Serves as a CYS Food and Nutrition Specialist with responsibility for the oversight and operation of the food program in Child Development Centers, Family Child Care Homes, School-Age Programs, and Middle School and Teen Programs at Level 3 and above.Acts as Subject Matter Expert in nutritional needs of children from birth - 18 years of age.Conducts written observations/inspections in all CYS facilities, sites and homes (regardless of sponsorship) to meet USDA enrollment and Army requirements.Recruits and hires qualified Food Service Operation personnel utilizing Army CYS Standard Position Descriptions.Prepares separate healthy, balanced 4 - 6 week seasonal cycle menus for Child Development, SAS, and MST programs IAW USDA CACFP and Army policies i.e., portion sizes, meal patterns, and "seconds" requirements.

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Won 2015 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Backyard Barbecue competition in pork category; judged by Randy Mulder, Bistro Chef and winner of Food Network's Grocery Wars.Won 2016 Joint Base Lewis-McChord Backyard Barbecue competition in pork category.Senior Personnel Manager of an organization composed of 215 employees; supervises all organization matters to include planning and execution of all training, personnel assignments, promotions and reductions, vacation and pass program, awards and other administrative actions; manages and oversees in excess of $38 million of organizational equipment, supplies and property.

Served as the Future Operations Supervisor for an organization of over 3,500 employees; responsible for oversight and management of equipment and personnel resourcing requirements as pertains to global employment and operations, training exercises and equipment upgrade; ensured planning integration with upper-level and subordinate organizations; leveraged organizational processes to facilitate collaboration and parallel planning with all staff sections to synchronize efforts and achieve long term organizational goals.

Served as the Senior Maintenance Supervisor for an organization of over 1,300 employees; managed the maintenance program which provides services and support to over 30,000 employees on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA; monitored the organization’s equipment readiness for over 750 pieces of rolling stock including 150 mission critical systems, 1750 pieces of communications, Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE), and miscellaneous ground support equipment worth over $45 Million; coordinated maintenance requirements with support agencies in both North America and globally.

Won 1st place in 2011 and Runner up in 2010 during organization barbecue competition. Competed in and won the organization Halloween Chili Cook-off, 2011.Maintenance/Logistics Supervisor for an organization of over 300 employees; responsible for planning and coordination of maintenance operations of telecommunications and electronic equipment valued at $16.4 Million; supervised 400 lines of parts valued at more than $3 Million.

Prepared various barbecued and smoked meats which fed over 150 people on several occasions. Operated wood-smoked and charcoal grills. Served as part of a team preparing food at a satellite kitchen location. Followed hygiene practices to protect customers from food-borne illness. Held prepared foods at proper temperature throughout meal service, all in a deployed environment.Supervised an Electronic Maintenance Shop of eight technicians for an organization of over 1000 employees; supervised quality assurance and quality control inspections of over 3,000 weapons and commercial communications equipment to include laptop and desktop computers, night vision, cryptographic and radio communications devices; wrote and revised standard operating procedures relative to all maintenance shop operations; responsible for ensuring communications security and cryptographic equipment repair functions complied with Army and National Security Agency (NSA) specifications and policies.Deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM; performed as military liaison for maintenance contracts in excess of $12 million with KBR, Washington Group, Intl., and host nation contractors.

Efficiently filled a wide variety of drink orders in a short period of time while maintaining exceptional customer service and professional upkeep of bar area.Performed various financial transactions using cash register and associated POS devices. Responsible for maintaining efficient flow of drinks to the talent dressing rooms and dining room. Assisted in developing and executing marketing plans for special events. Responsible for making sure that the bar was always properly stocked. Maintained alcohol serving permit with the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission.Core Qualifications:Strong communication and networking skillsExtremely strong organizational skills Managerial and supervisory experience