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DIRECTOR OF CHILD NUTRITION
Summary

Director of Child Nutrition with over 20 years of experience in USDA child nutrition programs. Effectual skills include robust knowledge of child nutrition programs and federal, state and local guidelines. Recognized as great leader with broad vision to motivate and inspire others. Leadership in the Georgia Education Cooperative. Food bid chair-over 10 years experience in the area of food purchasing changed the paradigm of procurement within the Georgia segment. Desire to reach beyond the local and do more. Pivots quickly to meet the needs of clients and follow guidelines.

Skills
  • Diverse Knowledge
  • Training
  • Work ethic
  • Purchasing
  • Working collaboratively
  • Originality with respect
  • Communication
  • Interpretation of Federal and State Regulations
Experience
Director of Child Nutrition | 01/2001 to Current
Company Name - City, State
  • Developed departmental budget on annual basis. Budget has ranged from $2.5-7 million annually over 20 years.
  • Developed and Chaired a cooperative food RFP that included 34 school systems in North Georgia and represented $36 million in purchasing power. Savings were estimated at over $11 million per year.
  • Promoted food services in email and social media with attention-grabbing photos to showcase new offerings.
  • Maintained accurate inventory system for food and supplies, reducing food waste and preventing over-ordering.
  • Followed USDA child nutrition menu patterns and requirements for grades served, as well as State and local requirements, policies and procedures.
  • Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment and food service supplies.
  • Worked with vendors to establish strong relationships and maintain proper inventory supplies.
  • Sought out and implemented methods to improve service and team performance to boost sustainability and increase participation
  • Introduced several successful programs to combat childhood hunger in the community including CEP, Summer feeding/SSO, Farm to Family Boxes, CACFP Contracts, and School Pantries.
Business Owner-Bike Shop | 09/2003 to 12/2011
Company Name - City, State
  • Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
  • Owned and managed daily operations of Bicycle business, including supervising employees and providing onsite training and continuing education to staff.
  • Monitored industry trends and attended trade shows in US to select and purchase clothing and accessories for resale in Cycling stores.
  • Assessed all aspects of business operations to implement realistic annual budget.
  • Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
  • Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
  • Cultivated engaging and lively setting for patrons to learn Mountain and Road biking as well as family cycling.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends
Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher | 05/1992 to 05/2001
Company Name - City, State
  • Exposed students to natural and social science to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
  • Constructed curriculum to span economics and resource management, human development, interior design, textiles and apparel design to provide varied options for students to explore.
  • Facilitated learning with aids, technology and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
  • Encouraged students to think independently and express original and creative ideas.
  • Planned lessons using creative instruction to reach wide student audience.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
  • Implemented effective classroom management techniques to provide safe, calm learning environment.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Associate Professor | 08/1996 to 05/1998
Company Name - City, State
  • Maintained 12 credit hour lecturing schedule, offering Family and Consumer Sciences, Nutrition, Nutrition Across the Life Cycle and Personal Economics classes.
  • Demonstrated responsibility to meet deadlines, prioritize responsibilities and accept and apply constructive feedback.
  • Maintained designated office hours to tutor students and review course materials.
  • Delivered informative lectures and used research materials to help students grasp concepts.
  • Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content, detailing learning goals and expected outcomes.
Education and Training
University Of Georgia - City
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Berry College - City, State
Master of Arts
Family And Consumer Sciences Education, 05/1997
The University Of Tennessee - Chattanooga - City, State
Bachelor of Science
Family And Consumer Sciences Education, 05/1992
Activities and Honors
  • Hometown Hero Award-Modern Woodmen of America November 2019 Recognized for accomplishments as a volunteer in the community and my efforts to feed families with the YMCA/CACFP and POP-Up markets
  • Hunger Hero Award-Atlanta Community Food Bank May 2019 69,540 meals distributed to 2967 families in 8 months.
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • University Of Georgia
  • Berry College
  • The University Of Tennessee - Chattanooga

Job Titles Held:

  • Director of Child Nutrition
  • Business Owner-Bike Shop
  • Family and Consumer Sciences High School Teacher
  • Associate Professor

Degrees

  • Master of Arts
    Bachelor of Science

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