Lawrence E. Smith
PO BOX ******
Fresh Meadows,**365 N.Y. Phone:347-***-**** Fax:347-***-****
OBJECTIVE: To achieve a Management position utilizing my skills and experience.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated leadership qualifications in Food Services/Hospital Administration.
Strong business and interpersonal communication skills.
Experienced and confident in a union environment.
Solid academic background in Health Services Administration and Dietary Management.
Computer Knowledge.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Food Service Management:
Developed and managed several Food Services Divisions. Set up procedures for procurement and
management of equipment and inventories.
Maintained and inspected safety and sanitation of facilities ensuring compliance with local, state and federal guidelines.
Developed and monitored annual operating budget of 1.5M, ensuring manpower, equipment, and utilization goals.
Approved all departmental purchases of equipment and materials, reviewed all expenditures as to: needs analysis, capital improvement goals, and utilization of existing equipment.
Managed the development, implementation, and compliance of procedures ensuring food safety and handling..
Interacted with hospital departments and directors including medical, nursing and recreational services concerning food services, logistics and budgetary matter
Personnel Supervision:
Developed and scheduled in service training of all current and new employees concerning all aspects of food service, kitchen sanitation, resident rights and safety.
Supervised the effectiveness and training of all food service employees ensuring the compliance of employees with all company guidelines and regulations.
Monitored and supervised departmental labor relations, ensuring management and employee compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, negotiating with union representatives concerning grievances and contract interpretations.
Supervised all personnel functions in department including timekeeping, attendance programs, vacations, sick leave, and payroll procedures.
Complied employee performance appraisals, evaluations and disciplinary reports for department.
Work History
7/07- Present P/T Foodservice Supervisor Central Island Healthcare
10/06-1/07 Foodservice Manager Franklin Hospital Medical Center 9/04-1/06 Site Manager Cuevas Reality Co.
5/03-7/04 .Food Service Director Ruby Weston Manor.
1/02-3/03 Food Service Manager Greater Harlem Nursing Home
10/00-12/01 Custom Floral Design Flowers by Anna Inc.
5/94 – 9/00 Director of Food Services Woodmere Rehab & Healthcare Center
9/93 – 4/94 Supervisor of Food Services Clearview Nursing Home
9/90-5/93 Assistant Food Service Dir. Maimonides Medical Center
12/89-9/90 Assistant Food Service Dir. Overlook Hospital
3/87 - 9/88 Director of Food Services Wartburg Lutheran Home for the Aging
3/86 - 3/87 Supervisor of Food Services St. Vincent’s Hospital & Med. Center
9/73 – 3/86 Food Services Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Certificate Course in Dietary Management St. Vincent’s Hospital Center 1986
Certificate in Dietary Management Adelphi University, Garden City, NY 1985
B.S. Degree: Hospital Administration / St. John’s University, Jamaica NY 1981
Criminal Justice (Pre-Law).
Regent’s Diploma Power Memorial Academy, New York 1970
10/06-1/07 Foo service Manager Franklin Hospital Medical Center 9/04-1/06 Site Manager Cuevas Reality Co.
5/03-7/04 .Food Service Director Ruby Weston Manor.
1/02-3/03 Food Service Manager Greater Harlem Nursing Home
10/00-12/01 Custom Floral Design Flowers by Anna Inc.
5/94 – 9/00 Director of Food Services Woodmere Rehab & Healthcare Center
9/93 – 4/94 Supervisor of Food Services Clearview Nursing Home
9/90-5/93 Assistant Food Service Dir. Maimonides Medical Center
12/89-9/90 Assistant Food Service Dir. Overlook Hospital
3/87 - 9/88 Director of Food Services Wartburg Lutheran Home for the Aging
3/86 - 3/87 Supervisor of Food Services St. Vincent’s Hospital & Med. Center
9/73 – 3/86 Food Services Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Certificate Course in Dietary Management St. Vincent’s Hospital Center 1986
Certificate in Dietary Management Adelphi University, Garden City, NY 1985
B.S. Degree: Hospital Administration / St. John’s University, Jamaica NY 1981
Criminal Justice (Pre-Law).
Regent’s Diploma Power Memorial Academy, New York 1970