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Lombard, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Woodridge, Illinois, United States

Managed business specific data in master software system to support inventory, ingredient, recipe, and menu modules. Provided support as it relates to product master data and master recipes to field operators in over 600 school districts of varying sizes, including Chicago Public Schools.• Generated and expanded on business specific ingredient list resulting in a reliable resource for field operators to easily access more than 2000 ingredient’s information needed for ordering, links to… Show more Managed business specific data in master software system to support inventory, ingredient, recipe, and menu modules. Provided support as it relates to product master data and master recipes to field operators in over 600 school districts of varying sizes, including Chicago Public Schools.• Generated and expanded on business specific ingredient list resulting in a reliable resource for field operators to easily access more than 2000 ingredient’s information needed for ordering, links to documentation needed for audit preparation, and compliance to Buy American criteria.• Supported field operators with critical, time-sensitive questions in preparation for and during state and federal audits to ensure and show compliance with program regulations.• Facilitated field operator submission of timely and accurate invoices for payment and responses to inquiries of compliance to federal program guidelines and requirements through prompt investigation and resolution of assigned incidents relating to business specific master data.• Developed and executed a comprehensive six-step project plan to track progress towards the request, review, and data entry of detailed product information of over 2400 products. Show less

Input and maintained database information files on products and recipes to support the ongoing maintenance and updates to the division’s inventory and food production software programs. Provided support to field operators to ensure ingredient and recipe compliance to program requirements and guidelines and by participating in opening teams for large public school districts. • Maintained an accurate database of over 2000 products, 3200+ recipe ingredients and 6500+ recipes resulting… Show more Input and maintained database information files on products and recipes to support the ongoing maintenance and updates to the division’s inventory and food production software programs. Provided support to field operators to ensure ingredient and recipe compliance to program requirements and guidelines and by participating in opening teams for large public school districts. • Maintained an accurate database of over 2000 products, 3200+ recipe ingredients and 6500+ recipes resulting from working closely with manufacturer partners to obtain current, thorough product documents and executing timely and accurate updates to database and multiple files to ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines and requirements.• Assisted with preparing the School Nutrition Program for the start of the school year by participating on opening teams for Chicago Public Schools and Atlanta Public Schools. Provided ongoing support to Central Office Nutrition Staff at Chicago Public Schools.• Managed and trained Database Analyst to support division needs. Completed and encouraged on-going training. Show less

Maintained accuracy of products, product nutrition information, recipes and costs in software used for menu planning. Ensured all menus were cost effective, met production requirements, government regulations and customer expectations. • Coordinated and facilitated the development of over 30 elementary and high school lunch, breakfast, snack, A la Carte and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program menus meeting customer and commissary needs and expectations and USDA Child Nutrition Program… Show more Maintained accuracy of products, product nutrition information, recipes and costs in software used for menu planning. Ensured all menus were cost effective, met production requirements, government regulations and customer expectations. • Coordinated and facilitated the development of over 30 elementary and high school lunch, breakfast, snack, A la Carte and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program menus meeting customer and commissary needs and expectations and USDA Child Nutrition Program requirements by leading the team responsible for developing 3 core menus and by developing additional, required menus.• Obtained approved USDA labels within internal deadlines by overseeing the preparation of all required labels and conducting a final review of labels and applications to ensure the accuracy of information prior to their submission to USDA for approval. Show less

Directly Supervised 9 District Managers working with over 250 private and public schools Food Service Professionals provides pre-plated meals to. Verified on-site compliance with USDA Child Nutrition Program guidelines and regulations. • Lead task force to implement menu changes resulting from customer feedback concerning menu variety and acceptance.• Successfully completed on-site Child Nutrition Program reviews conducted by the Illinois State Board of Education by planning… Show more Directly Supervised 9 District Managers working with over 250 private and public schools Food Service Professionals provides pre-plated meals to. Verified on-site compliance with USDA Child Nutrition Program guidelines and regulations. • Lead task force to implement menu changes resulting from customer feedback concerning menu variety and acceptance.• Successfully completed on-site Child Nutrition Program reviews conducted by the Illinois State Board of Education by planning and facilitating in-person training of food service staff reinforcing proper meal service, counting, and recording procedures in preparation for the reviews. Show less

Bachelor Of Science - Bs

Coursework / Approved Pre-Professional Practice Program