Rene Guerra
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Senior Operations and Project Management Leader with over 15 years of experience in federal and military sectors, specializing in large-scale food service, logistics, procurement, and facility operations. Proven track record in managing cross-functional projects from inception to completion, ensuring stakeholder alignment, risk management, and adherence to timelines and budgets. Recognized for developing high-performing teams and driving initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Complex Food Service Administrator
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Beaumont, TX
02.2022 - Current
- Lead complex, multi-site operational and capital projects from scope definition through implementation, including kitchen redesigns and equipment lifecycle replacement.
- Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to support institutional and regional goals.
- Coordinate efforts across leadership, procurement, warehouse operations, safety, and external vendors.
- Develop project plans, timelines, work estimates, and lifecycle documentation.
- Create standardized implementation playbooks, equipment specs, and operating templates.
- Monitor project milestones and communicate risks, issues, and expectations.
- Execute and manage contracts for food distribution, chemicals, equipment service, and professional services.
- Provide work direction, coaching, and performance oversight of supervisors and staff.
- Lead change management efforts and staff transitions to new processes and equipment.
- Analyze and execute transition plans to conclude projects and hand off to steady-state operations.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - Business / Management
University of Phoenix
El Paso, TX02-2021
Food Service & Logistics Specialist
U.S. Army
Skills
- Project & Program Management
- Cross-Functional Alignment
- Stakeholder Management
- Contract Management
- Vendor Negotiations
- Operational Excellence
- Process Improvement
- Multi-Site Food Service Operations
- Facility Operations
- Procurement
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Risk Identification
- Risk Mitigation
- Issue Resolution
- Change Management
- Implementation Planning
- Staff Leadership
- Coaching
- Performance Management
- Executive-Level Communication
- Status Reporting
- Budget Oversight
- Forecasting
- Cost Control
- Compliance
- Auditing
- Regulatory Adherence
Timeline
Complex Food Service Administrator
Federal Bureau of Prisons
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Applied Science - Business / Management
University of Phoenix
Food Service & Logistics Specialist
U.S. Army