Stan Garrison
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Executive Director of Nutritional Services with over 37 years of experience bringing leadership and strategic planning skills to manage all facets of food service operations. Holds significant experience in managing nutritional programs, developing wellness policies, and overseeing food services in various settings. Demonstrates strong ability to lead teams, maintain regulatory compliance, and enhance patient satisfaction through high-quality nutritional care. Past roles have shown notable success in improving service efficiency and optimizing dietary operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director of Food and Nutrition
Morrison Healthcare
Shreveport, Louisiana
10.2024 - Current
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Analyzed data to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Drove client satisfaction and improved support services to increase retention.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Collaborated with executive leadership team to develop long-term objectives that would drive success.
- Oversaw budgeting processes and ensured fiscal responsibility was maintained throughout the year.
- Represented the organization at industry events, conferences, and public meetings.
Child Nutrition Director
Taher Inc.
Bushland, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Oversee the daily operations of 5 campuses and manage all aspects of running a School District.
- Implemented and prepared comprehensive business plans to expand business.
- Leveraged market knowledge and studied competitive landscape to drive revenue.
- Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
- Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue.
District Manager
Crumbl cookie
Lubbock, TX
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Over saw daily store operations.
- Developed and enhanced sales and merchandising programs, positively impacting bottom-line profitability with strong growth.
- Cultivated positive rapport with associates and team leadership.
- Mentored team members by demonstrating best practices for sales and customer service.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
Food Service Director
Aladdin Food Management
Altus, OK
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Food Service Director at Western Oklahoma State College.
- Trained workers in food preparation, money handling and cleaning roles to facilitate quality program growth.
- Managed food service sales, costs and budget administration to keep operations in line with financial targets.
- Added new menu options by consulting with talented chef to develop new recipes based on local, seasonal ingredients.
- Oversaw operations for high-volume facility managing 1,000 daily meals.
Senior Operations Director
Chick-fil-A
Amarillo, TX
09.2009 - 07.2020
- Implemented methods to increase profit, productivity, quality and service through proven management tactics.
- Established and evaluated performance objectives and benchmarks.
- Analyzed expenses and financial reports to develop effective policies and budgets, resulting in significant increase in profits.
- Reviewed operational and financial information dashboards daily.
- Approved operational policies, procedures and standards while continuously evaluating staff to measure performance benchmarks.
- Reorganized operations by realigning production, maintenance and engineering requirements to meet financial targets.
- Led 120-member team and implemented proven tactics to boost productivity and support organizational mission.
- Annual sales was 8 million.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Leadership
Grace Christian University
Grand Rapids, MN01-2027
High School Diploma -
Lubbock High School
Lubbock, TX05-1997
Skills
- Budgeting
- Change Management
- Operations Management
- Process Improvement
- Profit & Loss
- Strategic Planning
- Vendor Management
- Supply Chain
- Microsoft
- Business Analysis
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Forecasting
- Project Management
- Team Management
- Lean
- Project Leadership
- Management
- Nutrition
- Food service management
- Supervising experience
- Kitchen experience
- Culinary experience
- Organizational skills
- Customer support
- Restaurant experience
- Leadership
- Financial planning
- Sales
- Google Docs
- Communication skills
Certification
- ServSafe
- Food Handler Certification
Personal Information
Relocation: Texas
Timeline
Senior Director of Food and Nutrition
Morrison Healthcare
10.2024 - Current
Child Nutrition Director
Taher Inc.
05.2023 - Current
District Manager
Crumbl cookie
12.2021 - 05.2023
Food Service Director
Aladdin Food Management
07.2020 - 12.2020
Senior Operations Director
Chick-fil-A
09.2009 - 07.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Organizational Leadership
Grace Christian University
High School Diploma -
Lubbock High School