Operations Manager · Workplace Operations · Vendor Management · Facilities Coordination
Travis R. Rutherford
Operations professional with experience across hospitality leadership, entrepreneurial operations, workplace coordination, vendor management, production logistics, inventory control, and facilities oversight.
- Emailinfo@travisrutherford.com
- Phone(818) 726-0248
- LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/rutherfordtravis
- LocationLos Angeles, CA
Professional Summary
Operations professional with experience spanning hospitality leadership, entrepreneurial operations, workplace coordination, vendor management, production logistics, inventory control, and facilities oversight. Proven track record managing complex operations in high-pressure environments requiring accountability, responsiveness, quality control, resource management, team leadership, and operational execution.
Core Competencies
- Operations Management
- Vendor Management
- Facilities Coordination
- Project Management
- Production Planning
- Inventory Control
- Procurement
- Team Leadership
- Process Improvement
- Event Operations
- Workplace Operations
- Budget Administration
- Training & Development
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Client Relations
- Logistics Coordination
- SOP Development
Professional Experience
- Founded and operated a specialty manufacturing and retail business overseeing procurement, vendor management, production planning, inventory control, logistics, and fulfillment.
- Managed domestic and international supplier relationships and sourcing agreements.
- Developed operational systems for scheduling, quality assurance, inventory tracking, and fulfillment.
- Directed facilities, equipment maintenance, budgeting, staffing, and day-to-day operations.
- Led production teams supporting high-volume meal production.
- Maintained operational standards, food safety compliance, organization, and workflow efficiency.
- Directed daily household operations including staff management, scheduling, vendor coordination, maintenance oversight, budgeting, and project execution.
- Managed contractors, service providers, procurement, and event logistics for gatherings up to 250 guests.
- Led operations for a 28-person team across production and service functions.
- Reduced food costs from 26% to 18% through operational improvements and purchasing controls.
- Developed SOPs, training systems, workflow documentation, and quality standards.
- Coordinated preventative maintenance for kitchen equipment, refrigeration, HVAC, and leased assets.
- Coordinated scheduling, records management, logistics support, and administrative operations.
- Maintained documentation accuracy and compliance standards in a structured environment.
- Developed expertise in team leadership, production planning, inventory control, vendor coordination, and operational execution.
Education
Additional
Available for full-time operations, workplace, vendor management, and facilities roles. Based in Los Angeles, CA · Open to relocation. References available on request.