Paul Damaren has worked as a Senior Executive in the Certification space for 18 years and has over 38 years’ experience in the Hospitality, Certification, Service and Retail agri-food sectors. Mr. Damaren has worked with many companies across multiple sectors in supporting their food safety, supply chain, health & wellness, front & back of house operations, brand protection, quality, environmental, health & safety, GMP/GDP compliance, automotive, aerospace, medical, information security and technology requirements. Paul maintains an Executive position with a consulting, advisory, audit and training business headquartered out of Toronto, ON. Paul is currently an Advisor & Council Member with The GW University School of Business and the Crisis Ready Institute. Before working in the Certification industry, Paul was a professional Chef/consultant for 20+ years working in major hotel chains, restaurants, private golf courses and food service organizations.
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Embracing the Future of Collaborative Operational Management in Virtual Worlds
Location: Grand Sonoran DIn today's fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, it's crucial to adapt and adopt new methods of conducting operations. For the food industry, virtual remote assessments using technology offer a more collaborative and effective way to ensure standard adherence, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. The partnership between Focus Brands and RizePoint is leading the way in revolutionizing operational assessments by leveraging technology to generate better results. By embracing virtual reviews, operators can guide the process, offer critical observations, and achieve a much larger impact that benefits the brand, the operator, and the customer.
Outdated approaches to operational assessments often result in a punitive process that leaves operators feeling like they're being evaluated, rather than being part of the solution. Virtual assessments, on the other hand, create a welcoming engagement that allows all stakeholders to be involved and guide the process, ultimately resulting in better outcomes. By embracing the future of operational management with virtual assessments, companies can maximize their food safety and regulatory compliance programs, while also generating more revenue. It's time to leave behind outdated methods and adopt new, collaborative strategies that will set the industry up for success in the years to come. Let's embrace the future and build a more effective, efficient, and innovative food industry.
Executive Vice President, Business Development
RizePoint
Director, Business Development
RizePoint
Vice President of Operations & Training
Focus Brands International
Paul Damaren
RizePoint