David Newman
Grovetown,GA
Summary
Results-driven leader with solid background in food service planning, sales and management. Hardworking, ambitious and resourceful with clear understanding of business priorities and best practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Director
Three Springs - DJJ
08.2006 - 03.2012
- Planned operations to effectively cover needs while controlling costs and maximizing service.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Food Service Director
Canteen Vending
02.2004 - 07.2006
- Developed strategies to improve food service levels for high volume facility.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Enhanced financial controls to minimize theft and loss risks, continuously maintaining accurate accounts and cash drawers.
District Catering Manager
Canteen Vending
08.1998 - 02.2004
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers and overall catering needs.
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
Cafeteria Manager
FSI-Kimberly-Clark Corporation
10.1994 - 07.1998
- Delegated daily staff responsibilities and job duties to improve quality of service, individual accountability and sanitary standards.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
High School Diploma -
06.1980
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Equipment Maintenance and Repairs
- Budget Administration
- Quality Assurance
- Inventory Management
Certification
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Community Corrections Pre-Service
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice Operations Basic Training
Department of Juvenile Justice
Office of Nutrition & Food Service
Certificate of Excellence
Serve Safe Certification (expired)
Timeline
Food Service Director - Three Springs - DJJ
08.2006 - 03.2012
Food Service Director - Canteen Vending
02.2004 - 07.2006
District Catering Manager - Canteen Vending
08.1998 - 02.2004
Cafeteria Manager - FSI-Kimberly-Clark Corporation
10.1994 - 07.1998
Augusta College - No Degree, Business Administration
Academy of Richmond County - High School Diploma,