Specializing in both contingent and retained recruiting for all positions both locally and across the United States. My passion is to match great candidates with the best position for them. I work with candidates and clients as a true partner, providing extensive support to find the right fit for both sides.If you are an employer seeking top-notch talent, or a dedicated professional seeking a new position in your industry — contact me today to learn how I can help or visit our website: www.goodwinrecruiting.com About Goodwin Recruiting:Goodwin Recruiting, recognized as one of Forbes America's Best Recruiting Firms 2023, is a full-service recruiting agency that was founded in hospitality. Our company was built on service, and as we have grown and expanded into a broad range of industries and specialties, that hospitality mentality has remained rooted at the core of everything we do. We are committed to providing highly-personalized services, tailored to each candidate and client we work with.  Across all business types, from executives to operators to administrative staff, each Goodwin Recruiting partner has an extensive background in his or her field of expertise. We speak your language, we know the ins and outs of recruiting, and we put our core values first, establishing game-changing partnerships with employers and job seekers alike.

(4 building campus of 250+ food businesses- including food trucks, CPG and retail products, caterers, and mealprep companies)Facility Management:*Daily walk-throughs- for cleanliness, kitchen health inspections, SOP's, and brand compliance. *Inventory, ordering, and stocking- of paper products, cleaning supplies, and chemicals for dishroom and bathrooms.*Building maintainance- plumbing, electrical, HVAC, coolers/freezers/ice machines, fire/hood safety, trash areas, and loading docks. *Managing the front desk- customer service requests, billing inquiries, and welcoming guests!

*Assisted cashiers and customers*Checking inventory and ordering product*Coordinated deliveries and negotiated with vendors*Product merchandising, pricing, and labeling *Ensuring a great guest experience at the store!Business Development Director:*Represented the company at tradeshows and industry events*Met with General Contractors and Architects to manage new restaurant openings and kitchen buildouts throughout GA, TN, and FL- organizing staging, shipping, and install teams so projects were coordinated effeciently and on schedule

Performed foodservice facility assessments, developed action plans and offered project management services. Specialties include: strategic planning, service training, purchasing, menu development, food safety initiatives, catering and beverage programs.

Consulted with owners, chefs and operators to find efficient and effective products for their business. Commercial kitchen design-build, renovation, and bid package estimation.

Worked with national restaurant chains to find custom food manufacturing solutions. Created brand awareness with custom label marketing, worked with purchasing and R&D teams to develop and match recipes, and offered products to ease labor and control food costs.

Regional Support Manager- to 31 corporate dining cafeterias throughout GA, TN and SC. -Developed action plans to hold chefs and gm's accountable to operational and marketing standards-Re-merchandised retail products in cafes- including counters, coolers and enterance tables to reflect clean, organized and seasonal selling environments to promote better sales. Ensured products were appropriately placed, priced and marketed with current promotions-Food demos- arranged product samplings and tastings to push slow moving items and create excitement for new products Catering and Event Sales Manager- Acuity Brands Lighting- Conference Center-Sold over $500k in food and beverage in the last 14 months-Increased sales by $300k over previous management-Built strong relationships and grew repeat business from over 40 accounts-Transformed customer service environment and broadened the scope of business -Operationally, set-up and broke down between 20-30 events per week

Accountable for day-to-day operations of the restaurant. Responsible for cash management, inventory, purchasing, and weekly promotions.Staff management of 22- including recruitment, new hire paperwork, training, scheduling, and payroll.

Microtel & Hawthorn Suites Brands-Responsible for 16 national contracts, including rate negotiation and RFP administration-- resulting in $1.4 million in revenue for the brands. -Planned and exhibited at 7 international tradeshows in 2 years.-Performed brand presentations at corporate offices nationwide- Managed a 36k expense budget, catering, sales kits, and collateral logistics. -Developed agency education programs--- including lunch and learns, coffee breaks, "surprise and delight" events, marketing drop-offs and customer appreciation events.-Met and exceeded, activity and sales goals, to meet bonus every quarter. Franchise Field Support- Responsible for working with hotel mgrs to manage/identify revenue opportunities on a local level, including sales and marketing action plans, and served as liaison to gaining national account business.

14-week program through restaurant/catering operations, kitchen/menu development, pastry, floral, event planning and sales.

Receptionist for customer inquiries, invoicing, and payment.Customer Service "Associate of the Year"- gained from customer comment cards.