Rene' Hooks
Montello
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in food safety and kitchen support at Necedah Area School District. Recognized for reliability and efficiency in food preparation and inventory management, ensuring compliance with health standards. Proven ability to collaborate effectively and maintain high cleanliness standards, contributing to a positive experience for the students.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
School Kitchen Aide
Necedah Area School District
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Prepared and organized food items for daily meal service, ensuring adherence to health standards.
- Assisted kitchen staff in food preparation, maintaining high levels of efficiency and cleanliness.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and reporting shortages to ensure timely replenishment.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively, adhering to operational protocols for safety compliance.
Housekeeping Aide
Northwoods Resort
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of guest rooms and common areas.
- Assisted with laundry services, ensuring timely availability of fresh linens.
- Utilized cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold high standards of hygiene and sanitation.
Secretary
Rural Insurance
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed scheduling and calendar organization for executive team
- Coordinated communication between departments to enhance operational efficiency
- Processed incoming correspondence, ensuring timely distribution and response
- Maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval and storage accuracy
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
Benefits Coordinator/Buyer
Rockwell Automation
01.1978 - 10.2017
- Managed procurement processes for automation components, ensuring timely availability and cost efficiency.
- Developed strategic supplier relationships, enhancing negotiation outcomes and material quality.
- Analyzed market trends to inform purchasing strategies and drive competitive advantage.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing sourcing initiatives, improving procurement efficiency and collaboration.
- Monitored inventory levels to optimize stock management and reduce excess or shortages.
- Implemented best practices in supply chain management, resulting in improved operational workflows.
- Conducted vendor evaluations to assess performance and align with organizational goals.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Coordinated benefits enrollment and eligibility processes for employees across multiple departments.
- Provided guidance on benefits administration to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richland Center High School
Richland Center05-1976
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Chef support
- Food safety
- Safe food handling
Timeline
School Kitchen Aide
Necedah Area School District
09.2023 - 10.2025
Housekeeping Aide
Northwoods Resort
06.2020 - 09.2020
Secretary
Rural Insurance
10.2017 - 05.2018
Benefits Coordinator/Buyer
Rockwell Automation
01.1978 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Richland Center High School