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District Manager Operations Consulting in Sacramento CA Resume Art Taketa
District Manager Operations Consulting in Sacramento CA Resume Art Taketa
TAKETA
Roseville, CA 95747 Cell: 916-765-4236
Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ataketa/
OBJECTIVES
Leverage business acumen and exceptional leadership to ignite company growth.
Dynamic, resourceful, and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in strategic account development
and management, P&L accountability, and team leadership. Scope of responsibility has covered multi-million dollar
key accounts with more than $26 million in total volume and 400 employees. Consistently achieve and/or exceed
objectives by delivering on expectations of timely, high quality service within budget parameters for both profit and
not-for-profit organizations. Excel at leading by example, using influencing skills and developing trusted client
relationships to proactively address and resolve issues. Focused on building internal and external relationships with
key stakeholders and continually improving multi-unit operations, excellent customer service and profitability. Selfdirected leader who builds and motivates high-performance teams that deliver outstanding results. Combine superb
negotiating skills and disciplined decision making with straightforward communication style.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Leadership Development
Multi-Account Management
Training and Development
Staff Management
Vendor Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sodexo, Gaithersburg, MD 1980 - 2014
Leading provider of integrated food service and facilities management in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico serving 10
million customers in 6,000 locations with $4 billion in annual sales and over 110,000 employees.
District Manager, Northern California (1999 - 2014)
Manage a $26 million district with 32 managers and over 400 employees serving 15 multi-service accounts. Serve
as primary client relationship manager and leader for the internal team overseeing contract requirements, quality,
staff development and account retention and growth Lead retention and account expansion strategies, and contract
negotiations. Oversee budget development and ongoing reporting requirements with a strong focus on continuous
improvement initiatives to increase profitability. Develop managerial team competencies and leadership
capabilities, and assist in team building efforts.
Key Accomplishments
Successfully retained and/or extended 15 contracts.
Sold and opened new accounts, including two valued at over $3 million.
Consistently improved financial performance year over year.
Attained high client satisfaction results for support and responsiveness.
Design, develop and blend innovation into operations to enhance guest experiences.
General Manager - Hewlett-Packard Company, Roseville, CA (1997 1999)
Managed a multi-service contract for an $8 million account including Food Service, Fleet Management, Copy
Services and Office Support Services with a staff of nine managers and over 175 employees. Total food service
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operations for the 14,000+ employee facility included three cafs, five satellite cafs and catering. Involved with
planning, construction and opening of new caf.
Key Accomplishments
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Business Administration Degree
University of Hawaii, Manoa, HI
Emphasis in Hotel and Restaurant Management