NORMAN W GRANT JR
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*************@*****.*** · https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ · I’m an innovative leader who creatively motivates people to optimize their potentials. My ability to connect with people enables me to impact the growth and development of my organization through innovation, passion and people.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Director Diversity Equity & Inclusion.1/2022-3/2023 Develop diversity Prpgram and build international apprenticeship program to fix labor problems Director of Dining Services • Chartwell’s Higher ed.-Lincoln Memorial University • 7/19 to 2/2022
Deliver Chartwell’s highest standard to client, Supervise a Chef, Retail manager and catering Manager & over 80 employees’ campus. Develop and promote client retention. plan & execute programs for staff development, Plan student engagements and internship programs. Executive Chef • Morrison-Western Home Communities • 3/16 to 7/19 Oversee the day-to-day operations at 9 Kitchens. Manage 9 kitchens 5 food service managers & over 150 employees on 2 campuses. Develop and promote client retention. plan & execute programs for staff development, Plan menus and manage food purchases for each food service program. Implemented Morrison’s pure excellence program Dining Services Director • Lifecare-Garden plaza • 2/15 to 3/16 Managed the Daily Functions of Dietary Department. Tasked to reduce food cost from $14. Daily to $7. On my departure the food cost was at $4.75. While increasing quality and number of menu options and improve customer satisfaction ratings from ad 5 to an 8. Trained and developed a unified and dedicated team
CHEF MANAGER • SISKIN HOSPITAL • 10/13 TO 2/15
Managed the daily functions of dietary department. Managed the Implementation of daily meals for hospital patients and cafe. Train and Develop staff. Implement cost control measures. Cater events. Passed all state and county inspections
OTHER EXPERIENCES- Catering Chef Aramark 2012. Assistant District Manager Ministry of Education Jamaica-2010-2012. Chef Couples Resorts Jamaica 2009, Amelia Island Plantation 2008, Classroom Teacher 2003-2008, Accountant Nipoline Auto 2001-2003
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EDUCATION
CEC certifications Pending examinations 2019
Associates School leadership & management degree • 2011 • Mico University College Teaching diploma • 2001 • Mico University College
SKILLS
• Working Knowledge of Morrison programs
• Convergent Microsoft Office and Google
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• Managing multi-campus account
• Budget management
• Program implementation and development
ACTIVITIES
Member of The Cedar Valley Soccer Association2017-2019 Luann Associates (kitchen skills for families to enhance go green project)2016-2019 Member Cedar Valley Cricket Team2018-2019
Member of the Soccer Referee Association Chattanooga TN 2014-2016 Member of The St Thomas Jamaica Parish Planning Committee 2009-2011 President of the Yallahs Cricket Club-Jamaica 2008-2012 REFERENCES
Randall Husted GM
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Chris Yeadon RDO
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