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Jennifer Polito

Hillsboro

Summary

Dynamic Child Nutrition Manager with a proven track record at Simi Valley Unified School District, excelling in food safety compliance and relationship building. Successfully developed strategies that increased student participation in meal programs while training staff on safe food handling. Recognized for exceptional customer service and effective communication skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Child Nutrition Manager

Simi Valley Unified School District
Simi Valley
04.2019 - 06.2025
  • Monitored performance standards against goals set forth by district policy makers.
  • Provided guidance to staff responsible for menu planning, meal preparation, delivery, storage and sanitation of food items.
  • Managed inventory control systems to maintain adequate levels of supplies needed for meal preparation.
  • Developed strategies for increasing student participation in school meal programs.
  • Implemented food safety protocols to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Maintained accurate records of meal counts and attended meetings with school administrators regarding child nutrition policies.
  • Established positive relationships with vendors to ensure quality products at competitive prices.
  • Trained staff members on proper food handling procedures as well as safe operation of kitchen equipment.
  • Scheduled and received deliveries and verified goods received against paperwork.

Cosmetologist

Self Employed Stylist
Thousand Oaks
08.2005 - 05.2025
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills while providing hair styling services to clients.
  • Maintained a clean work station throughout the day according to established guidelines.
  • Offered advice about products that would be beneficial for each individual client's needs.
  • Cultivated relationships with customers through friendly conversation during appointments.
  • Cultivated repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.
  • Exhibited strong organizational skills by properly scheduling appointments and managing time efficiently.
  • Managed inventory of products and supplies necessary for successful salon operations.
  • Educated clients on best practices for maintaining healthy hair between salon visits.

Sales Manager

Massage Envy
Westlake Village
01.2013 - 06.2014
  • Led sales team to achieve monthly revenue targets.
  • Trained staff on effective sales techniques and customer service.
  • Fostered relationships with clients to ensure loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Oversaw daily operations to maintain high service standards at locations.
  • Performed sales consultations and educated clients on products and services.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
  • Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.

Assistant Store Manager

Zuma Moon Boutique
Malibu
05.2011 - 01.2013
  • Resolved customer complaints efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, pricing, payment options and returns and exchanges.

Office Manager/Photographer

Sports Zone Photography
Ventura
04.2009 - 06.2011
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the office, such as ordering supplies, maintaining equipment and managing calendars.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with timeliness and professionalism.
  • Created and maintained filing systems to ensure accurate record keeping.
  • Delivered quality customer service to staff and customers.
  • Purchased office supplies and equipment to replenish inventory.
  • Coordinated with vendors to purchase necessary supplies in a timely manner.
  • Created weekly schedules based on predicted staffing needs, budgets and employee requests.

Education

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Vidal Sassoon
Santa Monica
03.2003

Nutrition science -

Moorpark Jr College
Moorpark

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving
  • Relationship building
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Money handling
  • Self motivation
  • Safe food handling
  • Health and safety regulations
  • Food presentation
  • Food safety compliance

Certification

  • California Serve Safe/Food Handler Card
  • Cosmetology

Timeline

Child Nutrition Manager

Simi Valley Unified School District
04.2019 - 06.2025

Sales Manager

Massage Envy
01.2013 - 06.2014

Assistant Store Manager

Zuma Moon Boutique
05.2011 - 01.2013

Office Manager/Photographer

Sports Zone Photography
04.2009 - 06.2011

Cosmetologist

Self Employed Stylist
08.2005 - 05.2025

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Vidal Sassoon

Nutrition science -

Moorpark Jr College

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