Work History
Education
Skills
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Ellie Huber

Lincolnshire,IL

Work History

Assistant General Manager

Pit & Tap
Wilmette, IL
10.2021 - Current
  • Maintained well-controlled business inventory with minimal losses by enforcing solid monitoring and management structures.
  • Mentored and motivated team members to achieve challenging business goals.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Motivated, trained and disciplined employees to maximize performance.
  • Managed team schedule with eye for coverage needs and individual strengths.
  • Boosted yearly profits through process optimization and improved training.
  • Taught staff strategies for completing work and smoothly carrying out senior management directives.
  • Resolved problems promptly to elevate customer approval.

Food Service Director

Glencoe Park District
Glencoe, IL
05.2018 - 10.2021
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Managed employees throughout preparation and service of 300 meals per day.
  • Reviewed pricing and ordered food ingredients, kitchen appliances and supplies.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Ensured food program adhered to strict DCFS nutrition regulations.
  • Led healthy choices cooking classes on virtual platforms.
  • Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee preparation and delivery of healthy menu choices.
  • Analyzed, developed, organized and prepared special meals accommodating allergies and religious preferences.
  • Worked directly with distribution personnel to resolve production issues and conflicts.
  • Employed accurate forecasting to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
  • Managed budget for multiple programs.

Events Team Coordinator

Flow Entertainment
Chicago, IL
09.2009 - 03.2020
  • Supervised onsite team of 10+, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to all clients, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Organized, coordinated and deployed events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
  • Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
  • Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Implemented a training and development program of newly onboarded employees.
  • Integrated technology to increase communication, alleviate grievances and create more accessibility to upper management and ownership.

Catering and Special Events Manager

Rosebud Restaurants
Chicago And Deerfield , IL
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations, including communications, vendor coordination, schedule creation, budget administration and rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
  • Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Health and Nutrition Consultant

Goddard School
Vernon Hills, IL
05.2017 - 05.2018
  • Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
  • Ran cooking class enrichments to increase diversified food exposure and introduce awareness about healthy eating choices, age appropriate self reliance, and healthy eating practices i.e. portions, hand washing, updated food pyramid-MyPlate.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary care team to address resident nutrition programs.
  • Created and prepared visual aids, manuals and other materials used in teaching.
  • Managed multiple nutritional educational groups to increase early education/preschool nutrition knowledge.

Nutrition Program Coordinator

KinderCare Learning Centers Inc.
Vernon Hills, IL
05.2013 - 05.2017
  • Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Used classroom observations to create written assessments of student performance.
  • Organized and facilitated monthly parent support group meetings.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences

Stanford University
Stanford, CA
2012

Nutrition And Wellness

Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Child Development Associate - Child Development

Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MN

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Workflow planning
  • Organization and Time management
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Presentation skills
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Relationship-Building
  • Leadership
  • Detail-oriented
  • Research abilities
  • Interventions understanding
  • Analytical skills
  • Purchasing

Certification

Food Protection Manager Certification- ANSI (Food Safety Manager Certification Exam)

CPR/First Aid Adult and Children- Red Cross

Health Coach board certified- AADP

Illinois Basset Alcohol Training

Timeline

Assistant General Manager

Pit & Tap
10.2021 - Current

Food Service Director

Glencoe Park District
05.2018 - 10.2021

Health and Nutrition Consultant

Goddard School
05.2017 - 05.2018

Catering and Special Events Manager

Rosebud Restaurants
05.2016 - 05.2018

Nutrition Program Coordinator

KinderCare Learning Centers Inc.
05.2013 - 05.2017

Events Team Coordinator

Flow Entertainment
09.2009 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition Sciences

Stanford University

Nutrition And Wellness

Institute of Integrative Nutrition

Child Development Associate - Child Development

Rasmussen College
Ellie Huber