BRUCE O. YOUNG, JR.

260 Dupont Avenue * Hopatcong, N.J. 07843 * (973) 601-1958

OBJECTIVE
To secure a challenging and rewarding position in management where twenty-seven
years of experience and a commitment to excellence will allow for continued prof
essional growth.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EAST ORANGE GENERAL HOSPITAL, EAST ORANGE, NJ Envi
ronmental Services Director, 3/2006-Present
E.O.G.H. is a 225 bed acute care hospital in East Orange , New Jersey. Responsib
le for all aspects of environmental services, grounds, and laundry services for
the facility. Completed successful state and joint commission surveys recently.
Manages 50 full-time employees in a non-union environment. Direct responsibilit
y for department budgets, statistics, financial stability, and continued growth.
Had the unique opportunity to build the department from the ground up after Sen
ior Leadership made the decision to cancel the contract of the Service Company t
hat had been here for twenty-three years. I hired my entire new staff and implem
ented new Policy and Procedures and Job Assignments. The transition went very sm
oothly.

ARAMARK, Long Island College Hospital, Brooklyn, NY

Environmental Services Operations Manager, 2/2005-3/2006
L.I.C.H. is a 525 bed acute care hospital in Brooklyn, New York. Responsible fo
r all aspects of environmental services, grounds, and laundry services for the f
acility. Completed successful state and joint commission surveys recently. Manag
es 100 full-time employees in a union shop environment. Direct responsibility fo
r department budgets, statistics, financial stability, and continued growth for
both Aramark and the Client.
ARAMARK, Bayonne Medical Center, Bayonne, NJ
Environmental Services Director, 12/2003-2/2005
Bayonne is a 325 bed acute care hospital in northern New Jersey. Responsible for
all aspects of environmental services, laundry, telecommunications, and patient
transport for the facility. 100% Compliance in a very successful state survey.
Managed 90 full-time employees in a union shop environment. Direct responsibilit
y for department budgets, statistics, financial stability, and continued growth
for both Aramark and the Client.

ARAMARK, General Hospital Center at Passaic, Passaic, NJ

Environmental Services Director, 8/2001-12/2003
The General was a 300 bed acute care hospital in northern New Jersey which was p
art of the Atlantic Health System. Responsible for all aspects of environmental
services, laundry, and patient transport for the facility. 100% Compliance in ve
ry successful joint commission and state surveys. Built very strong client relat
ions. Managed 80 full-time employees in a union shop with very high morale. Cons
istently over the 90% for press ganey in patient satisfaction. Direct responsibi
lity for department budgets, statistics, financial stability and continued growt
h for both Aramark and the client.
ARAMARK, Delaire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Linden, NJ
Environmental Services Director, 10/98-8/2001
Delaire is a 250 bed long term care facility in northern New Jersey which is par
t of the Atlantic Health System. Responsible for all aspects of housekeeping and
laundry services provided to the facility. Successfully managed the start-up of
a full-service, on-site laundry facility previously provided by an external lin
en company. Managed labor relations for Department (Local 148). Direct responsib
ility for department budgets, statistics, financial stability and continued grow
th for both Aramark and the client.
ARAMARK, Rehabilitation Institute of Morristown Memorial, Morristown, NJ
Management Reserve, 6/98-10/98
The facility is a sub acute and rehabilitation center in northern New Jersey whi
ch is part of the Atlantic Health System. Successfully completed the start-up fo
r environmental services. Implemented our system and made changes where needed f
or a very smooth transition. Built very strong client relations. 100% compliance
in a successful K.A.R.F. Inspection.
6/87 - 6/98 HEALTHCARE SERVICES GROUP, INC., Huntingdon Valley, PA
Contract Service Management Company that provides the long-term care industry wi
th housekeeping and laundry services.

District Manager
* Responsible for managing the housekeeping and laundry services for facilities
in a designated region of northern New Jersey.
* Developed and implemented yearly strategic business plan for area of responsib
ilities.
* Created in-service and procedure manuals for the staff members.
* Ensured quality control through knowledge of and adherence to state and federa
l regulations.
* Reviewed payroll reports and operating statements with Regional Manager each m
onth for all accounts in district.
* Recruited, hired, and trained management candidates and hourly employees.
* Handled all personnel issues including developing schedules.
* Established and maintained positive client relations.
* Ordered all supplies and maintained inventory control.
Accomplishments:
* Accounts consistently remained on budget or better each month.
* Established several new and existing accounts and contracts.
6/81 - 6/87 TOYS "R" US, INC., Paramus, NJ

Store Director (9/86 - 6/87)

* Acted as Store Director for retail establishment in Li
vingston, NJ.
* Responsible for the total management and success of the store.
* Managed 70 employees on a regular basis, and up to 270 employees during the ho
liday season.
* Successfully controlled all operations and merchandising functions.
* Handled all personnel duties including scheduling, hiring, and training.
* Implemented a successful store budget.
Accomplishments:
* Consistently increased the profitability of the store.
Merchandising Manager (9/85 - 9/86)
* Worked at retail stores in Union, NJ and Livingston, NJ.
* Responsible for the success of all merchandising functions in the store.
Accomplishments:
* Successfully turned two failing stores into successful, profitable establishme
nts.
* Promoted to Store Director (9/86).
Assistant Manager (6/81 - 9/85)
* Trained as Assistant Manager at various retail establishments in the northern
New Jersey region.
* Gathered well-rounded experience in all facets of retail store operations.
* Helped implement a time study project designed to cut expenses and increase pr
oductivity. The entire management structure was realigned due to the success of
this project.
Accomplishments:
* Successfully completed one of the best Management Training and on-going Effect
ive Management Skills programs in the retail industry.
* Promoted to Merchandising Manager (9/ 85).

EDUCATION
Robert Morris College, Coraopolis, PA.
Three Years Business Management, 1980