Michaela Ash

As a Food Resource Coordinator in a nonprofit organization, I play a crucial role in addressing food insecurity within the four counties we serve. I design and implement food assistance programs (food pantries, meal services, etc.). I ensure programs are accessible to those in need while adhering to organizational guidelines. Build and maintain relationships with local food banks, grocery stores, farms, and other organizations to secure food resources. Partner with community organizations, government agencies, and volunteers to enhance food distribution efforts. Oversee the procurement, storage, and distribution of food items. Maintain accurate inventory records, and ensure proper food storage practices. Raise awareness of food resources available in the community through outreach initiatives. Educate community members about nutrition, meal preparation, and resource access. Track program metrics, including the number of individuals served, and types of food distributed. Prepare reports for stakeholders and funding agencies to demonstrate program impact. Solicit and source donated food products, purchased food products, supplies, and transportation. Coordinate logistics and delivery of donations and purchases. Services and products. Participate in the development and management of the annual purchased food budget.

• As well as being the current fresh assistant manager I have also taken over the role of the Sandusky Sam's club marketing and promoting online.
• I drive overall business growth, sales and profit by the various online post with platforms.
• I am hootsuite marketing certified. I oversee the marketing strategies and execution in the club and with the public.
• I help arrange with different vendors coming into the club for community growth. All creative processes are submitted to home office for prior approval to ensure business needs and metrics are being met.

• Drives sales and profit in the meat, bakery, rotisserie, deli, produce, prepared food, and freezer/cooler area by ensuring effective merchandise presentation, including accurate and competitive pricing, proper signing, in-stock and inventory levels, budgeting, and forecasting sales.
• Manages and enforces Sam's Club Meat, Bakery, Rotisserie, Deli, Produce, Prepared Food, and Freezer/Cooler standards by evaluating finished products, packaging, and in-stock.
• Manages club Meat, Bakery, Deli, Produce, Rotisserie, Prepared Food, and Freezer/Cooler area performance by reviewing current club Fresh performance (for example, sales, production planning, and food safety).
• Oversees and enforces the execution of food safety standards, cold chain compliance, and food merchandise quality by evaluating the temperature, storage, sanitation, date coding, product rotation, and recalls on stocked merchandise.
• Works as part of the management team by ensuring all opening and closing procedures are followed.
• Plans the production, labor, and execution for major events
• Ensures membership growth by improving the member experience and building member relationships.

• I oversee operations, nancials, selection, enforcement of safety/sanitation, retention and management of staff, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction
• Maintain nancials to include cash controls/procedures, full responsibility for P&L’s
• I also complete the bar inventory and ordering
• Pre shift meetings for the FOH staff
• Our kitchen also has eight other virtual kitchens that come to us through third party apps
• I am the closing manager for this restaurant
• I complete all closing paperwork, deposits, servers tip outs, and the staff schedule for FOH employee
• Apply cost balancing knowledge in all daily operations of the restaurant
• Actively participate in the selection, orientation, training, and development.

• I worked at the Rubber Ducks stadium taking part in the planning process of different events held at the stadium. Recruiting and organizing sponsors for giveaways during games, discount, and savings deal campaigns. I also worked with the media crew for publishing content on all social platforms. Stream slideshow content on the jumbotron. The setup of how to create and run a successful platform for the minor league.
• With multiple collaborations from sponsors, vendors, and retailers we effectively promoted and organized all events that happened at the stadium during the game.
• This internship focused on traditional marketing, social media, local news stations, and digital marketing. Maintaining deadlines and goals were critical.