Munuetta Torrez
Peach Springs,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Head Start professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the Hualapai Head Start brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Head Start Director
Hualapai Tribe
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Ensured Deadlines were met for reports and grant applications.
- Worked and presented Grant applications to Tribal Council and Office of Head Start.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership,Office of Head Start and Tribal Council to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration (Tribal Policies and Office of Head Start) for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
- Boosted family/community satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Drafted and distributed reports to Tribal Council members about the program.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with families to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Handled problematic clients to assist employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Nutrition Project Coordinator
Hualapai Tribe
08.2018 - Current
- Coordinated successful nutrition projects, managing budgets and timelines to ensure timely completion within allocated resources.
- Correlated menus with specific allergies and nutritional needs kept in mind.
- Trained and excelled on Child Adult Care Food Program(CACFP).
- Annual submission and award of CACFP Grant application for yearly funds.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to parents.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Received and inspected food orders twice a week.
- Placed vendor orders based on weekly menu and department needs.
- Submitted monthly invoices and reimbursement.
- Cooked meals based on approved menus.
- Served 2 meals and snacks within a set time limit for up to 65 people.
- Servsafe certified.
- Maintained all food safety and sanitation in and outside of the kitchen.
- Maintained excellent reports with Indian Health Inspections annually.
- performed any and all of duties asked of me including janitor,teacher assistant,grounds keeping,first aid,and conflict management.
Cook Adult Detention Center
Hualapai Tribe
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing up to 25 trays simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Servsafe trained and certified.
- Maintained detention safety standards.
- Worked with Correction officers and trustees in the kitchen.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Took diet and allergies into consideration fo reach meal.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Showcased excellent knife skills for precise cutting and preparation of various ingredients.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sherman Indian High School
Riverside, CAAssociates of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZAssociate of Arts - Business Management
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZBachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bay Mills Community College
Brimley, MI2027
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- People Management
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Servsafe
- SORNA Technical Assistance training
- Positive Discipline and Guidance online courses
- Anger Management for kids online courses
- Early Childhood Development NACFC
- CACFP Child and Family Care Food Program
- Finger print clearance level 1
Timeline
Interim Head Start Director
Hualapai Tribe
12.2023 - Current
Nutrition Project Coordinator
Hualapai Tribe
08.2018 - Current
Cook Adult Detention Center
Hualapai Tribe
10.2015 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Sherman Indian High School
Associates of Occupational Studies - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Yavapai College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Bay Mills Community College
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