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India Barfield

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sustainability Coordinator and Production Manager

UGA, Auxiliary Services
Athens
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact across operations.
  • Coordinated employee training programs on sustainable practices and environmental awareness.
  • Directed daily culinary operations across a high-volume kitchen, ensuring seamless service for 50+ staff and student employees.
  • Led culinary demonstrations and interactive cooking classes for students to promote campus dining initiatives and nutrition education.
  • Conducted guided kitchen and facility tours for campus visitors and partners, showcasing sustainability practices and culinary innovation.
  • Collaborated with campus departments to support events, theme dinners, and wellness initiatives through tailored menus and educational presentations.

Production Manager I

UGA, Auxiliary Services
Athens
07.2021 - 07.2024
  • Managed daily operations of the university's Grab & Go department, overseeing inventory control, purchasing, and production to ensure efficient, high-quality service delivery.
  • Trained and supervised a team of staff and student employees in food safety, portioning, packaging, and merchandising standards for high-volume, grab-and-go offerings.
  • Planned and executed rotating menus based on seasonality, student preferences, and dietary guidelines, ensuring variety, nutritional balance, and visual appeal.
  • Analyzed sales, waste, and inventory data to inform purchasing decisions, optimize menu offerings, and reduce product loss.

Assistant Manager

UGA, Auxiliary Services
Athens
07.2019 - 07.2021
  • Spearheaded the launch of the University of Georgia’s Grab and Go program, developing foundational operations, and successfully training all new staff and student employees on food safety, packaging standards, and daily service procedures.
  • Created and implemented original, student-focused Grab-and-Go menus featuring balanced, portable meals tailored to dietary preferences and campus demand.
  • Supported data tracking and analysis to guide menu adjustments, forecast demand, and improve operational efficiency.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art - Painting And Printmaking

Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA
01-2009

Accomplishments

Outstanding Staff Person of the Year, Office of Sustainability (2025)

Sustainability Leadership Program, Cohort 1 (2025)

Mentoring for Operational Success Leadership Program Cohort 6 (2024)

-Created Sustainability Ambassador program for Dining Services (2024)

-Competitor, National Association of College & University Food Services, two bronze medals in group competition (2018, 2019)

One silver medal in solo competition (2018)

Affiliations

Volunteer, Save Our Legacy Ourself, Sapelo Island, Georgia

November 2022-Present

-Work to raise awareness of the challenges the Saltwater Geechee residents of Sapelo island currently experience through cultural events and advocacy

-Work on the Sapelo Island farm program in sugar cane processing, planting, harvesting, community work

Timeline

Sustainability Coordinator and Production Manager

UGA, Auxiliary Services
07.2024 - Current

Production Manager I

UGA, Auxiliary Services
07.2021 - 07.2024

Assistant Manager

UGA, Auxiliary Services
07.2019 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art - Painting And Printmaking

Georgia College And State University

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