Korinne Paauhau
Waimanalo
Summary
Dedicated school nutrition professional with a strategic focus on program excellence and institutional Deeply committed to the sustainable success of the School Food Services Branch through the empowerment of personnel, and the development of robust mentorship frameworks that cultivate the next generation of food service leaders.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
School Lunch Supervisor
State of Hawaii Department of Education - SFSB
Honolulu
08.2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations for National School Breakfast and Lunch Program through oversight of cafeteria managers within district.
- Facilitated communication between schools and school food services branch to address operational needs.
- Functioned as Subject Matter Expert supervisor for Afterschool Snack Program and Seamless Summer Operations.
- Managed logistics for continuous professional development sessions for employees in collaboration with KCC, Culinary Institute of the Pacific, and Culinary Institute of America.
- Facilitated onboarding and training processes for new school lunch supervisors
- Actively contribute to onboarding processes for new school food service managers joining schools
Director of Sales, Marketing & Production
Keliiwehi
Waimanalo
05.2017 - Current
- Built relationships with customers and industry professionals to establish long-term business growth.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to maximize revenue growth.
- Crafted and advocated for product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategies aimed at achieving optimal revenue
- Directed comprehensive inventory management and product ordering cycles, ensuring optimal stock levels, reducing waste, and maintaining a streamlined supply chain.
- Coordinated all administrative aspects of event participation, managing paperwork, applications, and required media information submissions for various fairs and public events.
- Optimized inventory management procedures across multiple product categories, maintaining ideal stock levels and facilitating seamless production workflows for events.
- Led on-site event operations, supervising efficient setup and dismantling of exhibition spaces to achieve 100% readiness and rigorous alignment with venue timelines.
- Developed positive media relationships, scheduling interviews and public engagements to strategically promote brand messaging.
- Managed logistical requirements for publications, encompassing organization of professional photo shoots and synchronization of visual assets for marketing materials.
School Food Services Manager III
State of HI DOE, King Intermediate
Kaneohe
09.2011 - 08.2022
- Oversaw comprehensive kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety protocols and maintenance of operational standards.
- Upheld rigorous documentation practices for kitchen and satellite operations, integrating Food Production Records, Satellite Serving Daily Records, HACCP Logs, and Van Mileage Sheets.
- Facilitated precise record-keeping by generating and overseeing all essential documentation, encompassing daily updates to inventory system.
- Enhance skills and develop employees for career progression.
- Complied with procurement protocols and maintained fiscal payment duties.
School Food Services Manager III
State of HI DOE - Lahaina Intermediate
Lahaina
08.2009 - 09.2011
- Oversaw comprehensive kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety protocols and maintenance of operational standards.
- Upheld rigorous documentation practices for kitchen and satellite operations, integrating Food Production Records, Satellite Serving Daily Records, HACCP Logs, and Van Mileage Sheets.
- Facilitated precise record-keeping by generating and overseeing all essential documentation, encompassing daily updates to inventory system.
- Enhance skills and develop employees for career progression.
- Complied with procurement protocols and maintained fiscal payment duties.
School Food Services Manager II - TA
State of HI DOE - Kuhio Elementary
Honolulu
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Oversaw comprehensive kitchen operations, ensuring adherence to food safety protocols and maintenance of operational standards.
- Managed detailed documentation strategies for kitchen and satellite operations, incorporating Food Production Records & HACCP Logs.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping via production and supervision of all vital documentation, comprising daily updates to inventory system.
- Enhance skills and develop employees for career progression.
- Processed bills through the current manual financial payment system.
Education
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu05-2000
Associate of Science - Patisserie Arts
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu05-2000
High School Diploma -
Kailua High School
Kailua HI06-1995
Skills
- Time management
- Supervisory experience
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Verbal and written communication
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Food safety compliance
- Operational efficiency improvement
- Professional development coordination
Timeline
School Lunch Supervisor
State of Hawaii Department of Education - SFSB
08.2022 - Current
Director of Sales, Marketing & Production
Keliiwehi
05.2017 - Current
School Food Services Manager III
State of HI DOE, King Intermediate
09.2011 - 08.2022
School Food Services Manager III
State of HI DOE - Lahaina Intermediate
08.2009 - 09.2011
School Food Services Manager II - TA
State of HI DOE - Kuhio Elementary
08.2008 - 08.2009
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Kapiolani Community College
Associate of Science - Patisserie Arts
Kapiolani Community College
High School Diploma -
Kailua High School