To obtain a challenging position that empowers me to use my management and people skills while allowing flexibility for future growth within an organization.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Nutrition Manager
Arkansas Early Learning
10.2023 - 04.2024
Streamlined meal preparation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced food waste.
Implemented food safety protocols that consistently exceeded local regulatory standards, minimizing risk for clients and staff alike.
Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations governing dietary guidelines by staying current on relevant legislation.
Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nutrition team, striving for excellence in all aspects of service delivery.
Conducted detailed nutritional assessments, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting meal plans accordingly.
Designed educational materials for clients, promoting better understanding of healthy eating habits and overall wellness.
Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Quality Assurance Technician
PECO FOODS
09.2022 - 10.2023
Evaluate all raw chicken products based on specific evaluations for each product code
Follow all HACCP guidelines for all metal detectors and dip tanks, evaluate the levels of chlorine and PAA in those tanks
Follow USDA guidelines for production of raw food products
Check and record all scale calibrations to ensure proper weights
Check food Temps to ensure food safety
Check all box weights and box seals
Check all printed labels to ensure all information is included on labels by USDA guidelines.
Retail Store Manager
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas
01.2016 - 09.2022
Responsible for the daily operations of the retail operation
Hiring, training and termination of employees
Trained and Supervised all employees in production area as well as front cashiers and floor
Merchandising End Caps and textile racks
Labor schedules budgeting and forecasting and
All daily reports and paperwork
Safety meetings and safety reports
Customer relations
All daily cash procedures
Successfully increased profits in two Goodwill locations, Newport and Paragould.
Staffmark Temp Service
St. Bernard Hospital and Health Care Center
10.2015 - 01.2016
Worked as a service attendant in the cafeteria
Checked hot and cold food Temps
Restocked coolers
Served food items to customers
Ran the cash register
Maintained the HACCP and Health guidelines for the safety of the food
Cleaned and sanitized work areas and dining room area.
Food Production Supervisor
McPherson Prison
01.2015 - 11.2015
Supervised food production in the kitchen
Issued inmates tools
Maintain food temperatures and standards
Maintain food safety standards.
Director of Operations
Fresh Ideas Management
07.2010 - 10.2015
Responsible for all foodservice operations for the dining hall, snack bar, coffee shop and catering service
Hiring, training and terminations of all employees
Ordering and receiving of all food products
All inventory processes
Follow all guidelines for food safety
Budgeting and profit and loss statements
Cash handling, bank deposits
All daily and weekly paperwork
Accounts receivable and account payable
Menu development
All signage.
Food Service Director
AmeriServe, Inc
07.2003 - 07.2010
Responsible for the overall operation of all campus foodservice programs
Responsible for the daily operations of the unit
Overseeing and directing foodservice staff
Hiring, training and termination of employees
Labor schedules and payroll
Ordering and receiving, menu planning, budgeting, and inventory control
Production of the cafeteria and all caterings including weekly and monthly specials
Sanitation.
Food Service Director
AmeriServe, Inc
06.2002 - 07.2003
Responsible for the overall operation of a multi-unit campus
Responsible for the daily operations of residential foodservice
Overseeing and directing the management team of total campus
Ordering and receiving, menu planning, budgeting and inventory control
Production of the cafeteria and all caterings including weekly and monthly specials
Sanitation of the units.
Director of Board Operations
AmeriServe, Inc
12.2000 - 06.2002
Responsible for the daily operations of the cafeteria
Ordering and receiving, menu planning, and budgeting
Production of the cafeteria, catering, outside deliveries of Hook-Up Truck Driving School, and three private schools as well as weekly and monthly specials
Labor schedules, including outside foodservice deliveries, hiring, training and termination of employees
Sanitation of the unit.
Production Manager
AmeriServe, Inc
07.2000 - 12.2000
Ordering and receiving, inventory control
Production of the cafeteria, catering, outside deliveries of Hook-Up Truck Driving School and three private schools as well as weekly and monthly specials
Hiring, training and termination of employees
Sanitation of the unit.
Assistant Manager/Production Manager
AmeriServe, Inc
11.1994 - 07.2000
Ordering and receiving, inventory control
Production and menu planning for the unit and special events
Sanitation of the unit
Supervising Work Study Students
Hiring, training and termination of employees.
Production Manager
ServiceMaster
02.1993 - 11.1994
Ordering, receiving, and inventory control
Production of the unit and catering
Sanitation of the unit
Menu Planning
Education
B.S. in Business Administration -
Cumberland College
Williamsburg, KY
05.1989
Skills
Profit & Loss
Food Production
Menu Planning
Food Service Management
Catering
Forecasting
Food Safety
Quality Assurance
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Operations Manager/Purchaser, Food and Nutrition at CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Gastonia, NCOperations Manager/Purchaser, Food and Nutrition at CaroMont Regional Medical Center-Gastonia, NC