John Lewis, USN Ret. CHS-V, CDPI, SSI, CCO
Facilities Manager at Aa Food Services Inc- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified in Disaster Preparedness, CDP-I
The American Board for Certification in Homeland SecurityOct, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Sensitive Security Information, Certified
The American Board for Certification in Homeland SecuritySep, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Corrections Officer (with honors)
American Correctional AssociationApr, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Homeland Security Specialist Level V
American Board for Certification in Homeland Security
Experience
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Aa Food Services Inc
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Facilities Manager
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Oct 2013 - Present
Provide wholesome and nutritious meals to over 2000 Multi Service personnel daily. Overall management of 2 supervisors and 53 employees to include cooks, dish washers, table service personnel, beverage personnel etc. Maintain a strict +/- 3% differential ensuring overall cost is well within prescribed budgetary constaraints. Maintain strict accountability of all cash sales with zero discrepancies. Accounting has been prestine, this coupled with strict cleaning practices earned the facility Dining Facility of the Quarter within my first quarter on the job. 4 consecutive top DFAC, 4 annual safety awards (5 years documented ZERO accidents). Expect trainer, heavily relied upon by the Project Manager to train upper management and new supervisors on all aspects of leadership, human resource management, and food service.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Certified Corrections Counselor
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Nov 2010 - Aug 2013
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Senior Enlisted Advisor/ ACA Certified Correction Officer
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Apr 2010 - Aug 2012
As Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) the principal advisor to the Commander and to the staff in developing policies on morale, welfare, health, training, discipline, and on the use of all the Agency's assigned enlisted personnel, staff recieved ZERO incidents in 6 consecutive quarters. Innovative leadership led to 45% retention rate.Evaluated the quality of life and job satisfaction on work safety, on- and off-base living and subsistence, and on educational, medical, and other services affecting enlisted personnel and impacting mission accomplishment resulted in 100% pass rate on all fitness tests, compliance to PERS inspections and great crew morale. Monitored compliance with military standards, including appearance, discipline, and conduct of enlisted personnel. Maintained and promoted the effectiveness and efficiency of the chain of command. Command has lowest discpilinary incidents compared to overall Navy.Served as chairperson on 15 boards including the "Outstanding Enlisted Person of the Quarter and Year, "Navy Sailor of the Year," and enlisted awards and recognition boards. 23 personnel recognized for excellence, and entire Command commended by the Admiral for efforts.Promoted professional military training. As assigned by the Commander, served as chairman/advisor in the selection of well-qualified NCOs to attend basic or advanced leadership programs, seminars, or other educational programs to enhance professional growth and career goals. 60% increase in advancement of junior and senior personnel.
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US Navy
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Food Service Officer
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Nov 2003 - Dec 2006
•Military experience with progressive management and catering experience within the food service industry.Passed all food service inspections with 96% or better rating. •Proffessionally proffecient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, including food service applications and programming. Created 100’s of spreadsheets, and documents, streamlining ordering processes and procedures, saving the Navy $1000’s in lost assets.•Proffecient knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation,catering, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources. Reduced amount of personnel needed to operate by 10% while increasing productivity. Inventory accuracy remained 100% due to strict adherance to policy and precedure. • Created customer satisfaction surveys that recognized change neede for a healthier force. Received the Admiral Zumwalt Award for excellence in customer service.•Responsible for leading a 30+ team; monthly $20,000 food and supply orders; weekly invoicing; expediting, cooking and food service; maintaining food safety standards and cleanliness; and weekly, monthly and annual inventories with 0% loss. •Maintained a $2.5 million dollar budget with 0% loss, a 1500 meal a day menu, feeding 400+ personnel, creation of multiple menus and specials for holiday occasions. Saved 15% in food cost by revamping the Navy standardized menu.•Effective communication, training and presentation skills. Developed improved training and qualification program for 30 personnel, resulting in 100% pass rate and 20% advancement culminating in USS Hopper earning the Supply Battle Excellence Award for best ship in her squadron. •Awarded: 7 Navy Achievement Medals, Commendation Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Global War on Terrorism and numerous other awards/accolades for honorable service.
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Education
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MGCCC
Tourism and Travel Services Management -
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Criminal Justice and Corrections -
Saint Leo University
Associates, Criminal Justice -
Carroll Senior High School
Diploma