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Direct and manage urban school district food and nutrition program with sound business practices, federal, state, and local regulations. Increased student participation by 20% implementing nutritionally sound menus and service systems ( Afterschool supper program, At-Risk Snack Program, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, and Summer Food Service Programs) Established professional training program for increased productivity, culinary improvement, and Food Service Excellence Awards. Developed a… Show more Direct and manage urban school district food and nutrition program with sound business practices, federal, state, and local regulations. Increased student participation by 20% implementing nutritionally sound menus and service systems ( Afterschool supper program, At-Risk Snack Program, Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program, and Summer Food Service Programs) Established professional training program for increased productivity, culinary improvement, and Food Service Excellence Awards. Developed a management team, standard operating procedures, community partnerships, and financial model improving the financial status by 100% in five years. Show less

Independence, Missouri

Opened a corporate kitchen for high volume manufacturing business. Responsible for all aspects of food service, staffing, purchasing, catering, personnel, and customer service.

Blue Springs, Missouri

Assisted in implementing a breakfast program for this suburban school district.

University Academy

Managed all aspects of food service and catering in this urban charter school.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Managed two corporate cafeterias at Summit Technology campus within budget and regulatory guidelines. Transitioned company into Long Term Care Food Services at Bishop Spencer Place. Supervised staff professional and unit staff. Nutritional care and service of the senior adult as part of the overall healthcare team.

Lenexa, Kansas

Supervised and established meal service program for this multiple building continuum of care for the senior adult. Organization was in the red financially after 10 years of management contracts. Established staffing, purchasing, training, and customer service systems for increased satisfaction and financial profitability.

Lee'S Summit, Missouri

Responsible for menu nutrient analysis, promotions, and supervision of daily operations in this suburban school district.

Kansas City, Missouri Area, Little Rock, Ar, New Orleans, La, Ardmore, Ok

All levels of food service management in the Health Care Services Division. Recipient of Marriott Corporation Awards: Rookie of the 1986, Marketing Award, 1988, and Marriott Award of Excellence, 1991, member of management team.

Bachelor'S Degree, Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General

Activities and Societies: Omicron Nu Honor Society

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Family And Consumer Sciences /Food And Nutrition