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Korrie Perkins
Lawton
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Paw Paw Public Schools, enhancing nutrition performance and reducing waste. Spearheaded a summer feeding program and integrated Farm to School initiatives, showcasing strategic planning and business acumen. Excelled in staff supervision and fostering vendor relationships, significantly improving service levels and operational efficiency.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Director
Paw Paw Public Schools
05.2008 - Current
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost school nutrition performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Spearheaded regular maintenance and repair operations to keep building and equipment in peak condition.
- Developed strategies to improve food service levels for busy facility handling 2500 meals each day.
- Maintained sound financial footing by overseeing department profit, loss and budgeting.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Started summer feeding program in 2014
- Pilot district for 10 cents per meal program, receiving grant yearly since.
- Work with Farm to School programs to bring fresh foods to students including partnership with ValleyHub
Assistant Manager
Big Lots
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bangor High School
Bangor, MI05-1999
Skills
- Process updates
- Process improvements
- Business leadership
- Foodservice recordkeeping
- Menu development
- Staff supervision
- Strategic planning
- Policy implementation
- Staff training and development
- Ordering and purchasing
- Food safety control
- Business acumen
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop profit and loss spreadsheets.
- Use Google programs to create classroom meal ordering system
- 2018 Summer Feeding Silver Medal
- 2018 Educational Hero Award for Paw Paw Public Schools
- Supervised team of 25 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of the Paw Paw Public Schools Wellness Committee.
Affiliations
- School Nutrition Association of Michigan
Software
Google Docs
Microsoft Programs
Powerschool
Meal Magic
Timeline
Food Service Director
Paw Paw Public Schools
05.2008 - Current
Assistant Manager
Big Lots
06.2004 - 06.2007
High School Diploma -
Bangor High School
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