommodation

by using the right cleaning and sterilizing ways with a special attention to the toilet areas.

• Responsible and accountable for Camps, Catering operations, and facilities Management.

• Responsible and monitor to catering staff assigned in mess hall by serving properly to workers.

• Handle all location of rooms for new coming workers.

Keeping updated records of all labors staying in accommodation

• Inspects all camp facilities and reports to relevant personnel.

• Conduct periodical pest control campaigns to keep the premises free of crawling insects and rodents.

• Coordinate with operations support manager to provide a proper furnished accommodation

with all the necessary facilities that guarantee a decent stay for the residents.

• Ensure each room contains a reasonable number of beds and accommodated with an acceptable number of workers.

Education

Bachelor's of Commerce - Ecommerce

Pompei College
Aikala, India
05.1991

Associate of Commerce - Commerce

Pompei Junior College
Aikala, India
05.1988

Skills

  • Planning and Implementation
  • Revenue Generation
  • Avid Pro Tools
  • Operation Monitoring
  • Employee Motivation
  • Project Development
  • Contract Administration

Certification

  • HACCP level-4(advanced) from High field Awarding Body UK.

H2S / First Aid /TBOSIET/ ADFCA courses


Timeline

Operations Manager

Abu Dhabi National Hotels
01.2016 - 11.2019

Project Manager

Royal Catering Services LLC
04.2009 - 11.2015

Catering/Asst.Banquet Manager

Aldhafra Restaurant
05.2004 - 12.2009

Unit Operating Manager

Socat L.L.C Sodexho
03.1994 - 10.2004

Bachelor's of Commerce - Ecommerce

Pompei College

Associate of Commerce - Commerce

Pompei Junior College
John William D'souza