Shawn Blakeslee
Union City,PA
Summary
Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
Union City Area School District
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Teach physical education to students sixth grade to twelfth grade utilizing various team sports to promote health and fitness.
- Coordinate with other schools to set up sporting events throughout the school year. Duties include scheduling games, officials, transportation, and eligibility.
Director of Food Services
LIFE NWPA
05.2020 - 04.2024
- Responsible for all food service operations in fifteen counties in three states. Assisted in company expansion working with vendors and contractors to design functional kitchens in each facility.
Director of Dining Services
LECOM at Village Square
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Responsible for all dietary operations including ordering, training, scheduling and discipline. Implementation of new menus and changing to a new meal ticket system.
Director of Dining Services
Aristacare
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Responsible for all dietary operations including scheduling, training, ordering, and hiring.
Food Service Director
Presque Isle Rehab & Nursing
05.2014 - 08.2016
- Responsible for all operations in the dietary department including; scheduling, training, hiring and all ordering.
- Also, lead the Food Committee and attend resident care plans with the interdisciplinarity team to discuss residents' plan of care. Involved in facility activities including cook outs, family dinners/brunches, and various catered events.
Food Service Director
Heathcare Services Group, Inc.
06.2010 - 01.2014
- Directed entire food service operation including hiring, promoting, evaluating and discipline. Delivered exceptional service through changing client needs.
- Created multiple inventory and payroll programs to increase profitability and decrease waste.
- Identified resident's food preferences and analyzed satisfaction surveys to develop an effective menu. Trained all dietary employees to ensure uniform knowledge and expectation.
Environmental Services Director
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
02.2004 - 06.2010
- Responsible for all housekeeping, laundry and floor care work completed in facility.
- Recognized by SAVA Senior Care for facility appearance, 2008 Blue Ribbon Award.
- Reorganized facility staff to optimize productivity to meet customers changing needs. Conducted safety audits, in-services and generated monthly reports for client.
Education
BS - Business Management
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA12-1999
Skills
- Training & development
- Computer literacy
- Restaurant management
- Team management
- Time management
- Conflict management
- Organizational skills
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Office
- Food management
- Cost control
- Operations management
- Management
- Budgeting
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Kitchen management
- Leadership
- Profit & loss
- Interviewing
- Customer service
- Kitchen experience
- Food service management
- Shift management
- Supervising experience
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
Certification
- Driver's License
- February 2023 to February 2029
- Pennsylvania Drivers License #24 179 318
- FSP Certified Food Safety Manager
- August 2022 to August 2027
- Certificate # 21857754
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher/Athletic Director
Union City Area School District
08.2024 - 07.2025
Director of Food Services
LIFE NWPA
05.2020 - 04.2024
Director of Dining Services
LECOM at Village Square
04.2019 - 05.2020
Director of Dining Services
Aristacare
08.2016 - 06.2018
Food Service Director
Presque Isle Rehab & Nursing
05.2014 - 08.2016
Food Service Director
Heathcare Services Group, Inc.
06.2010 - 01.2014
Environmental Services Director
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
02.2004 - 06.2010
BS - Business Management
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania