Manager Service
Resume:
Kerry E Stephens
ANGELICA NY 14709
EMAIL: **********@*******************.***
CELL: 757-***-****
OBJECTIVE
Superb Manager and Leader seeking a challenging Corporate Events Manager
SPECIALIZED PROFICIENCY
. 22 years Military Service in Food and Hospitality Arena
. Proven Leader and Manager
. Logistics coordination, training and other capabilities
. Deep familiarity with the military and contracting segments of food
service
. Multi Tasking Capabilities
. Proven successes in sales and marketing
. Seasoned operational management experience
. Proven Professional
. Expert in Military International Logistics and Shipping
. Will be receiving my International Freight Forwarder Certification by
JAN 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
RAYKER INTERNATIONAL- CEO/Owner June 2005-Present
- Manage daily operations in the shipment of food products to prime
vendors oversees for Military use.
- Accept and breakdown purchase orders into container size loads
- Complete all export documents and bill of ladings for all shipments
- Track all shipments to customer
- Submit all necessary monthly reports as required
Public Warehousing Company (PWC) "Kuwait" (Jan 2005 - June 2005)
. Provided military support as a private consultant to major US
Department of Defense Prime Contractor. Managed and organized the
monthly distribution and logistics of over 100 containers totaling
over 1.5 million dollars monthly.
. Trained six logistics professionals from four major companies in the
proper procedures of tracking containers and providing detailed
instructions and documentation to ensure that the customer knew the
status of all containers being shipped. This allowed the companies to
use internal personnel for managing their own logistics, thus saving
close to six figures annually, normally spent for outside resources.
. Received and monitored detailed reports biweekly on the status of all
containers up until the containers reaching their final destination in
the Middle East.
Freedom Foods, Manager of U.S. Operations (2004- 2005)
. Manager of U.S. Operations, responsible for the overall establishment
of new business relationships with new manufacturers providing support
to our military forces overseas leading to the addition of 6
manufacturers and an increased business portfolio of over 58 million
dollars in sales in less than one year.
. Provided the means and knowledge for direct purchasing, logistics and
distribution of all purchases from Middle East prime vendors including
working percentage factors and programs that were beneficial to all
parties involved.
U.S. Navy, Commander Naval Air Forces Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk Va. (2002-
2004)
Force Food Service Officer
. Military Account Manager of six Aircraft Carrier foodservice
operations with an annual operating budget of nearly $150 million.
Supervised 25 managers and 1200 employees by ensuring the efficiency
and overall operation of foodservice administration, financial
reporting, food procurement, logistics, food preparation, subsistence
inventory and food safety and sanitation.
. Conducted eighteen district manager assist visits and inspections
annually. Audits resulted in the net cost savings of $500,000 in
manpower, distribution costs, financial/inventory management and work
ethics. Assigned to develop and implement awareness and training in
the areas of sanitation, food preparation, knife handling and
equipment operation to promote safe work working environment for
culinarians, kitchen staff and customers which resulted in a 100%
safety rating and 75% retention.
. Committee member of new Aircraft Carrier design executive board
responsible for the design layout and configuration of over 1500
Supply spaces for the Navy's newest carrier design CVN(X).
U.S. Navy, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), Homported Norfolk VA (2001 - 2002)
Food Service Officer
. Responsible for the overall efficiency of foodservice operation
including: submission of financial reports, $4,000,000 monthly
inventory, planning & execution of menus, maintenance of
foodservice equipment, 7500 meals served daily, sanitation of 240
foodservice spaces, supervision of 130 personnel, coordinator of
numerous VIP receptions and highly visible command events.
Coordinated, Planned and organized the feeding of over 1500
International Coalition Forces in Afghanistan Khandahar Airport on
the war against terrorism.
U.S. Navy, USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), Homported Newport News VA (2000 - 2001)
Food Service Officer
. Responsible for the overall efficiency of foodservice operation
including; submission of financial reports, $1.5 million monthly
inventory, planning and execution of menus, maintenance of
foodservice equipment, 20,000 meals served daily, sanitation of 515
spaces, and supervision of 300 personnel. Coordinated the complete
renovation of 250 foodservice spaces, as well as the installation
and placement of 110 foodservice equipment and the inspection and
acceptance of over 550 related food service projects.
U.S. Navy, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), Homported Norfolk VA (1997 - 2001)
Wardroom Manager
. Responsible for the overall efficiency and management of Hotel and
Restaurant operation including the upkeep and maintenance of 250
rooms, audit and submission of financial reports, supervision of 50
personnel, planning of weekly menus and banquets, maintain
foodservice equipment, 600 meals served daily. Additionally,
planned and coordinated numerous VIP dinners and receptions with
personnel in attendance such as President and Vice President of
United States, Secretary of Navy, Prince and Queen of Jordan and
other celebrities and dignitaries.
U.S. Navy, Commander Naval Supply Systems Command, Mechanicsburg Pa. (1994
- 1997)
International Account Manager Food Service Financial Database Program
Manager
Program analyst and manager for the Navy's Food Service financial program
encompassing 230 Food Service financial operations. Recommended upgrades in
compliance with current published polices and procedures, as well as
completing a full skills analysis of the program while implementing
recommended changes in all foodservice operations...resulted in 130 policy
and procedural changes and an overall annual cost savings of over $200
thousand in financial business processes. As a war game committee member
orchestrated all supply logistics matters during possible war scenarios
involving international countries. Improved business practices towards
current foodservice procedures in the areas of e-commerce and data
management. Improvement of overall business practices to 230 operations
with a savings of $ 2 million. Organized and presented 40 executive level
presentations.
HIGHLIGHTS
. Awarded (3) Consecutive Captain Edward F. Ney Award for the "Best Navy
Foodservice Operation" for Large Afloat Category, US Atlantic Fleet
. Awarded (5) Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medals
. Awarded (4) Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medals
. Awarded Combat Action Ribbon
. Numerous other unit and campaign awards
EDUCATION
Certified "Cook any Industry" National Apprenticeship Program,
U.S.
Department of Labor 1993
Certified Food Service Executive International Food
Service
Executive Association 1995
Certified Food Protection Manager National Restaurant Association
(Surf
Safe) 1999
AA Degree in Business Excelsior College of New York (15
Credits Needed)
Other Educational certifications/completions available upon request.
ADDITIONAL skills
Proficient in conducting presentations and speeches, PowerPoint
Presentations, Excel Spreadsheets, Word Documents and Internet. Quick and
self taught learner in almost any database program.
REFERENCES
Available upon request
SUMMARY
A productive relationship starts with relationships between
government or private enterprise and suppliers and throughout my Naval
Career of 22 yrs. and since retiring I have built the relationships
necessary to handle any issues that may arise. Being an expert in the
management of military foodservice operations covered all facets of
leadership, training, inventory management, culinary cooking and baking
skills, receptions, inventory/financial accounting, hotel and restaurant
management, personnel management, logistics, and subsistence ordering and
receiving. Creative, energetic, unique foresight and a proven leader in
all areas.
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