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Denise Meise

Lebanon,TN

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Wilson County Schools, excelling in employee training and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance meal participation through high-quality food service and effective staff motivation. Skilled in inventory oversight and fostering teamwork, ensuring a safe and efficient cafeteria environment.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of High School Cafeteria

Wilson County Schools
02.2017 - Current
  • Oversee kitchen staff and substitutes
  • Enforce health department guidelines to ensure food safety for students and staff
  • Provide ongoing training for staff
  • Ensure output of high-quality food to encourage student meal participation
  • Plan and order food from multiple vendors as needed to maintain effective supply levels
  • Manage cashiers and point-of-sale procedures
  • Encourage teamwork among cafeteria staff through regular communication and delegation of tasks

Cafeteria Staff

Wilson County Schools
07.2016 - 02.2017
  • Balanced multiple responsibilities, including cashier duties, serving, and food preparation
  • Maintained high standards for equipment and kitchen cleanliness
  • Served food according to temperature, safety, and presentation guidelines
  • Restocked condiments, beverages, and utensils per expected use levels

Project Manager

The STAR Center
10.2009 - 10.2016
  • Oversaw a statewide Americorps VISTA project, placing full-time volunteers at non-profit agencies throughout the state
  • Trained site supervisors on all aspects of submitting concept papers, recruiting, managing, and reporting
  • Trained 80+ VISTA Members over the years on all aspects of service and provided ongoing support throughout their tenure
  • Ensured proper reporting by collecting and consolidating reports and targets for 20+ agencies
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency and resource availability
  • Wrote grants and managed grant reporting, both for the federal VISTA project grant, and smaller grants that aligned with our organizational goals

AmeriCorps VISTA

The STAR Center
10.2006 - 10.2009


  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
  • Recruited, trained, and coordinated volunteers to assist with daily operations of non-profit organization and special events
  • Planned fundraising events and created corresponding marketing materials

Personal Assistant

The STAR Center
02.2005 - 09.2006
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures

Lambuth University
Jackson, TN
05-2006

Skills

  • Training employees
  • Meal preparation
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Employee motivation
  • Staff scheduling
  • Food and supplies ordering
  • Inventory oversight and maintenance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Staff supervision and assistance

Timeline

Manager of High School Cafeteria

Wilson County Schools
02.2017 - Current

Cafeteria Staff

Wilson County Schools
07.2016 - 02.2017

Project Manager

The STAR Center
10.2009 - 10.2016

AmeriCorps VISTA

The STAR Center
10.2006 - 10.2009

Personal Assistant

The STAR Center
02.2005 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages And Literatures

Lambuth University

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