Detail-oriented and performance-driven processing exceptional leadership skills, strong commitment to high ethical and professional standards. An effective team player with the ability to function well in fast-paced and deadline driven environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dining Services Director
Westside Village
Indianapolis, IN
10.2024 - Current
Developed and implemented a comprehensive dining services program to meet the needs of customers.
Established policies for menu selection, portion size, recipe standards, garnishes, presentation techniques, and plating arrangements.
Collaborated with other departments within the organization to develop promotional campaigns that increased sales revenue from catering services or retail outlets.
Assistant General Manager
The Marquette, Holiday by Atria
East Lansing, MI
11.2021 - Current
Set community goals and culture by providing leadership and vision
Be responsible for community financial performance through occupancy and revenue growth and expense management to achieve net operating income growth
Develop and implement business plans to maintain high occupancy and achieve financial goals - budgeting, monitoring and corrective action planning
Development and implementation of a sales and marketing program
Meet with and lease apartments to potential residents
Provide tours, negotiate/sign leases, and make sales calls
Hiring and staffing
Training new employees
Coaching and developing existing employees
Dealing with performance problems and terminations
Supporting problem resolution and decision-making
Conducting timely performance evaluations
Dining Service Director
Ingham County Medical Care Facility
Okemos, MI
01.2021 - 10.2021
Provide advice and oversee standardization of recipes, menu preparation, portion, cost and waste control
Maintains records and provides data for planning and control of operating budgets
Orders food and non-food supplies, checks deliveries and maintains inventory records
Plans, directs, and supervises the preparation and cooking of meals, food reconstitution, and the proper use of equipment in a safe and sanitary environment
Requisitions and purchases food supplies
Verifies delivered food supplies for quantity and quality
Supervises food storage and maintains inventory control
Catering Manager
Holt Public Schools
Holt, MI
09.2018 - 03.2020
Planning and organization of food and beverage services for various types of events
Meeting customer expectations, maintaining food and hygiene standards, and meeting financial targets
Dining Service Supervisor
The Regency at Lansing West
Lansing, MI
09.2016 - 09.2018
Hiring and staffing
Training new employees
Coaching and developing existing employees
Dealing with performance problems and terminations
Supporting problem resolution and decision-making
Conducting timely performance evaluations
Kitchen Manager
Clare Bridge Of Delta
Haslett, MI
08.2013 - 09.2016
In charge of coordinating and supervising an assisted living kitchen and staff according to food safety standards
Their duties include hiring, training and scheduling Cooks, performing quality control on food leaving the kitchen and ordering inventory to keep up with demand
Dietary Aide/Cook
The Pines Health Care Center
Lansing, MI
05.2011 - 06.2013
Primarily responsible for preparing and serving meals according to cycles menu, monitoring methods of food handling, preparing meal service, and performing assigned work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department while maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory and organizational standards
Education
Bachelors of Culinary Management -
The Art Institute of Michigan
Novi, Mi
05.2018
High school diploma -
Sexton High School
Lansing, Mi
05.2011
Skills
Detail-oriented
Performance-driven
Exceptional leadership skills
Strong commitment to high ethical and professional standards
Effective team player
Ability to function well in fast-paced environments
Ability to function well in deadline driven environments
Assistant Director of Dining Services at Chartwells Compass Group, Wyoming Public SchoolsAssistant Director of Dining Services at Chartwells Compass Group, Wyoming Public Schools