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Lisa Campbell

Garnet Valley,PA

Summary

Experienced operations leader with a strong background in retail and hospitality management, team development, and maintaining compliance with company standards. Skilled in reviewing operational concerns, analyzing reports, documenting findings, and using surveillance footage to support incident reviews and policy adherence. Brings proven ability to identify issues, resolve problems, protect company resources, and make sound decisions while handling sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. Experienced collaborating with leadership, coaching associates, and improving operational performance through strong communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and service excellence.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Café & Catering Manager

Compass Group | JP Morgan
Newark, Delaware
04.2025 - Current
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for associates, clients, vendors, and leadership, providing timely support, resolving concerns, and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
  • Recruit, train, coach, and develop associates, providing ongoing performance feedback, guidance, and support to promote employee success and engagement.
  • Coordinate staffing, scheduling, workforce planning, and daily operations while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Investigate and resolve associate, customer, and operational concerns using critical thinking, sound judgment, and effective de-escalation techniques.
  • Maintain accurate records related to staffing, scheduling, labor management, event operations, and compliance requirements.
  • Lead onboarding and training initiatives, ensuring associates understand company policies, procedures, customer service expectations, and operational standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, clients, and leadership to support business objectives and improve operational efficiency.
  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accountability by managing projects and events from planning through execution.
  • Handle sensitive employee matters with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Foster positive working relationships through effective communication, responsiveness, and a customer-focused approach.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and operational procedures while maintaining high standards of service.

Food & Beverage Manager

Wawa
02.2020 - 04.2025
  • Supported store leadership in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and managing performance of Customer Service Associates to enhance team effectiveness.
  • Conducted hands-on training and development programs to ensure associate proficiency, policy compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Fostered associate engagement through targeted coaching, recognition programs, and performance feedback, contributing to a positive workplace culture.
  • Collaborated with store leadership on workforce planning, staffing, and scheduling to optimize employee development and operational efficiency.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Served as a resource for associates and customers by addressing concerns, answering questions, and providing solutions in a professional and timely manner.
  • Demonstrated the ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
  • Built strong relationships with associates, leadership, and customers through exceptional service and effective communication.

Catering Coordinator

Compass Group | Astra Zeneca
Wilmington, Delaware
03.2019 - 02.2020

Lay off due to Covid

  • Coordinated and oversaw internal corporate catering events to ensure seamless execution.
  • Managed hiring and scheduling of catering staff while enhancing service techniques and policies.
  • Controlled labor and food costs, ensuring efficient operations for all catering functions.
  • Interacted with diverse customer base, providing friendly and efficient service.
  • Operated web-based ordering system to process customer requests and updates efficiently.
  • Created professional emails for clients, maintaining effective communication.
  • Supervised hourly employees, including delivery and culinary personnel, fostering teamwork.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, solving problems and accomplishing tasks without direct instruction.

Cafe Manager

Compass Group | Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
03.2015 - 03.2019

Compass Group | Restaurant Associates – Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA

Café Manager (2018 – 2019)

  • Promoted in recognition of strong leadership, operational performance, and team development.
  • Managed overall café operations, including financial performance, staffing, budgets, inventory, and business planning.
  • Reviewed surveillance footage to support operational reviews, investigate customer and associate incidents, verify policy compliance, and document findings.
  • Prepared production, sales, and trend analysis reports to support business decisions and improve operational performance.
  • Utilized Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to analyze data, prepare reports, and maintain operational documentation.
  • Partnered with leadership to reinforce company standards, improve team performance, and drive operational excellence.

Concessions Supervisor (2017 – 2018)

  • Promoted to oversee daily concessions operations, including staffing, scheduling, onboarding, training, and coaching of front-line associates.
  • Monitored operational performance, inventory, and customer service standards while ensuring compliance with company policies, quality, and safety procedures.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for employee scheduling, coaching, performance discussions, and resolving customer and associate concerns.
  • Assisted with budgeting, operational planning, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and service quality.

Catering Captain | Philadelphia Venues - (SAP, SEI, Winterthur, Penn Museum, Longwood Garden) (2015 – 2017)

  • Coordinated logistics and operational planning for high-profile corporate and private events across multiple premier venues.
  • Collaborated with managers and event teams to execute event schedules, room setups, and last-minute changes while ensuring seamless operations.
  • Served as the primary point of contact during events, resolving client concerns and maintaining exceptional customer service.
  • Directed and supervised event staff, ensuring efficient execution of event plans while maintaining compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
  • Oversaw event setup, equipment, inventory, and scheduling while managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Customer Service Representative

Signature Flight Support, BBA Aviation
West Palm Beach, Florida
02.2012 - 07.2016
  • Relocated to Signature Flight Support Coastville, PA
  • Delivered exceptional service to private and corporate aviation clients in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, including hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and catering for flight crews and passengers.
  • Scheduled aircraft fueling, hangar storage, and operational support to ensure efficient flight operations and on-time departures.
  • Served as the primary liaison between clients, pilots, and operations personnel, ensuring clear communication and timely execution of service requests.
  • Processed invoices, maintained accurate service records, and resolved customer concerns with professionalism and discretion.
  • Managed multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and exceptional service standards.
  • Promoted aviation services and programs, building strong client relationships and contributing to customer satisfaction and retention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA
05-2000

Skills

  • Operational Compliance & Process Improvement
  • Incident Review & Documentation
  • Reporting, Record Management & Data Analysis
  • Policy Enforcement & Standards Compliance
  • Risk Awareness & Problem Resolution
  • Confidential Information Handling
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Attention to Detail & Organizational Management

Timeline

Café & Catering Manager

Compass Group | JP Morgan
04.2025 - Current

Food & Beverage Manager

Wawa
02.2020 - 04.2025

Catering Coordinator

Compass Group | Astra Zeneca
03.2019 - 02.2020

Cafe Manager

Compass Group | Longwood Gardens
03.2015 - 03.2019

Customer Service Representative

Signature Flight Support, BBA Aviation
02.2012 - 07.2016

Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Lisa Campbell