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Colleen Rush

Edison,NJ

Summary

Results-driven Food Service Manager with extensive experience in overseeing comprehensive food service operations. Recognized for enhancing efficiency through effective staff supervision, meticulous inventory management, and stringent budget control. Committed to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety while ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. Proven leader with a track record of motivating teams to achieve operational goals and drive profitability.

Dedicated Teacher known for exemplary leadership and communication skills, fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and faculty. Successfully establishes and maintains a disciplined school culture that prioritizes high academic and behavioral standards. Proven ability to engage and motivate students, driving them toward academic excellence.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Serving Manager

Union Diner
Union, NJ
03.2010 - 11.2024
  • Managed staff of 6 servers, delegating tasks and ensuring timely completion.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees quickly and fairly.
  • Managed opening and closing duties to facilitate restaurant operations.
  • Consistently monitored and evaluated staff performance to ensure excellent customer service.

Private Nanny

Mike Cicciarelli
Metuchen, NJ
08.2019 - 10.2020
  • Maintained a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for the children in their home.
  • Assisted with homework, tutoring and school projects as needed.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary needs of the family's children.
  • Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns and any other issues related to the care of their children.

Preschool Teacher

Kids Corner Preschool
Bloomfield, NJ
09.2014 - 06.2019
  • Conducted classroom activities to stimulate physical, mental, and social development of preschool students.
  • Participated in parent-teacher conferences to discuss academic progress of each child.
  • Utilized technology such as computers and tablets in the classroom setting.

Teacher

Bright Beginnings Preschool
Edison, NJ
01.2008 - 07.2014
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, and playgrounds.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.

Kindergarten Teacher

Our Lady of Peace Hospital
Fords, NJ
01.1997 - 02.2002
  • Planned and implemented engaging lessons to meet the individual needs of each student.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, families, staff members, and outside agencies.
  • Organized activities that promoted physical, mental and social development.
  • Fostered an atmosphere of respect through positive reinforcement techniques.

Education

Masters Degree - School Administration

St Peters University
Jersey City, NJ
06-2007

Bachelors Degree - Early Childhood Education

Kean University
Union, NJ
06-1999

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts

Middlesex County College
Edison
06-1992

High School Diploma -

Saint John Vianney High School
Holmdel, NJ
06-1988

Skills

  • Strong leadership
  • Organization
  • Guest service
  • Customer relationship management
  • Child development
  • Technology integration
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Educational activities

Timeline

Private Nanny

Mike Cicciarelli
08.2019 - 10.2020

Preschool Teacher

Kids Corner Preschool
09.2014 - 06.2019

Serving Manager

Union Diner
03.2010 - 11.2024

Teacher

Bright Beginnings Preschool
01.2008 - 07.2014

Kindergarten Teacher

Our Lady of Peace Hospital
01.1997 - 02.2002

Masters Degree - School Administration

St Peters University

Bachelors Degree - Early Childhood Education

Kean University

Associates Degree - Liberal Arts

Middlesex County College

High School Diploma -

Saint John Vianney High School
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