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Carlsbad, Ca, Us

Carlsbad, California, United States

Carlsbad, Ca

•Implemented commercialization process improvements by identifying bottle necks in the commercialization process.•Coordinated with Quality Control and R&D to update testing guidelines to identify concerns at formulation development and reduce Quality Control review time by 30% during blend commercialization.•Streamlined the formulations request process by creating a document and process improvement which will help to ensure all customer requirements will be met during development. •Cross trained within R&D to decrease time taken to review new blend commercialization requests by 40%, allowing overall reduction in time to complete commercialization process. •Improved the commercialization process by absorbing tasks from other departments resulting in fewer errors, better traceability, and faster processing times. •Subject matter expert on SAP commercialization/master data functions and transactions for the Research and Development Department.•Acted as a Formulation Scientist resulting in the formulation of over 80+ blends for multiple Sales Reps.•Performed multiple PDM audits and support PDM users as a subject matter expert in day to day operations, acting as an administrator on the PDM system.

Encinitas, California

• Opened the Lazy Acres Encinitas location on time and maintaining 40%+ margin month over month• Managed 50 employees in the daily preparation of over 100 different deli items, over 30 hot food items, catering orders while ensuring customers received the highest level of service• Managed department purchasing and inventory control to ensure minimal waste each week• Implemented Department standard operating procedures, minimum order quantities, and training plans for all team leads

Carlsbad, California

• Earned a grade of 99% by the San Diego County Health Department during store opening inspection.• Managed 20 employees in the daily preparation of deli items and catering orders• Received three Customer Service Awards for outstanding service

Uss Rushmore

•Managed 60+ Sailors and Marines in the daily operations of the Supply Department (Food Service, Logistics, and Ship Services) for two years.•Managed the transportation and warehousing of 300+ pallets of food that was transported to USS Rushmore via helicopter on a monthly basis. •Coordinated with three departmental supervisors the maintenance of training programs, qualification programs, and physical fitness programs; resulting in the Supply Department being the most qualified department on board USS Rushmore two years in a row.•Qualified and managed 36 personnel for the assignment and completion of 2,405 different maintenance checks, ensuring that all related equipment is maintained to the highest level of mission readiness. •Guided over 30 sailors on career decisions, resulting in a retention rate of over 70% (Average is 55-60%).•Created a training program that resulted in over fifteen Culinary Specialists advancing to the next rank.•Managed over 150 line items valued at over $500,000 required for the daily operation of the Food Service Division.•Improved and implemented new procedures resulting in a 25% decrease in food waste in 2015.•Monitored, maintained, and forecasted inventory levels for daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly requirements.•Organized, scheduled, and maintained security force weapons and watch standing qualifications for 50+ Sailors.•Executed and tracked the preparation for ten major inspections; resulting in all inspection receiving an average grade of 98% (Standard is 90%).•Coordinated with Logistic Specialists to order and receive required items while overseas, directly resulting in the mission readiness of the command.•Established a maintenance organization system to track departmental maintenance requirements, increasing efficiency of the maintenance program by automating manual processes.•Managed the maintenance and repair of 53 common and living areas along with 64 work areas to everything remained up to naval standard.

Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital/Uss Rushmore/Uss Denver

•Managed and led the preparation and serving of meals in multiple dining rooms, serving over 3,000 meals daily.•Managed and directed two Culinary Specialists in the daily preparation of over 1000 portions of freshly baked goods•Responsible for the planning and preparation of special baked and pastry items for numerous special functions, including special meals for US Navy Surgeon General•Trained five Culinary Specialists in basic/advanced cake decorating skill, due to receiving a multitude of special cake requests while I was on staff, including many that were requested with a less than 24 hour turnaround time•Maintained over 50 military and civilian training records, which included over 20 required documents •Completed three full training file audits with an average score of 97%•Created a training program that resulted in over fifteen Culinary Specialists advance to next rank•Created and managed menus in accordance with Naval standards for 21 day cycle meal schedule and any special events which included high ranking naval officers and foreign dignitaries•Maintained over 50 military and civilian training records that included sanitation certifications, protected health information training records, and Department of Defense required training.

Del Mar, Ca

A five star restaurant in San Diego. I prepared food and dealt with customers on a nightly basis. I was also asked to work many special events.

Master'S In Organizational Leadership, Business Administration And Management, General

Hotel And Restaurant Management, Bachelors