Interim Executive Director

• Mar 2023 - Present

Spring Creek Food Hub connects farmers and community, putting local food on local tables. By providing education, technical assistance, and supply chain access for local farmers, it moves food to where people eat, shop, work, and play, ensuring healthy food access for all Northwest Arkansans. Spring Creek Food Hub connects farmers and community, putting local food on local tables. By providing education, technical assistance, and supply chain access for local farmers, it moves food to where people eat, shop, work, and play, ensuring healthy food access for all Northwest Arkansans.

Director of Operations and Sales

• Jan 2021 - Sep 2021

Director of Facilities and Automation

• Oct 2015 - Jun 2019

• Promoted from General Manager, West Coast Operations (2016 – 2017) and Operations Manager (2015 – 2016) • Directed the expansion of multiple distribution centers enabling Sun Basket to reach 98% of the US population • Led a $6M project with Honeywell to develop and automate the fulfillment operations procedures; researched, sourced, and installed a state-of-the-art fulfillment process, enabling SKUs to increase while enhancing output by 25% • Managed and developed leadership skills for a team of 15 managers and 20 supervisors; hired, on boarded, and trained teams at multiple locations to support the rapid growth of the organization • Established KPI’s and operational metrics to drive business decisions, and capital investments • Built and maintained relationships with approximately 200 vendors in the organic food industry; implemented a system to control spending and remain within budget guidelines Show less

Shift Manager / Area Manager

• Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

• Supervised and ensured efficiency of the fulfillment facility overseeing shipping, receiving, inventory control, kitchen, and packing operations • Hired a team of over 200 employees to fill the production needs of the rapidly growing startup facility • Developed and implemented protocols around sustainability; initiated a new food waste program to responsibly dispose of expired food products • Supervised and ensured efficiency of the fulfillment facility overseeing shipping, receiving, inventory control, kitchen, and packing operations • Hired a team of over 200 employees to fill the production needs of the rapidly growing startup facility • Developed and implemented protocols around sustainability; initiated a new food waste program to responsibly dispose of expired food products

Senior General Manager of Mountain Dining

• Nov 2006 - Apr 2015

• Managed, trained, and coached a team of over 12 managers and a staff of 250 employees • Established monthly and annual budget guidelines; monitored significant capital expenditure plans • During tenure, hired over 1,000 employees to fulfill the needs in event planning, hospitality and restaurant operations across the resort • Oversaw dining operations across the resort; included inventory management, scheduling, menu creation, proper money handling procedures, and customer satisfaction • Maintained a high standard of sanitation by adhering to the National ServSafe and California Food Handlers practices • Conducted weekly safety meetings to ensure that all employees are conducting themselves in a protected manner • Attended job fairs internationally to recruit college students to work at the resort over the summer and the holiday breaks in order to build and improve their communication skills • Promoted a fun, high energy atmosphere for employees and guests to ensure an exceptional experience for all Show less

Owner

• 2004 - 2006

• Ran the operations, sales, inventory, and promotions of a local coffee shop • Ran the operations, sales, inventory, and promotions of a local coffee shop

Command Driver

• Jul 1998 - Jul 2001

• Moved through the ranks, learning the importance of leadership, honor, courage, loyalty and teamwork • Honorable Discharge • Combat Lifesaver Course Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, and Army Achievement • Moved through the ranks, learning the importance of leadership, honor, courage, loyalty and teamwork • Honorable Discharge • Combat Lifesaver Course Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, and Army Achievement