Sunny Moody
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record specializing in relationship building and culinary education, by utilizing strategic planning, financial management and team leadership.
Skilled Pitmaster who's true passion is sharing the joy and healing power of BBQ, grilling, and live fire cooking by partnering with major organizations to help people overcome PTSD and Trauma through teaching culinary therapy. Backed by years of hands on experience in culinary courses, nutrition courses, the BBQ competition field, & catering.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Grilled Fit
2019 - Current
- Provided comprehensive meal plans, fitness plans, grilling techniques and recipes along with mindset training to help people create a long lasting healthy lifestyle.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Owner
MoodSwing BBQ
2018 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong professional relationships with clients and major organizations to promote their products, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Organized, trained and led teams for trade shows, special events, catering, demos and classes to showcase products and techniques that would attract new customers and businesses.
- Duties including: Culinary Teacher, Chef, Pitmaster, recipe development, Catering, Demos, Competition BBQ
Waitress
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill
2007 - 2011
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Crime Scene Analyst Intern
LVMPD
2006 - 2007
- Reinforced case integrity by maintaining strict chain-of-custody procedures while transporting evidence between laboratories and storage facilities.
- Implemented quality control measures within the laboratory setting, ensuring accurate results across all areas of forensic testing performed.
- Enhanced overall case management by maintaining organized records of all evidence, ensuring ease of retrieval for future reference or court proceedings.
- Identified and collected latent fingerprints, tire impressions, tool marks and other biological and physical evidence for investigation.
Education
Food Protection Manager
Certified
01-2023
Certified - Personal Trainer And Nutrition Coach
National Academy of Sports Medicine
01-2019
Bachelor of Science
Southern Utah Univerity
01-2005
Skills
- Small Business Operations
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Leadership and Team/Staff training
- Team oversight
- Event Planning
- Motivational Speaker
- Culinary Teacher
- Menu planning & Recipe development
- Experience Working with trauma-sensitive people including Veterans, First Responders and their Families through different organizations
- Food Safety & Sanitation
Timeline
Owner
Grilled Fit
2019 - Current
Owner
MoodSwing BBQ
2018 - Current
Waitress
Sammy's Woodfired Pizza & Grill
2007 - 2011
Crime Scene Analyst Intern
LVMPD
2006 - 2007
Food Protection Manager
Certified
Certified - Personal Trainer And Nutrition Coach
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Bachelor of Science
Southern Utah Univerity