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CIARA SMITH

CIARA SMITH

Edinburg ,TX

Summary

Experienced United States Army veteran and results-driven business professional with over fifteen years of leadership in Food Service Management. Seeking admission to a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program to deepen expertise in applied research, strategic leadership, and organizational innovation, with the goal of making scholarly contributions to business practice and policy.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Service Manager

KBR Government Services, INC
11.2021 - Current
  • Evaluate contract food service operations, verify contractor compliance to food service contract operations; manage a team of 130 employees and a $500K annual budget.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and increase efficiency.
  • Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs daily.
  • Minimize loss and misuse of equipment through proper supervision and staff training.
  • Guarantee compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines.
  • Lead and direct all departmental staffing responsibilities providing the facility, responsive employees who are well trained, effectively managed, and maintain accurate necessary documentation to meet Human Resource guidelines.

Food Service Manager

DynCorp International
11.2019 - 11.2021
  • Developed and applied Standard Operating Procedures, safety, energy, security and fire prevention programs.
  • Planned and developed menus for nutritional balance and ensured all administrative completed after each meal.
  • Managed all aspects of inventory control, including completing inventory procedures prior to placing the orders for food and supplies.
  • Provided leadership, support and guidance to ensure that food quality standards, inventory levels, food safety guidelines and customer service expectations were met.
  • Ensured department goals, objectives, policies/procedures were in place, followed and evaluated, to include, meal planning, purchasing, receiving, distribution, inventory, food production, quality control, sanitation, nutrition, and staff development.

Human Resource Supervisor

Vectrus
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Monitored and evaluated daily DFAC activities to ensure compliance with Army, state and local regulations, policies, laws, health and food sanitization regulations.
  • Coordinated supplies and equipment for mission requirements, projects, daily operations, and special needs.
  • Experienced major logistical movements of heavy equipment, machinery, supplies, subsistence, and personnel in both peace and war time scenarios without incident.
  • Managed and directed personnel in the receiving, inspecting, inventorying, loading, unloading, segregating, storing, issuing, delivering and turning-in of subsistence andinstallation supplies and DFAC equipment.

Human Resource Lead

PAE
07.2018 - 01.2019
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed team communications and information for meetings.
  • Oversaw daily operations over 60 customer accounts with combined annual budget of $500k.
  • Reviewed and confirmed that all final paid hours corresponded with timesheets and state laws.
  • Supported human resources staff with new hire orientations and monthly department meetings.
  • Directed staff on-boarding, training and employee relations for five departments.
  • Served as a liaison between management and employees during disciplinary actions and dispute resolution.

Culinary Arts Specialist

United States Army
06.2005 - 06.2018
  • Inspected food and non-food items for dates, misuse, and proper storage.
  • Established plans, policies, and procedures for both garrison and tactical food service operations in midst of wartime conditions.
  • Prepared daily, monthly, and weekly food service reports to be sent up to higher personnel.
  • Processed and routed mail, awards, evaluations and soldiers actions through proper channels for accurate processing and approval daily
  • Mentored and trained fellow Food Service Managers in the Army Food Management Information Systems for accounting procedures.

Education

Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration

American Public University System
Charleston, WV
08.2025

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Amercian Public University System
Charles Town, WV
2018

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Food Service Marketing
  • Leadership & Team Development
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Business Research & Analysis
  • Communication & Presentation
  • Change Management
  • Staff Development and Mentoring
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • ServSafe Certified
  • First Aid CPR AED Certified

Leadership & Research Interests

  • Strategic Change Management
  • Organizational Behavior and Leadership
  • Innovation in Global Business
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Business

Timeline

Food Service Manager

KBR Government Services, INC
11.2021 - Current

Food Service Manager

DynCorp International
11.2019 - 11.2021

Human Resource Supervisor

Vectrus
01.2019 - 11.2019

Human Resource Lead

PAE
07.2018 - 01.2019

Culinary Arts Specialist

United States Army
06.2005 - 06.2018

Master Of Business Administration - Business Administration

American Public University System

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Amercian Public University System

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