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Kim Wahlquist

Springfield,MO

Summary

Results-oriented professional targeting a managerial role in Food Services or Event Management. Expertise in team leadership, customer service, and operational efficiency drives successful outcomes. Committed to continuous learning and adapting to new challenges in management and nonprofit sectors.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Cafeteria Manager

Nutrition Services Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, MO
12.2025 - Current

Managed high-volume school cafeteria staff, training and scheduling to ensure efficient operations and service delivery.

Oversaw inventory management, ordering, and stock levels while managing forecasting and POS system to support daily operations.

Ensured adherence to health and safety guidelines, including ServSafe protocols, while proactively addressing concerns from students and faculty.

Employee Store Assistant

Coxhealth 1906 Employee Store
02.2025 - 11.2025
  • Managed customer service operations to elevate client satisfaction.
  • Operated POS system to process transactions accurately.
  • Restocked inventory to ensure product availability for customers.
  • Executed opening and closing procedures to maintain smooth store operations.
  • Packaged and shipped customer orders to ensure timely delivery.

Nutrition Service Employee/ Cafeteria Manager

- Springfield Public Schools
Springfield, MO
09.2015 - 04.2019
  • Managed staff in high-volume school cafeteria, training and scheduling to optimize service delivery.
  • Oversaw inventory management, ordering and maintaining stock levels to ensure uninterrupted cafeteria operations.
  • Ensured adherence to health and safety guidelines, including ServSafe protocols, while delivering quality customer service to students and faculty.

Owner/Operator

Panda Playhouse Family Daycare
05.2019 - 05.2023
  • Managed daily operations of private daycare, coordinating staffing, scheduling, and client relations to improve service delivery.
  • Cultivated positive, supportive environment for staff and children, ensuring adherence to state regulations and best practices in early childhood care.
  • Fostered positive, supportive environment for staff and children, ensuring compliance with state regulations and best practices in early childhood care.

Administrative Assistant

Ozarks Optical Lab
10.2013 - 07.2014
  • Delivered administrative support through customer service, data entry, and billing, enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Coordinated shipping and receiving logistics, ensuring timely and accurate order deliveries.
  • Managed office correspondence and communications effectively.
  • Coordinated scheduling for staff meetings and client appointments.
  • Prepared documents and reports using office software tools.

Communications Coordinator

Ozarks District Office UMC
09.2011 - 10.2013
  • Coordinated events and managed communication initiatives, enhancing website functionality and content relevance.
  • Supported event coordination and membership services while maintaining accurate database records.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable, scheduling, and general office administration.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nixa High School
Nixa, MO

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Production forecasting
  • POS systems
  • Scheduling
  • Staff management
  • Team leadership
  • Customer service
  • QuickBooks Pro
  • Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Docs
  • OneSource
  • Prima
  • Wave Accounting Software
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Cafeteria Manager

Nutrition Services Springfield Public Schools
12.2025 - Current

Employee Store Assistant

Coxhealth 1906 Employee Store
02.2025 - 11.2025

Owner/Operator

Panda Playhouse Family Daycare
05.2019 - 05.2023

Nutrition Service Employee/ Cafeteria Manager

- Springfield Public Schools
09.2015 - 04.2019

Administrative Assistant

Ozarks Optical Lab
10.2013 - 07.2014

Communications Coordinator

Ozarks District Office UMC
09.2011 - 10.2013

High School Diploma -

Nixa High School
Kim Wahlquist