Kathi Jones-DelMonte
Team Leader/Cooking Coach
Rochester,NY
Summary
Organized Team Leader who builds positive rapport, inspires trust, listens well and guides teams toward achievement of organizational goals. Strong facilitator, adept at working cross-departmentally with co-management and top-level leadership.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader/Cooking Coach
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Rochester, NY
01.2012 - Current
- Provide extensive food and product knowledge and teach cooking techniques to customers at their flagship R & D store.
- Built strong relationships with numerous customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
Owner/Private Chef
Savour The Flavor
Rochester, NY
01.2005 - Current
- Established comprehensive private chef services - provide consultation, menu and recipe development, organize client in-home and off-site events.
- Create nutritious customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences for over 30 clients.
Senior Project Manager
Monroe County Sports Commission
Rochester, NY
03.2004 - 05.2006
- Developed project plans and managed project scope from conceptualization to completion, keeping multiple projects on time and within budget.
- Created and oversaw start-to-finish of printed 40-page sporting guide. Determined resources, wrote and edited all print content, compiled NYS DEC regulatory information, fund-raised project by selling all advertising space; oversaw design, layout, production & distribution.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Commercial & Fine Art Photography
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NYBachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PAAssociate of Science - Culinary Arts & Sciences
Rouxbe Culinary Foundation
Rochester, NYSkills
Diverse project, account management and business start-up experiences
Cross-functional team leadership skills
Creative, resourceful, confident, prioritize effectively, efficient
Food safety and clean room processes and procedures
Strive for continuous growth, improvement and learning with enthusiastic perseverance for success
Timeline
Team Leader/Cooking Coach
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
01.2012 - Current
Owner/Private Chef
Savour The Flavor
01.2005 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Monroe County Sports Commission
03.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Commercial & Fine Art Photography
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts & Sciences
Rouxbe Culinary Foundation