ROBERT J. SINGLETON
**** ******* **. 623-***-**** ***********.*********@*******.*** Prescott, AZ 86301
OBJECTIVE
Proven leader interested in utilizing work and life experience to serve and grow an organization
with passion and excellence. Demonstrates ability to drive high standards with proven profitability.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2016-present- Classic Taxi- Driver for public and special events. (Flexible work while going to school).
Prescott, Arizona
2009-2015 Buckeye Elementary School District
Buckeye, Arizona – Food Service Director
● Led team in all aspects of daily operations consisting of 6 elementary schools, 5,000 students, 50 employees with a 2.5 million dollar budget.
● Implemented best in practice standards in food quality, service, cost controls and quality assurance
that increased student meal participation.
2000-2009 Agua Fria Union High School District
Avondale, Arizona – Food Service Director
● Led team in all aspects of daily operations consisting of 4 high schools, 7,000 students, 50 employees with a 3 million dollar budget. Took program from the red to profitability status in one year.
● Fine-tuned operations to impact levels of service, food quality, cost controls, inventory levels which increased financial solvency of the program.
● Responsible for menu planning, meal service flow, free-reduce program, nutrition education, record keeping and purchasing.
●Accountable for recruiting, training, evaluating, supervising and developing of all staff.
● Partnered with Federal and State laws, district departments, OSHA, EEOC, safety and Health Department to ensure complete compliance of all guidelines.
1985-2000 Darden Restaurants – Red Lobster
Phoenix, Arizona – General Manager
● Led team in all aspects of daily operations and with supervision of 100 employees which generated
sales of 3.5 million annually. Opened 5 stores as General Manager from ground up.
● Development and implementation of a business plan for sales, cost controls, quality control and quality assurance.
● Operational excellence: track record of improving outcomes by instilling high standards for service and
food quality.
● Demonstrated ability to hire and coach talent to accomplish financial objectives and provide a guest
experience that aligns with the company brand and vision.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with emphasis in Food Service Management – Arizona State University
Accomplishments and recognitions
* Chaplain Licensed through Skyway Church of the West Valley, Goodyear, Arizona.
* Director of the Chaplain ministry, commissioned to develop, implement and train
new recruits in the following: character building, lay counseling, hospital and nursing
home visits, spiritual concierge services, performing marriages and funerals. Also,
perform any other ministry needs and support services needed by Senior Pastor.
* Master’s degree in Practical Ministry from Wagner Leadership Institute.
* Certificate in lay counseling at Skyway Church.
* Leader of food distribution in community outreaches at Skyway Church
* Winner of Red Lobster’s Darden award as top operational performer in Pacific Division in 1994.
* Level one- Certificate of excellence at Agua Fria Union High School District in 2004.
* Level two- Golden Apple award for excellence at Agua Fria School District in 2007.
* Level three- Silver Apple award for excellence at Agua Fria School District in 2009.
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Walt Lynn Duncan Davis
Owner Classic Taxi Director of Operations
Prescott, Arizona Red Lobster
2016-Present 1985-2000
Becky Williams Norma Pacheco
Director of Business Director of Business
Buckeye Elementary School Agua Fria Union High School
2009-2013 2000-2009
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Ray Grim Robert Alvarez
Pastor Sam Holiday Kateria Alvarez