Dynamic Nutrition and Dining Manager at Warren County Public Schools, recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction and reducing operational costs through strategic planning and effective team leadership. Skilled in conflict resolution and performance management, I fostered a collaborative culture that improved employee engagement and retention while achieving departmental goals.
**Professional Summary**
Dedicated and innovative school nutrition professional with a proven track record of creating personalized and inclusive meal options for students with dietary restrictions or allergies. Committed to fostering a welcoming cafeteria environment, introducing culturally relevant menu items, and developing creative strategies to enhance student participation in school meal programs. Passionate about promoting healthy eating habits through appealing presentations and engaging events.
**Core Competencies**
- Personalized meal planning for dietary restrictions and allergies
- Culturally relevant menu development
- Student engagement and cafeteria environment enhancement
- Creative food presentation and thematic event planning
- Strategic initiatives to boost meal program participation
- Designed and implemented personalized meal plans for students with dietary restrictions, ensuring access to nutritious and delicious options.
- Cultivated a welcoming cafeteria atmosphere by greeting students with a smile and remembering individual preferences.
- Collaborated with the nutrition team to introduce culturally relevant menu items that resonated with students and reflected community diversity.
- Organized thematic meals and special events to creatively present healthy foods in an appealing manner, increasing student interest in nutritious choices.
- Developed innovative strategies to boost participation in school meal programs, achieving measurable growth in engagement.
Received recognition for creating an inclusive dining experience for students with special dietary needs.
- Spearheaded the launch of a culturally inspired menu that became highly popular among students.
Award Of Excellence Gold
**Award Recognition:** Honored with a prestigious award for five consecutive years, demonstrating consistent excellence and dedication to promoting nutrition and wellness initiatives.
- **Community Impact:** Actively participated in activities aimed at improving nutrition, increasing the purchase of Kentucky-grown foods by schools, supporting local farmers, and enhancing access to fresh and nutritious food for students.
**Program Implementation**
- **National School Lunch Program:** Successfully integrated Kentucky-grown or raised products (excluding milk) into school breakfast and lunch programs, ensuring compliance with program guidelines while promoting local agriculture.
- **Nutritious Meal Offerings:** Spearheaded efforts to serve balanced, nutritious school meals and snacks that align with established guidelines for healthy foods.
**Student Wellness Initiatives**
- **Daily Breakfast Program:** Implemented a daily breakfast initiative to ensure students begin their day with a healthy meal, fostering improved focus and academic performance.
- **Healthy Habits Promotion:** Advocated for healthy eating practices and physical activity within the school community, encouraging lifelong wellness habits among students.
**Community Engagement**
- **Collaborative Efforts:** Engaged the broader school community to support nutrition-focused programs, fostering a culture of health and wellness through education, outreach, and active participation.
**Impact Summary**
Through innovative strategies and collaborative efforts, contributed to the well-being of students, the success of local farmers, and the promotion of sustainable food systems in Kentucky schools.