Amy Bowles
Tyler,TX
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships. Passionate about discipling others.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Grace Community Schools(early Education)
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Food Service Manager/Worship Coordinator
Cross Central Church
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Trained and supervised new staff to enhance customer service skills and comply with food safety standards.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Addressed and resolved customer service issues to establish trust and increase satisfaction.
- Reviewed and approved employee schedules and timesheets.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and resolving conflicts effectively.
- Oversaw training of more than Number team members.
- Ensured high standards of cleanliness and sanitation with regular inspections and staff training.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate events and promotions.
- Prepared weekly schedules and assigned tasks to staff to maintain organized shift and smooth operations.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing effective ordering procedures.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Maintained a high level of quality control by regularly reviewing dishes for taste, presentation, and adherence to established standards.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable pricing on ingredients and supplies.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Recruited new volunteers to serve on the worship team, maintaining consistent levels of participation and engagement from various age groups within the congregation.
- Provided ongoing feedback to team members regarding their performance, encouraging improvement and personal growth in their roles as ministry leaders.
- Mentored volunteer musicians and vocalists, improving overall performance quality during services.
- Fostered connections among team members by organizing regular meetings, retreats, and training sessions for personal development and spiritual growth.
- Partnered with other ministries within the church to support collaborative events such as conferences or workshops requiring musical components or technical support.
- Expanded the congregation''s musical repertoire by introducing contemporary worship songs alongside traditional hymns.
- Established a culture of excellence within the worship team by setting high standards for performance, commitment, and spiritual growth.
- Ensured seamless transitions between service components through effective cueing of musicians, speakers, and technical elements.
- Increased efficiency in event preparation by implementing a detailed scheduling system for rehearsals and equipment setup.
- Streamlined worship service planning through effective communication with pastors, musicians, and technical teams.
- Developed engaging worship services that fostered spiritual growth and community connection.
- Led and inspired worship team members and guided team in following church processes, guidelines and mission.
- Coordinated music and special vocals for worship services.
- Recruited volunteers for choirs and worship teams.
- Developed programs for holidays and unique events.
- Held worship team accountable for facilitating God-inspired worship and continually encouraged, equipped and empowered volunteers.
- Supported pastor in discerning and meeting spiritual needs and helped church members and guests develop sense of belonging.
Program Director
Cross Central Recovery Center
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality care for participants.
- Trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Mentored team members for professional development.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Monitored programming schedules, conformance to guidelines and quality.
- Maintained an environment that fostered spiritual growth and discipleship.
- Established curriculum that combined 12 step recovery with the foundation of God’s Word.
Director of Child Nutrition
Calvert ISD
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed food service, food production, sanitation and staff supervision.
- Prepared beverage and food items to meet mandated nutritional and project meal requirements.
- Developed strong relationships with local food suppliers, ensuring high-quality ingredients and timely delivery.
- Managed a diverse team of nutrition professionals, promoting collaboration and efficiency.
- Completed daily closing duties by cashing out register drawers and restocking items and supplies.
- Promoted student and staff satisfaction by serving and merchandising meals.
- Planned weekly nutritionally balanced menus to reflect current dining trends.
- Organized special events promoting healthful eating habits among students, staff, and families in the district.
- Streamlined meal preparation processes to reduce waste and improve kitchen productivity.
- Improved child nutrition in the district by implementing innovative and healthy menu options.
- Increased parent satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing transparent communication about nutritional initiatives.
- Collaborated with school administrators to ensure compliance with federal and state nutrition guidelines.
- Inventoried condiments, food and cooking supplies to verify availability of items required for meeting projected menu requirements.
- Fostered a positive work environment for employees by recognizing accomplishments and encouraging open communication channels.
- Established comprehensive safety protocols to minimize risk of foodborne illness incidents within the facilities.
- Reduced food costs through strategic purchasing agreements and effective inventory management techniques.
- Implemented allergy-friendly meal options, accommodating diverse dietary needs among students.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
Education
No Degree - Education
Blinn College
Bryan TXSkills
- Childcare needs
- Lesson Planning
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Safety awareness
- Key decision making
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Grace Community Schools(early Education)
02.2022 - Current
Food Service Manager/Worship Coordinator
Cross Central Church
08.2019 - 08.2021
Program Director
Cross Central Recovery Center
01.2018 - 08.2021
Director of Child Nutrition
Calvert ISD
01.2014 - 12.2017
No Degree - Education
Blinn College
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