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Odette Canales

Benavides,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic, high energy, Director of Child Nutrition, coach, cheer sponsor and teacher with over 14 years of experience in USDA child nutrition programs and school extra curricular activities. Effectual skills include planning, implementation and evaluation of schools' child nutrition programs in order to meet nutritional and educational needs of participating children while following federal, state and local guidelines.

Proficient in volleyball, basketball, softball, cheer and teaching in the classroom. Seeking to take on a position with room for advancement and long-term career potential.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Career and Technology Teacher

Benavides Independent School District
Benavides, Texas
08.2016 - Current
  • Prepared course objectives to follow school's curriculum standards established by school and state.
  • Evaluated students' performance and issued progress reports.
  • Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
  • Taught over 200 students Principles of Human Science and Introduction to Culinary Arts.
  • Increased student attendance by offering them these new and innovative classes,
  • Created fun and exciting learning environments for students.
  • Planned and conducted activities for balanced program of instruction, demonstration and work time, providing students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including lesson plans and Administrator observations.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new student classroom opportunities.
  • Completed many in class projects with students resulting in outstanding student knowledge and engagement.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Guided students with weekly recipes that they would prepare and share with the entire student body and staff.
  • Educated students about job and career opportunities.

Cheerleader Sponsor

Benavides Independent School District
Benavides, Texas
08.2015 - Current
  • Oversaw rigorous practice sessions to enhance individual skills and team gameplay.
  • Supervised academic progress of student-athletes and arranged tutoring for those with falling grades.
  • Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and Administrators to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors on and off field.
  • Observed cheer constitution guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
  • Maximized athlete performance by overseeing targeted physical conditioning programs.
  • Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
  • Readied team to compete in competitions and other special events using cheer camp and practice sessions.
  • Communicated effectively with coaches and fellow athletes, including organizing meetings.
  • Maintained safety of training, individual exercises, and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
  • Assisted with fundraising events in helping students reach the necessary capacity for team travel and other expenses.
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.

Junior High and High School Coach

Benavides Independent School District
Benavides, Texas
09.2012 - Current
  • Cultivated sense of team loyalty and commitment through excellent sportsmanship, strong leadership and dedication.
  • Oversaw rigorous practice sessions to enhance individual skills and team gameplay.
  • Developed strategic game plans utilizing fundamental volleyball, basketball and softball knowledge combined with team member skill sets and competition data.
  • Maximized athlete performance by overseeing targeted physical conditioning programs.
  • Reviewed game tapes of competitor matches to understand strategies and plan approaches.
  • Improved player health by optimizing nutritional plans and recommending enhanced life choices.
  • Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
  • Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and game strategies.
  • Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
  • Organized practices and skill development sessions to drive progress.
  • Facilitated instruction on basic and advanced volleyball, basketball and softball skills to help each athlete meet goals safely and with appropriate form.
  • Managed regular and post-season workouts and practices.
  • Monitored players' academic progress to ensure continuous success and commitment to education.
  • Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
  • Guided team through rough situations, including player injuries by encouraging focus and reminding athletes to be head strong.
  • Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
  • Led team to achieve record season in consecutive and total wins leading to advancement to playoffs.
  • Worked as Junior High, High School Assistant, Junior Varsity and Head Varsity Coach.
  • Worked as Junior High Volleyball Coach for 6 years.
  • Worked as Junior High Basketball Coach for 8 years.
  • Worked as Junior High Softball Coach for 6 years.
  • Worked as Junior Varsity Volleyball Coach for 4 years.
  • Worked as Junior Varsity Basketball Coach for 3 years.
  • Worked as Assistant Volleyball Coach for 5 years.
  • Worked as Junior Varsity Softball Coach for 3 years.
  • Worked as Assistant Softball Coach for 8 years.
  • Worked as Assistant High Shool Varsity Softball Coach for 7 years.
  • Worked as Head Varsity Volleyball Coach for 2 years.
  • Led and assisted volleyball and softball teams to numerous playoff appearances over and 8-year period.
  • Collaborated with peer and parent liaisons to achieve program growth while managing coaching development.
  • Encouraged camaraderie and great sportsmanship by advocating the support and encouragement of each other by team members.
  • Planned and organized transportation to and from team events and games.
  • Developed and hosted team youth camps, consisting of wide range of ages from 6 to 12, explaining rules of game, techniques and form.
  • Organized summer teams to participate in league play.

Director of Child Nutrition

Benavides Independent School District
Benavides, TX
07.2012 - Current
  • Charted daily meals for reimbursable funds on site-specific POS software programs.
  • Purchased healthy high-quality food and supplies for daily meals and special events as requested.
  • Maintained accurate inventory system for food and supplies, reducing food waste and preventing over-ordering.
  • Inspected food for flavor, temperature and appearance on regular basis.
  • Followed USDA child nutrition menu patterns and requirements for grades served.
  • Communicated with students regarding food preferences to alleviate plate waste.
  • Monitored training of school nutrition staff for consistency and completion using professional standards tracker.
  • Oversaw daily child nutrition recordkeeping, including breakfast, lunch, snack and supper food production records.
  • Promoted food services in email and social media with attention-grabbing photos to showcase new and daily offerings.
  • Created work schedules, and maintaining records of tardiness and absenteeism.
  • Inspected all work, storage and servicing areas to determine safety and sanitation compliance.
  • Developed departmental budget on annual basis in conjunction with District Business Manager.
  • Educated and trained staff on proper portion sizes, cooking techniques, safety standards and performance strategies to meet USDA standards and guidelines for reimbursable meals.
  • Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
  • Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members.
  • Revamped and motivated kitchen staff to be highly efficient and produce consistent quality.
  • Enforced high quality staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
  • Prepared and led food service training programs to teach staff such as Civil Rights Training, HACCP Training, and Food Production Record Keeping.

Director of Child Nutrition

San Diego Independent School District
Benavides, Texas
08.2006 - 06.2012
  • Charted daily meals for reimbursable funds on site-specific POS software programs.
  • Purchased healthy high-quality food and supplies for daily meals and special events as requested.
  • Maintained accurate inventory system for food and supplies, reducing food waste and preventing over-ordering.
  • Inspected food for flavor, temperature and appearance on regular basis.
  • Followed USDA child nutrition menu patterns and requirements for grades served.
  • Communicated with students regarding food preferences to alleviate plate waste.
  • Oversaw daily child nutrition recordkeeping, including breakfast, lunch and snack food production records.
  • Promoted food services in email and social media with attention-grabbing photos to showcase new offerings.
  • Created work schedules, maintaining records of tardiness and absenteeism.
  • Inspected all work, storage and servicing areas to determine safety and sanitation compliance.
  • Developed departmental budget on annual basis in conjunction with District Business Manager.
  • Trained employees on correct cooking techniques, safety standards, USDA guidelines and performance strategies.
  • Kept food storage and preparation equipment in good working order to maximize safety and cost-efficiency of operations.
  • Maximized food quality by closely monitoring shipments, preparation and food handling by team members.
  • Motivated kitchen staff to be highly efficient and produce consistent quality.
  • Kept kitchen clean, neat and sanitized by implementing surface and equipment schedules and standards.
  • Enforced staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
  • Scheduled over 20 employees by assigning work schedules.
  • Supervised staff preparing and serving 1,400 meals per day at 3 different cooking sites.
  • Completed all paperwork, board reports, and state reimbursement claims.
  • Implemented new programs such as the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program.
  • Received the NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant and purchased new equipment for all 3 campuses.
  • Received a local farmer's market grant which gave students of the district access to different fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • Received a perfect Administrative Review with no findings.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited campus earnings at bank.

Workshop Instructor

Education Service Center Region 2
Corpus Christi, TX
08.2008 - 08.2010
  • Worked for 3 consecutive summers as an instructor at the Education Service Center during the Child Nutrition Summer Conference.
  • Instructed HACCP Training, Focus on the Customer and Implementing Your Local Wellness Policy.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Science Major in Food And Nutrition Science

Texas A&M University - Kingsville
Kingsville, TX
08.2006

High School Diploma -

Benavides High School
Benavides, Texas
05.1998

Skills

  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Communications
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Customer service
  • Organization
  • Inventory management
  • Team management
  • Team building
  • Project organization
  • MS Office
  • Training exercises
  • Weight management
  • Personable and friendly
  • Program leadership
  • Energetic personality
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Building relationships
  • Dedicated
  • Nutrition expert
  • Purchasing
  • Portioning understanding
  • Knowledge of System Design Software
  • Knowledge of TDA and USDA guidelines
  • Driven
  • Creative
  • Cake Decorator
  • Baker

Accomplishments

  • Awarding of NSLP Grant ( Once in San Diego and 3 times in Benavides)
  • Implemented the growth of our Breakfast in the Classroom.
  • Hosted a Baking and Cooking Camp
  • Hosted a Volleyball Camp
  • Implemented the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant..
  • Achieved 3 perfect Administrative Reviews.
  • Received 2 All Sports grants for sport equipment for our student athletes.
  • Received a Farmer's Market Grant.
  • Coached several all american cheerleaders.
  • Volleyball team made playoffs 1 year as a Head Coach.
  • Softball team made playoff 8 years in a row as an Assistant Coach

Timeline

Career and Technology Teacher

Benavides Independent School District
08.2016 - Current

Cheerleader Sponsor

Benavides Independent School District
08.2015 - Current

Junior High and High School Coach

Benavides Independent School District
09.2012 - Current

Director of Child Nutrition

Benavides Independent School District
07.2012 - Current

Workshop Instructor

Education Service Center Region 2
08.2008 - 08.2010

Director of Child Nutrition

San Diego Independent School District
08.2006 - 06.2012

Bachelor of Science - Human Science Major in Food And Nutrition Science

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

High School Diploma -

Benavides High School

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