In my role as Food Service Director for Duarte USD, I lead the operations across ten schools and two business agents, where my team and I are responsible for delivering approximately 600,000 meals each year on a budget of $3 million. My strategic direction has expanded the service scope while orchestrating a 30-district purchasing cooperative that has significantly slashed food costs through savvy bidding strategies. This role involves conducting rigorous internal audits and adhering to health department inspections to maintain stellar compliance with safety and HACCP regulations—a commitment I've upheld throughout my 13-year tenure.I take pride in driving wellness initiatives that impact over 4,000 students, cultivating an environment that not only supports nutritional health but also nurtures our staff, maintaining a 95% retention rate. My leadership philosophy is rooted in fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture, which extends into how I've designed and implemented a detailed profit and loss framework from the ground up. This framework helps track and manage food costs, inventory wastage, and vendor relations, enhancing our financial oversight and optimizing resource allocation.On the culinary front, I have revamped our menu offerings and introduced new à la carte items, boosting meal sales significantly and increasing overall service satisfaction. Moreover, I spearheaded the adoption of an advanced POS system that not only saved us $100,000 but also revolutionized our transactional processes. My team and I continuously strive to engage our community through innovative marketing strategies, like themed meals and special events, which have increased meal participation by about 30% and greatly enriched customer engagement.

Managing a talented team of 14 professionals, we successfully executed mission-critical projects with a robust budget, consistently delivering on strategic objectives and key performance indicators.My role required a deep dive into the intricacies of architectural, electrical, and mechanical engineering. I led my team in conducting thorough data analyses and creating comprehensive reports and spreadsheets that supported informed decision-making at all organizational levels. My commitment to leveraging technology saw the implementation of automation in our data collection processes, markedly improving data quality and productivity, which in turn, enabled advanced, data-driven decision-making throughout the company.Through strategic process and system optimizations, we achieved significant annual cost savings, increased production efficiency by 20%, and reduced required man-hours by 10%. These initiatives not only bolstered our operational capabilities but also demonstrated our commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency.

I was known as the jack of all trades with the group that I consulted for. I worked in 2 different regions over the time with Parsons. I worked in the Field and then was asked to work in the Central Office, after the project in the region was coming to a close.

As a Consultant Food Service Director, I successfully drove the management and financial transformation of district-wide food service operations. My expertise in strategic marketing initiatives and stakeholder engagement resulted in enhanced customer satisfaction and revenue growth.Under my leadership, I spearheaded a financial turnaround within two years, converting a previously struggling operation into a profitable enterprise, marking a 400% improvement in the bottom line. This remarkable achievement showcased my ability to drive financial success and elevate the financial health of the organization.I successfully led a comprehensive operational compliance initiative, ensuring adherence to HACCP & Safety regulations. This meticulous approach resulted in passing all inspections and maintaining a stellar safety record, strengthening the organization's commitment to food safety and compliance.As a strategic liaison between parents, administrators, and staff, I played a pivotal role in fostering strong stakeholder relations. My collaborative approach and effective communication resulted in retaining valuable accounts during the rebid process, reinforcing the organization's reputation for reliability and excellence.Relevant