Larissa Bell
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Nutrition Program Manager
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2021 - Current
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure favorable terms and pricing.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Conducted regular meetings with kitchen staff to discuss food preparation and service procedures.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors and suppliers to reduce costs.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions..
- Reviewed invoices from suppliers and vendors prior to authorizing payment for goods and services provided.
- Created menus based on USDA-approved meal patterns, taking into consideration student preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Performed monthly inventory checks of all food items stored in the cafeteria kitchens, updating records as necessary.
- Participated in professional development activities related to child nutrition program management and industry best practices.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06-2024
Skills
- Operations management
- Business administration
- Customer service
- Policy and procedure development
- Recruiting and interviewing
- Business development
- Inventory management
- Team leadership
- Disciplinary techniques
- Safety procedures
- Financial management
- Special event coordination
- Food trend awareness
- Health promotion
- Curriculum design
- Facility maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Child Nutrition Program Manager
East Baton Rouge Parish School System
08.2021 - Current
MBA - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University