Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Work Preference
Work Availability
Interests
Timeline
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Shanita Castle

Shanita Castle

CEO - Culinary Producer - Chef
Atlanta,GA

Summary

Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO/Culinary Producer/Real Estate Developer

Castle's Catering, LLC
12.2010 - Current
  • Business Development , Bookkeeping, Culinary Logistics/Production , Client Relations/Customer Service , Hiring/Firing/Managing Staff , Event Planning, Restaurant Real Estate Development
  • Culinary Production for Hollywood Premiers, Studio and Indie Productions, and Major Entertainment Industries Entities
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.
  • Fostered strong relationships with industry partners to expand business opportunities.
  • Secured financing for critical projects through negotiation of favorable loan terms with financial institutions or investors.
  • Made large-scale financial decisions and supervised company spending to reduce material losses and maximize profits.
  • Updated business processes, products and team makeups to generate more business opportunities and cater to audience needs.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
  • Led design and development of commercial buildings.
  • Obtained building and specialty permits from local jurisdictional agencies.
  • Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.
  • Developed and implemented construction plans according to client specifications and expectations.
  • Negotiated labor contracts with general contractors and subcontractors.

Culinary Instructor

Parker Anderson and Summer Art Academy
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Coordinated extracurricular activities such as cooking competitions to enhance teamwork and showcase student talent.
  • Implemented individualized learning strategies, accommodating diverse learning styles and fostering student success.
  • Contributed to development of school-wide culinary events, fostering sense of community and showcasing student achievements.
  • Promoted healthy eating habits by integrating nutrition education into course content.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to create cohesive curriculum, ensuring consistency in teaching methods and subject matter.
  • Incorporated cultural diversity into lessons by exploring traditional cuisines from around world.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized classroom environment conducive to effective learning experiences.
  • Cultivated positive classroom culture where creativity was valued while emphasizing food safety practices.

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Learning and Behavioral Center
03.2009 - 12.2010
  • Cooking and nutrition instruction to children 2 to 18 years of age with behavioral disorders (OCD, ADD, Autism, Socially delayed, etc.)
  • Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel, and ground transportation.
  • Anticipated potential challenges in daily operations and devised appropriate solutions to maintain uninterrupted workflow in executive office.
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
  • Optimized scheduling efficiency by coordinating meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements for CEO.
  • Maintained confidentiality by handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Improved team collaboration by acting as liaison between CEO, executive team, and staff members.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Boosted morale with event planning and coordination of company-wide functions, celebrations, or gatherings.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Managed mail and both incoming and outgoing correspondence, mail, email and faxes.
  • Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
  • Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.

Nutrition Consultant/CEO

Long Life Lessons
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Business Development, Bookkeeping, Scheduling, Personal Chef Work, Meal/Lifestyle Planning, Client Relations
  • Increased client adherence to dietary recommendations through motivational interviewing techniques and ongoing support.
  • Enhanced client understanding of food labels and ingredients, empowering them to make informed dietary decisions.
  • Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment and cleaned grills, griddles and ovens.
  • Recommended menu items for new dish development, holidays and special events.

Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant

The Elegant Experience
01.2007 - 08.2009
  • Managed Staff: Executives and Event, Business Development, Business Logistics, Hiring/Firing, Event Planning, Personal Assistant/Chef Assistant
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.

Senior Operations Manager/Vegan Chef

Gobble Green
01.2009 - 03.2009
  • Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
  • Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
  • Increased team productivity, providing ongoing training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff members.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance across all aspects of operations by staying current on industry standards while implementing necessary policies or procedures accordingly..
  • Managed complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.

Certified Nutrition Consultant

Jenny Craig Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Assisted Clients in Setting and Reaching Weight Loss Goals, Meal/Lifestyle Planning, Client Relations, Bookkeeping, Scheduling, Cold Calling, Providing Excellent Customer Service in Commission Based Work Environment
  • Analyzed complex nutritional data to effectively communicate relevant information to clients in digestible format.
  • Educated clients on importance of balanced diet, emphasizing role of macronutrients and micronutrients in overall wellness.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Biology, Pre-Medicine

Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
05.2006

Skills

  • Effective Decision Making
  • Operational Excellence
  • Customer Focus
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Consulting
  • Profit & Loss
  • Executive Presence
  • Negotiation
  • Relationship Management
  • Revenue Generation
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Customer Relations
  • Business Development
  • Operations Management
  • Product development and expansion
  • Client Engagement
  • Recipe Development
  • Menu Planning

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkPart Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leaveHealthcare benefitsPaid time offFlexible work hoursWork from home optionStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programs

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Culinary Instructor

Parker Anderson and Summer Art Academy
01.2011 - 01.2014

CEO/Culinary Producer/Real Estate Developer

Castle's Catering, LLC
12.2010 - Current

Executive Assistant to Chief Executive Officer

Learning and Behavioral Center
03.2009 - 12.2010

Senior Operations Manager/Vegan Chef

Gobble Green
01.2009 - 03.2009

Nutrition Consultant/CEO

Long Life Lessons
01.2008 - 12.2010

Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant

The Elegant Experience
01.2007 - 08.2009

Certified Nutrition Consultant

Jenny Craig Corporation
01.2006 - 01.2007

Bachelors of Science - Biology, Pre-Medicine

Spelman College

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