Sarah Jones
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Food and Nutrition Director with expertise in program design and operational leadership, driving community nourishment initiatives. Proven track record of enhancing wellness and efficiency in diverse foodservice environments. Committed to creating sustainable impact through strategic planning and execution.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager, Child Nutrition Services
Bellevue Union School District
Santa Rosa, CA
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Orchestrated the development and execution of a comprehensive school foodservice program, ensuring USDA compliance and elevating meal quality standards, resulting in improved nutritional outcomes for over 1,600 students within half a year.
- Built alliances with 10+ local organizations, driving a 30% boost in community participation within six months and amplifying outreach for school nutrition programs.
- Streamlined grant application workflows and developed comprehensive compliance strategies, leading to a 20% increase in funding for school nutrition initiatives within six months, significantly bolstering program sustainability.
Wine Educator & Guest Experiences
Kistler Vineyards
Forestville, CA
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Coordinated cross-functional planning with the operations director to develop a dynamic event series, resulting in a 20% boost in attendee numbers over five months and strengthening community outreach initiatives.
- Curated private wine tasting events by incorporating interactive storytelling and personalized service, resulting in a 40% increase in repeat attendance and strengthening community engagement.
- Collaborated with culinary teams to develop innovative food pairings, resulting in a 40% increase in guest satisfaction scores within six months and fostering higher event engagement.
Director Of Hospitality & Events
Quivira Vineyards & Winery
Healdsburg, CA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across marketing, operations, and design to deliver large-scale events annually, resulting in a 35% increase in attendee satisfaction scores and enhanced brand engagement.
- Orchestrated daily tasting room operations, leading a team of 8 staff members to increase guest satisfaction scores by 20% and reduce service wait times by 15%, ensuring a consistently high-quality experience.
- Implemented sustainable landscaping practices and interactive educational activities that improved environmental awareness among visitors, contributing to a more immersive and eco-friendly environment.
Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Arizona Cardinals/NFL
Tempe, USA
07.2015 - 07.2020
- Led staffing strategy development for foodservice operations, scaling team sizes from 15 to over 50 personnel, which facilitated the consistent delivery of more than 300 meals daily and enhanced operational efficiency by reducing waste and resource costs by 20%.
- Developed and launched a comprehensive corporate employee breakfast and lunch program, enhancing employee engagement and fostering a collaborative work environment, resulting in a 30% increase in satisfaction scores within half a year.
- Spearheaded on-site nutrition consultations during team travels, providing tailored dietary guidance that contributed to quicker recovery times and increased athlete readiness by 10%.
- Fostered collaborative partnerships with coaching staff to develop customized nutrition strategies, leading to enhanced team cohesion and a measurable 15% improvement in overall performance metrics.
Director Of Nutrition Services
Mountainside Fitness
Phoenix, AZ
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Led the conceptualization and development of a cold-pressed juice bar, achieving a 40% increase in customer retention over six months by implementing innovative product formulations and personalized customer loyalty programs.
- Developed and launched a comprehensive nutrition analysis and coaching program across 17 gym locations, resulting in a 30% rise in member satisfaction within six months by enhancing personalized health plans.
- Spearheaded marketing initiatives for the nutrition program, engaging personal training and leadership teams to boost visibility among gym members, leading to a 25% growth in program revenue within six months.
Dietetic Technician & Resident Yoga Teacher
Rosewood Center for Eating Disorders
Tempe, AZ
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Partnered with RDs to develop and customize medical nutrition therapy plans for eating disorder patients, leading to a 30% improvement in treatment adherence rates within the first six months.
- Conducted comprehensive monitoring of group meals and dietary patterns, identifying key areas for improvement that contributed to a 45% increase in adherence levels and fostering stronger client engagement.
- Delivered targeted nutrition education to individuals under the supervision of Registered Dietitians, contributing to a 25% reduction in nutritional deficiencies among patients receiving treatment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Program strategy and development
- Project management
- Organizational leadership
- Financial management
- Communication skills
- Grant management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Team leadership
- Nutritional analysis
Certification
- ServSafe Manager Certification ServSafe 02/2024 - Present
- Registered Yoga Teacher 07/2009 - Present
Volunteer Experience
Farm to Pantry, Volunteer Gleaner, Windsor, CA, 2022-08, Present
Timeline
Program Manager, Child Nutrition Services
Bellevue Union School District
02.2024 - 06.2025
Wine Educator & Guest Experiences
Kistler Vineyards
02.2023 - 01.2024
Director Of Hospitality & Events
Quivira Vineyards & Winery
06.2021 - 06.2022
Director of Food & Nutrition Services
Arizona Cardinals/NFL
07.2015 - 07.2020
Director Of Nutrition Services
Mountainside Fitness
04.2013 - 07.2015
Dietetic Technician & Resident Yoga Teacher
Rosewood Center for Eating Disorders
04.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
Arizona State University
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