Bobbi Cole
Bolckow,MO
Summary
Experienced professional skilled in client interaction and administrative duties. Excels in collaborative team environments, consistently delivering results while adapting to changing needs. Expertise in communication, problem-solving, and data management ensures efficient and effective client service. Recognized for reliability and flexibility in supporting organizational goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Program Specialist
State Of Missouri/DESE
11.2024 - Current
- Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and standards related to nutrition programs
- Conducting reviews of program operations, including school lunch programs, childcare centers, and summer feeding programs
- Preparing reports detailing review findings and recommending corrective actions
- Interpreting new federal policies and regulations and dissemination guidance to program operators
- Tracking daily meal counts, performing site monitoring audits, and processing meal claims
- Maintaining records and documentation related to nutrition programs
- Providing technical assistance to program operators and recipients
- Preparing and conducting training sessions for program operators or recipients to improve program results
- Supporting staff development and training
- Assisting with the management and operation of cafeterias or food service programs
- Participating in food production and preparation
- Maintaining food service facilities and equipment
- Processing student meal applications, updates, approvals, and filings
- Interviews, evaluates, and qualifies staff
- Preparing a variety of school nutrition program-related reports and memoranda
- Inform program operators and recipients about pertinent information needed to ensure positive program results (e.g., commodity entitlements, reimbursement rates)
Office Manager
Cole Farms
01.1995 - Current
- Processed incoming payments and prepared vendor invoices
- Used Microsoft Office to create high-quality documents, spreadsheets, and presentations for internal and external needs
- Managed client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency
- Budgetary and financial activities
- Oversaw office accounting functions such as AP/AR and payroll to keep finances accurate and current
Substitute Teacher
North Andrew School District
08.2021 - 11.2024
- Used the outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development, and knowledge advancements during the absence of the teacher
- Worked with a diverse group of students who had learning and developmental disabilities, as well as emotional and behavioral disorders and autism
Special Education Paraeducator
North Andrew School District
09.2016 - 08.2021
- Established and maintained positive relationships with students, teachers, support staff, and parents
- Assisted the teacher with the creation of individual learning strategies
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs while conducting IEP goals
Front Office Radiology Receptionist
Watson Imaging
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Oversaw collecting deposits, fees, and payments, as well as processing all financial data and providing customers with receipts and changes
- Provided prompt and courteous service to all visitors, completing check-ins, verifying paperwork, and coordinating smooth hand-offs to nursing staff
- Quickly answered a multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers
- Verified insurance information with physician offices, hospitals, and other medical facilities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Accounting
Western Governors University
Clayton, Missouri11-2022
Associate of Arts - General Studies
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO05-2019
Skills
- Skill Enhancement
- Facilitating Group Instruction
- Performance Evaluation
- Skill Development
- Administrative Support
- Report Analysis
- Strategic planning
- Project coordination
- Proactive mindset
- Scheduling proficiency
- Process improvements
- Persuasive communication style
- Financial administration
Timeline
Nutrition Program Specialist
State Of Missouri/DESE
11.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
North Andrew School District
08.2021 - 11.2024
Special Education Paraeducator
North Andrew School District
09.2016 - 08.2021
Front Office Radiology Receptionist
Watson Imaging
07.2015 - 07.2016
Office Manager
Cole Farms
01.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration-Accounting
Western Governors University
Associate of Arts - General Studies
North Central Missouri College
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