SHAKIRA HOWARD

Woodbridge VA 571-***-**** adhrhu@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Experienced and results driven Food Safety Specialist with excellent organization, communication and execution skills. Looking to apply my 15 years of experience in the Food and Beverage Industry. Seeking a position in the Compliance and Regulatory field.

Skills & Abilities

Management

Spearheaded the implementation and growth of several large districts within the Food Safety Solutions. Inc.

Over 5 years of management experience.

Motivated planner and decision maker.

Proficient at meeting deadlines, through delegation and providing guidance to small and large teams.

Determined to identify the source of a problem and quickly find an effective solution.

Leadership

Successful led multiple projects within the organization at the Embassy Suite and FCPS Food and Nutrition.

Ability to mentor and team build to meet a common goal while maintaining a standard.

Communication

Over 10 years of providing exceptional customer service to a variety of customers.

Active listener which allows effective and efficient communicate within a team and to leadership.

Excellent time management.

Technology

Over 10 years of experience with Microsoft Office products, proficient in Microsoft Office 365 products.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 2012 - Present Kaplan University

Major: Nutrition Sciences

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 2007 - 2010 Morgan State University

Major: Biology

Certifications

SERV Safe Instructor 2018 - 2021

Registered SERV Safe Examination Proctor 2018 - 2021

Adult, Child & Baby First Aid/CPR/AED 2018 - 2020

SERV Safe Manager 2014 – 2020

Certifications in Nutrition 2010 - 2012 Shaw Academy

Certification in Child Nutrition for School Nutrition Managers Institute of Child Nutrition

Experience

Food Safety Specialist Food Safety Solutions, Inc 08/2018 – Present

Instruct Food Safety and HACCP Compliance Courses for multiple Districts

Examine and Assess client’s food safety, health, and sanitation practices and train to bring to standard.

Ensure client is complaint with the established regulatory, industry, and proprietary brand standards

Schedule conferences and develop a corrective plan of action based on the results of the compliance assessment

Provide guidance on Workplace Safety and Environmental Health

Manager Fairfax County (FCPS) Food & Nutrition Services 08/2015 – 08/2018

Ensured the compliance of FCPS child nutrition program with local, state, and Federal and USDA regulations

Provide excellent customer service to students, staff, and visitors

Designed, implemented, and revised activities and personnel programs for food and nutrition services

Planned, managed, and coordinated activities and personnel programs for food and nutrition services

Supervisor Embassy Suites 08/2013 – 03/2014

Executed daily preparation of catering breakfast, baked goods, and pastries

Successfully executed catering peaking up to 1,000 with up to 7 varieties of pastries

Developed specialty menus for catering functions alongside Executive Chef

Ensured quality of all services and

Established strong leadership and team building skills by completing all orders and special requests in a timely and professional manner. Led a team of 5

Administrative Assistant Professional Grounds 01/2010 – 08/2013

Assisted all clients, management team and employees

Demonstrated a commitment to excellence, accountability and integrity in all customer and sales related responsibilities

Coordinated and directed office services, records, and budget as well as managed personnel and housekeeping to better aid executives

Prepared, updated, and distributed memorandum and company correspondence

Managed and maintain executive schedules and setup meetings as requested

Administrative Assistant Morgan State University (MSU) 08/2007 – 01/2010

Processed internal and external administrative task as directed

Scheduled meetings and conferences for the Director of Procurement

Provided customer service to visitors, and staffed via phone call/in-person

Maintained records used by administration and originated all pertinent documentation, and preparing necessary reports

Processed and routed incoming mail to appropriate personnel

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