Experience

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  Boston Public Schools

  • Boston, MA

  • Field Coordinator

    • Sep 2012 - Present
    • Boston, MA

    Oversee 20 district school food service operations for compliance with federal, state and health department accountability regulations. Assess, recommend and implement improvements for fiscal accountability, address IT issues and implement improvements for operational efficiency.Conduct manager evaluations, address employee issues to include written reprimands and conduct employee improvement plans.Member of the district's Recycling Committee.

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  Sustainability Guild International

  • Boston, Massachusetts

  • Strategic Projects Manager

    • Jan 2011 - Aug 2012
    • Boston, Massachusetts

    Project and program administration for inner city sustainability and innovative pilot initiatives during the summer 2012.

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  Orange County Public Schools

  • United States
  • Primary and Secondary Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Area Manager - Southwest (Food & Nutrition Services)

    • Jul 2009 - Aug 2010

    Oversaw Free & Reduced Meal Program, chemicals, safety, sanitation, recycling & community partnerships for foodservice in the district's schools.

  • Senior Manager

    • Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

    Oversaw Free & Reduced Meal Program, chemicals, safety, sanitation, recycling & community partnerships for foodservice in the district's schools.

  • Training Representative

    • Jul 2007 - Jun 2008

    Handled food and monetary donations, and menu planning for annual 400+ guest gala event.Spearheaded summer food service program for approximately 60 district schools.

  • Independent Contractor

    • Aug 2005 - Jun 2007

    Improved monthly meal documentation and monthly invoicing for Head Start, charter, and alternative schools resulting in increased worker efficiency and improved accuracy of documentation by up to 10%.Directed monthly meal documentation for federal reimbursement totaling $48 million per year on school meal programs for 190 district schools. Oversaw the design and implementation of a Centralized Kitchen concept for multiple public schools.

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  Darden Restaurants

  • Corporate Technical Specialist

    • Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

    Total Quality Commodities, 2003 - 2005Utilized Six Sigma methodology to analyze ongoing production data from vendor as compared to specification and performed quality control for pasta, soups, sauces, dressings, desserts, oils & ethnic specialties.

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  SSE Manufacturing, Inc

  • Product Development Specialist

    • Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

    Worked with Purchasing and Quality Assurance to source, assess, test, and develop ingredient specifications in accordance with corporate policy and standards for frozen foods.

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  FMC Corporation

  • Research Technician

    • 1993 - 1997