Connie Lynn Dinolfo
Deland,FL
Summary
Offering blend of leadership qualities and strong desire to learn and grow within management environment. Delivers insights into strategic planning and operational procedures, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills. Ready to use and develop these skills in any manager role.
Efficient and organized
Excellent oral and written communication
Proficient in Microsoft Office
CPR Certified
Serve Safe Certification Completed
Fred Prior’s Evelyn Wood
Reading Dynamics Program for Business Professionals Completed Fred Prior’s Business Writing Program for Results Completed Customer Learning Training presented by the Dept of PD
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Specialist for Special Schools
Palm Beach County School Food Service
07.2016 - Current
- Coordinates and conveys corporate agenda and ensures all employees participation
- Safety is my number one concern
- Performs evaluations to monitor overall productivity
- Regulates functions to maintain cost control to stay in the confines of established budget
- Successfully managed 30 or more employees
- Successfully building high performing teams
Field Coordinator for Fulton-Holland Educational Center Cafeteria
Palm Beach County School Food Service
08.2002 - 07.2016
- Coordinate catering events, manage event planning logistics, from menu to pricing and then catering the event
- Accountable for and daily operations
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
Cafeteria Manager
Meadow Park Elementary School
03.2000 - 08.2002
- Supervised all kitchen functions including catering
- Supervised School Food Service Assistants staff of five
- Increased participation resulting in additional sales and revenue
- Instituted policies and procedures resulting in Title One Certification
General Manager
Dinolfo’s Italian Restaurant
04.1983 - 06.1999
- Coordinate catering events, manage intricate event planning logistics, from menu to pricing and then catering the event
- Negotiated with vendors to secure the best pricing on quality ingredients and supplies while maintaining cost control measures.
- Managed customer service program to ensure customer satisfaction
- Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining safe environment for both staff and customers.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Developed and maintained a strong team of motivated staff by providing ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Conducted health, safety, and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Education
Palm Beach Junior College
Lake Worth, Florida01.1985
High School Diploma -
Spencerport High School
Rochester, New York01.1983
Skills
- Manager
- Safety and Sanitation Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Food preparation
- Leadership and team building
Timeline
Field Specialist for Special Schools
Palm Beach County School Food Service
07.2016 - Current
Field Coordinator for Fulton-Holland Educational Center Cafeteria
Palm Beach County School Food Service
08.2002 - 07.2016
Cafeteria Manager
Meadow Park Elementary School
03.2000 - 08.2002
General Manager
Dinolfo’s Italian Restaurant
04.1983 - 06.1999
High School Diploma -
Spencerport High School
Palm Beach Junior College
Expertise Summary
- Efficient and organized
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- CPR Certified
- Serve Safe Certification
- Completed Fred Prior’s Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics Program for Business Professionals
- Completed Fred Prior’s Business Writing Program for Results
- Completed Customer Learning Training presented by the Dept of PD
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