Cynthia M Sullivan
Lawton
Summary
Dynamic kitchen leader with extensive experience at Pepper Creek Farms, excelling in staff development and food safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance team performance through effective training and supervision. Skilled in food preparation and inventory management, ensuring high standards of hygiene and productivity in fast-paced environments.
Adaptable and enterprising [Job Title] with solid industry background and proven expertise in building and leading successful teams. Talented problem-solver ready to back up fellow employees at any time.
Talented Senior Merchandiser with expertise managing highly talented teams. Skilled in product placement and seasonal marketing. Senior merchandiser wielding broad control over all aspects of retail projects from start to finish.
Dedicated and responsible retail professional with demonstrated skills in processing payments, restocking shelves and promoting sale items. Proficient in [Type] and [Type] merchandise and adept at offering every customer upbeat and knowledgeable support.
Proficient retail team member knowledgeable about problems such as switched tags and adept at offering sizes, collecting unwanted items and helping to make sales. Cross-trained in [Area of expertise].
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Lead
Pepper Creek Farms
09.2017 - 12.2025
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Overnight Stocker/Department Manager
Walmart
02.2001 - 03.2017
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
- Received, sorted and processed incoming stock and materials to prepare the stock for storage or shipment.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Park Hill High School
Kansas City, MOSkills
- Cooking techniques
- Knife skills
- Ordering supplies
- Food safety compliance
- Food presentation
- Recipe creation
- Sanitation standards
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Hygiene practices
- Kitchen staff coordination
- Employee monitoring
- Food safety
- Allergy awareness
- Purchasing
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Leadership development
- Staff supervision
- Inventory control
- Food production management
- Productivity improvement
- Nutritional knowledge
- Performance monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Recipes and menu planning
- Health code compliance
- Inventory management
- Kitchen equipment maintenance
- Food storage
Timeline
Kitchen Lead
Pepper Creek Farms
09.2017 - 12.2025
Overnight Stocker/Department Manager
Walmart
02.2001 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Park Hill High School