Michele L Stafford
Beulaville,NC
Summary
Operations-focused leader with extensive experience managing restaurants, supervising staff, and monitoring food preparation. Skilled in scheduling, cash handling, supplier relationships, and quality control. Built smooth daily service through clear training, strong oversight, and consistent attention to cleanliness, safety, and cost control.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School Bus Driver
DeRuyter Central School
DeRuyter, New York
07.2024 - Current
- Operated assigned school bus routes for Deruyter Central School student transportation.
- Facilitated safe boarding of students onto the bus, finding seating, and exit bus safely.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced transportation rules to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Verified functionality of bus safety systems to ensure safe departures for students.
- Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to the supervisor.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students through friendly interactions, fostering a supportive atmosphere.
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Shelly's Bar & Restaurant
DeRuyter, New York
10.2015 - 11.2025
- Managed daily restaurant operations at Shelly's Bar & Restaurant
- Oversaw kitchen coordination and food preparation at Shelly's Bar & Restaurant
- Monitored daily operations including customer service delivery, kitchen production levels, cash handling procedures.
- Scheduled staff shifts and balanced labor coverage for busy service periods
- Trained team members on service procedures and workplace expectations
- Maintained cleanliness, safety, and health compliance across dining areas
- Established quality assurance protocols for food preparation processes to ensure consistency in product quality.
- Created budgets for food costs, staffing needs, overhead expenses, and capital investments.
- Developed relationships with suppliers in order to secure discounts on bulk orders of ingredients or supplies.
Teller Operations Manager
M&T Bank
Fayetteville, New York
06.1999 - 11.2015
- Assessed staffing needs, trained and supervised tellers, monitored daily performance of team members, and provided feedback for improvement.
- Coached tellers on cash handling, service standards, and banking procedures.
- Trained new staff on branch systems, cash procedures, and security rules.
- Mentored and trained newly hired tellers to familiarize each with job responsibilities and organizational procedures.
- Conducted regular audits of cash drawers to ensure accuracy of balances and prevent losses due to errors or theft.
- Analyzed bank policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding financial transactions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Bryant & Stratton College
NYSkills
- Safety compliance
- Attention to detail
- Supervisory experience
- Team leadership
- Culinary management
- Mass food service
- Allergy awareness
- Food preparation monitoring
- Beverage ordering
Timeline
School Bus Driver
DeRuyter Central School
07.2024 - Current
Restaurant Owner/Operator
Shelly's Bar & Restaurant
10.2015 - 11.2025
Teller Operations Manager
M&T Bank
06.1999 - 11.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management
Bryant & Stratton College