Director of Sales

• Jan 2016 - Present

Director Of Operations

• Jan 2016 - Present

Oversee day to day activities at a specialty food processing plant to improve operational systems and policies to support better reporting, production flow and management, and business organization. Responsibilities include Management of:GDSN database for all products and partnerships EDI transactions and partnerships Inventory and ordering of packaging and ingredients Procurement of ingredients and supplies to ensure top quality and lowest cost Production schedule based on sales forecast Cold storage, supply chain & logisticsFood safety and quality to ensure compliance with SQF program Plant safety and compliance with GMP and HACCP ATP Testing to ensure compliance with Environmental Monitoring ProgramTest and verify Research and Development Recipes Customer support and administration for new customers Preventative and Immediate Maintenance programDirector of Operations collaborates with Management Team as described below:Sales Director and President to generate new products and to provide assistance with broker relationshipsFood Safety and Quality Assurance Manager to implement and continuously improve food safety management and quality programsProduction Manager to develop more efficient and sustainable processing systems and ensure processing employees needs are met and are adhering to company policiesWarehouse Manager and personnel to outline schedule and tasks to ensure uninterrupted daily productions President and Maintenance Manager to keep plant operating efficiently and to improve existing systems to be more financially productiveOffice Administrator to maintain office efficiency including equipment, IT, and databases

Product Development Consultant

• Apr 2018 - Nov 2021

Research and development of new recipes and streamline existing processes to increase yield and profitability. Collaborate with CEO and corporate chefs to determine market demand in frozen vegetable food service industry.

Private Chef

• Dec 2013 - Nov 2021

Work with client to develop menus to meet dietary or events needs. Proficient in executing intimate dinner parties and catering cocktail, holiday and birthday parties. Experience with specialty diets including but not limited to gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleolithic, low-sugar, low-fat and low-carb. Emphasis on well balanced, healthy meals catered to busy families. Grocery shopping, food preparation, onsite presentation, serving and clean up. Work with client to develop menus to meet dietary or events needs. Proficient in executing intimate dinner parties and catering cocktail, holiday and birthday parties. Experience with specialty diets including but not limited to gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleolithic, low-sugar, low-fat and low-carb. Emphasis on well balanced, healthy meals catered to busy families. Grocery shopping, food preparation, onsite presentation, serving and clean up.

Chef, Culinary Specialist

• Mar 2015 - Dec 2015

Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for clients in the fitness program. Portion control practices with respect to each clients’ calorie, protein, carbohydrate and fat needs for efficient weight loss and energy. Menu planning, kitchen and pantry inventory, grocery shopping and kitchen organization and cleaning. Teach group and private cooking lessons. Communicate with clients about nutrition and healthy alternatives. Prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for clients in the fitness program. Portion control practices with respect to each clients’ calorie, protein, carbohydrate and fat needs for efficient weight loss and energy. Menu planning, kitchen and pantry inventory, grocery shopping and kitchen organization and cleaning. Teach group and private cooking lessons. Communicate with clients about nutrition and healthy alternatives.

Personal Chef

• May 2014 - Jan 2015

Meal planning, food preparation, onsite execution, staff management and serving. Kitchen organization and inventory. Plan and teach group cooking classes. Develop menus to optimize client events and individual health and energy. Meal planning, food preparation, onsite execution, staff management and serving. Kitchen organization and inventory. Plan and teach group cooking classes. Develop menus to optimize client events and individual health and energy.

Personal Chef and Nanny

• Jun 2010 - Nov 2014

Meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and kitchen organization. Family menus designed for 3 children and 2 adults with dietary regimes including Gluten-free and Paleolithic diets. Catered birthday, holiday and dinner parties. Provide guidance to 3 children concerning morals, values, discipline and studies. Responsible for daily and weekly routines such as cleaning, preparing activities, and keeping an organized household. Contribute to overall flow and positivity in home by completing whatever task necessary.

Cafe Manager

• Jun 2002 - Mar 2008

Manage staff employees including hiring, training, and scheduling. Control of all product inventory and ordering. Assist wholesale and retail clients. Create and maintain sales displays. Manage staff employees including hiring, training, and scheduling. Control of all product inventory and ordering. Assist wholesale and retail clients. Create and maintain sales displays.