Dynamic leader and seasoned instructor with a proven track record at Maricopa Community College, adept at supervising and evaluating staff to enhance team performance. Expert in meat cutting techniques and safety standards, with a flair for fostering learning and growth. Skilled in public speaking and staff training, excel in boosting sales and profitability through strategic planning and exceptional customer service. Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapta teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students.
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James Hernandez
Phoenix,United States
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Maricopa community College
Instructor Sr. (Meat Cutting)
04.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of staff if serving as a lead worker; plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of staff if assigned supervision
- Participates in hiring, discipline and termination activities if assigned to supervision
- Provides instruction to students in vocational or occupational subjects in accordance with established competencies
- Provides lead level work direction and assigns and monitors the work of others
- Monitors the work performance of students in a clinical health care facility, as assigned
- Assists with the oversight of instructional staff; participates in instructional staff hiring
- Plans and provides effective instructional methodologies
- Assists with the development, review and evaluation of course curricula; develops new courses, course content, lessons and assessments
- Implements changes and additions to course content and materials
- Develops and administers testing
- Prepares and distributes instructional and study materials for students
- Receives inquiries and responds to requests for student information; responds to requests and complaints and handles more complex complaints not resolved at a lower level
- Determines resources and materials needed for course requirements
- Continually develops and refines lesson plans
- Manages and maintains student progress records and reports student grades
- Reviews and monitors budgets and related expenditures
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Manage all aspects of the meat department including ordering, receiving, stocking, and merchandising
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards
- Train and supervise meat department staff on proper food handling, cutting techniques, and customer service
- Monitor inventory levels and participate in inventory management
- Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and profitability
- Interact with customers to provide product information, recommendations, and resolve any issues
- Salary: $71,046.00 USD Bi-weekly
- Hours per week: 50
- Supervisor: Mark Woehl (623-703-7110)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Safeway
Meat Manager
04.2003 - 04.2014
Job overview
- Manage all aspects of the meat department including ordering, receiving, stocking, and merchandising
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and standards
- Train and supervise meat department staff on proper food handling, cutting techniques, and customer service
- Monitor inventory levels and participate in inventory management
- Develop and implement strategies to increase sales and profitability
- Interact with customers to provide product information, recommendations, and resolve any issues
- Salary: $50,000.00 USD
- Hours per week: 48
- Supervisor: Paul Behan (623-810-1507)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
- Oversaw budgeting processes for the meat department, regularly reviewing financial reports to identify opportunities for improved profitability or expense reduction measures.
- Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, fostering strong relationships and promoting repeat business through excellent service experiences.
Education
Arizona Department of EducationFlorence, AZ
High school diploma or equivalent
01.2002
University Overview
Maricopa Skill CenterPhoenix, AZ
Technical or occupational certificate
03.2003
University Overview
Skills
- Supervising and evaluating staff performance
- Training and coaching staff
- Coordinating deadlines
- Prioritizing work demands
- Assigning/monitoring work performed
- Providing instruction and evaluation of employee progress
- Business math computations
- Maintaining and updating documentation
- Organizing and maintaining records
- Collecting and monitoring data
- Preparing basic reports
- Comprehending reference books and manuals
- Organizing tasks
- Meeting deadlines
- Providing direction to others
- Interpreting and applying laws, codes, regulations and standards
- Providing customer service
- Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Public Speaking
- Class Instruction
- Understanding of learning styles
- Ability to motivate students
References
References
- MarcPatrick Gomez, Maricopa Community College, Instructor (Auto Body), 602-483-8877, marcpatrick.gomez@gatewaycc.edu
- Mark Woelh, Maricopa Community College, Instructor, 623-703-7110, woehl@mesacc.edu
- Allan Becerra, Maricopa Community College, Instructor (Meat Cutting), 602-238-4374, allan.becerra@gatewaycc.edu
Professionalpublications
Professionalpublications
A 56-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM IN ARIZONA, https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/news/business-inputs/article/2023/07/18/can-meat-cutting-programs-collegesAccomplishments
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 15-20 staff members.
- Achieved a redevelopment and mapping of the meat cutting programs structure and curriculum in 2017 through effectively helping with organizing and and sequencing the programs current course stream and cirriculum
Timeline
Instructor Sr. (Meat Cutting)
Maricopa community College
04.2014 - Current
Meat Manager
Safeway
04.2003 - 04.2014
Arizona Department of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Maricopa Skill Center
Technical or occupational certificate
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