MICHAEL J. PRICE
Avondale Estates,GA
Summary
Creative and Results Driven Operations Leader skillful in executing effective operating rhythms and management systems structures. Expertise in analyzing, articulating and solving various problems. Analytical and organized professional comfortable working independently or as part of team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COVID - 19 Screening Operations and Site Lead
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
11.2020 - Current
- Worked with on site teams to process up to 700+ screening samples per day
- Uncovered connections between data elements and processes, employees and business structures, worked with administration to streamline these processes for greatest efficiency.
- Developed and submitted strategy and initiative reports to highlight current actions and proposed changes to Director and EVP.
- Created barcode system for processing information to on campus lab.
- Created several dynamic Excel documents for daily use of data processing
Catering Director
Aramark @ Charleston Southern University
North Charleston, South Carolina
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Manage food, staff and inventory for high level events to include donor dinners, Board of Trustee functions and commencements.
- Scheduling and labor budgeting for department with staff ranging from 2 to 20 crew
- Negotiate contracts with supply vendors to provide food, linen, rental items and temporary staffing as needed.
- Work closely with culinary staff to design menu around client needs and ensure quality ingredients and processes.
- Built employee training manual, business statement and standard operating procedures
Team Lead
Emory Healthcare - Food And Nutrition Services
Atlanta , Georgia
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation, monitoring food safety and sanitation standards.
- Investigated and integrated enhanced service and team management strategies to boost patient / customer relations.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
Catering Operations Manager
Sodexo @Georgia Tech
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Investigated and integrated enhanced service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Coordinated with event planners for floor and table layouts, guest numbers and overall catering needs while maintaining a $2 million budget
Catering Manager and Interim Director
Sodexo @ Belmont University
Nashville , Tennessee
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed all aspects of business with current yearly volume of 1 million in sales and inventory of 1/2 million in food and equipment
- Refined event presentation and created sophisticated and elegant catering experiences that exceeded culinary and service expectations while enhancing client program objectives
- Cultivated client and customer relationships to ensure highest level of rapport and satisfaction while retaining allegiance to business goals and core values of company
- Built and mentored solid team of catering professionals who shared same level commitment and passion to catering: quality presentation, customer service, and professionalism
Catering Manager
Sodexo @Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2013 - 11.2015
- Ability to provide oversight and coordination of more than 30 events daily while ensuring technical accuracy upon delivery while upholding exceptional service standards.
- Proven ability to build and mentor solid team of catering professionals who share same level commitment and passion to catering: quality presentation, customer service, and professionalism
- Demonstrated knowledge of high-end, high profile, high volume catering for casual, fine dining, and banquet management.
- Worked with upper management to streamline and implement detailed employee handbook, training manual and department guidelines.
Education
G.E.D -
Technical College System Of Georgia
Clarkston, GA2016
Associate of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Administration
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA2002
Skills
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional teams leadership
- Critical Thinking and Adaptability
- Administrative Support
- Event oversight
- Exceptional time management skills
- Invoice Processing
- Scheduling proficiency
- Client engagement
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft OneDrive
Certification
2019
National Restaurant Association Education Foundation
ServeSafe and HAACP preparation
Timeline
COVID - 19 Screening Operations and Site Lead
Emory University
11.2020 - Current
Catering Director
Aramark @ Charleston Southern University
11.2019 - 11.2020
Team Lead
Emory Healthcare - Food And Nutrition Services
07.2018 - 11.2019
Catering Operations Manager
Sodexo @Georgia Tech
03.2017 - 03.2018
Catering Manager and Interim Director
Sodexo @ Belmont University
11.2015 - 03.2017
Catering Manager
Sodexo @Emory University
04.2013 - 11.2015
G.E.D -
Technical College System Of Georgia
Associate of Science - Hotel And Restaurant Administration
Ashworth College
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