Just taking a little break to beat this disease...Non Hodgekins Lymphoma. Diagnosed in May 2011..I stopped working March 2013 when infection took over my cheek...exhaustion set in because of secondary cancer ...caused from chemo/radiation... Follicular Lymphoma (MDS) (-same as Robin Roberts channel 7 anchor). Will be going into Rush July,3 for Stem Cell Transplant (4-6 week stay)

Planned, organized, directed and evaluated daily food production operations at two hospital campuses. Direction given to cooks and a purchasing agent on performance standards and weekly inventory. Coordinated labor schedules of dietary employees. Implemented a new patient menu and written recipes in accordance with the state hazard analysis critical control point format ( HACCP). Held weekly meetings with cooks and the purchasing agent to ensure performance standards and best practices were being adhered to. Worked closely with special functions coordinators and various departments to ensure the proper presentation and execution of catered events. Conducted employee performance evaluations on a yearly basis.

Viewed first hand ways to open a restaurant. Started and organized a breakfast operation. Implemented sanitation and HACCCP techniques to the existing kitchen staff. Coordinated banquet parties which included menu planning. Maintain responsibility for staff scheduling and record keeping, which included costing and ordering food. Maximized revenue by revising outdated menu and analyzing patron feedback. Increase profits by catering lunch items to an afterschool program.