Donald Welch
UNC Rex Healthcare
CLAYTON,NC
38
years of professional experience
Patient Food Service Coordinator coordinating patient dining, retail food service, and event support in a healthcare setting. Manages dietary compliance, sanitation standards, and daily service quality across cafeteria, coffee shop, kiosk, and catering operations. Brings veteran leadership in budget control, staff coordination, and cross-functional planning to keep service smooth and cost-conscious.
Work History
Patient Food Service Coordinator / Retail Food Service Supervisor / Event Planner
5 Years- Track [number] event expenses monthly to support budget control and prevent overages.
- Manage daily kitchen and dining operations supporting safe, nutritious meals for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Supervise sanitation routines to keep equipment and utensils clean for patient service and production areas.
- Oversee retail food outlets, including cafeterias, coffee shops, kiosks, and vending services, to support guest experience.
- Coordinate internal and external events from planning through day-of execution and post-event review.
- Partner with leadership, chefs, and stakeholders to align menus, service standards, and event goals.
City Carrier Assistant
10 Months- Sorted and organized [number] mail pieces daily to support accurate route preparation and timely carrier delivery.
- Delivered mail and packages to designated addresses across assigned routes.
- Collected outgoing mail and parcels from local businesses and prepared them for transfer.
- Verified address details and organized items by route to reduce delivery errors.
Military Command Liaison / Assistant Contracting Officer / Production Manager / Director of Culinary Operations / Civil Rights Officer / Instructor
32 Years 2 Months- Coordinated HR-related training for over 1300 employees, supporting onboarding, policy understanding, and career development across the organization.
- Reduced operational costs by 50% through creative sourcing and tighter waste control in dining operations.
- Managed a $259K annual contract for janitorial services while overseeing vendor performance and contractual obligations.
- Supervised 30 employees supporting Base Operations, maintaining service continuity and accountability.
- Partnered with military directorates and neighboring entities to support workforce coordination for 700+ personnel.
- Produced 350 students per year through apprenticeship training, preparing them for worldwide military assignments.
- Led internal annual audits covering accounting practices and inventory control, strengthening compliance and financial accuracy.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting and Business Management
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting, Marketing, Business Office Technology
Skills
Strategic planning
Project management
Budgetary analysis
Event planning & contract agreement
Regulatory compliance
Revenue auditing
Operations management
Conflict resolution
Customer relations
Leadership
Vendor coordination
Catering management
Meeting planning
Personal Information
Nationality: U.S. Citizen
Military Service
- U.S. Navy & U.S. Coast Guard
- Served from 1988 to 2020 with a 5-Point Veteran’s Preference.
Timeline
Patient Food Service Coordinator / Retail Food Service Supervisor / Event Planner
UNC Rex Healthcare
10.2021 - CurrentRead More
City Carrier Assistant
United States Postal Service
10.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Military Command Liaison / Assistant Contracting Officer / Production Manager / Director of Culinary Operations / Civil Rights Officer / Instructor
United States Navy & Coast Guard
07.1988 - 09.2020Read More
Savannah Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Accounting, Marketing, Business Office Technology
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Northcentral University
Bachelor of Business Administration from Accounting and Business Management
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Northcentral University
Master of Business Administration from Human Resources Management
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