Substance Abuse Food Service
Resume:
Jody Clark
Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
PROFILE
Dynamic individual who thrives In a competitive and challenging environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills with coworkers, management and clientele. Extensive marketing background including fund raising. Innovative in problem solving to the benefit of all parties. Capable of developing and maintaining budgets. Experience in ice carving and power tools. Strong background in Substance and Drug Training. Background in Olympia Rings of Recovery, Anger Management, The Road to Recovery. Full assessment of offenders for Substance Abuse Classes. DWI training for abusers of substance abuse. Counseling and direction for Inmate Substance Abuse. Progress Reports. Employment training for inmates with background of substance abuse. Life Skills for inmates with Substance Abuse backgrounds, Hope of Recovery and Breaking Barriers. MRT Certified.
SKILLS HIGHLLIGHTS
MANAGEMENT
Extensive background in management and operations. Reducing expenses and maintaining a highly productive and profitable operation. Ability to meet deadlines and get the job done, regardless of obstacles. Control cost of labor and operations, while maintain the quality of service. Successful contract negotiating with all levels of decision makers. Maintain excellent relations by assisting in identifying needs and developing satisfactory solutions. Successful interchange with the Drug Coalition in Hobbs, New Mexico. Understanding of Drug Tests. Helped with mandatory weekly testing of court ordered offenders.
EVENT PLANNING
Maintain continuity in managing multiple events and coordinating all aspects of functions. Utilize effective communication skills with the ability to develop long term rapport with staff and working with inmates for effective training. Creative and resourceful in resolving a wide range of function situations with using the utmost discretion in diplomacy. Experience mediating delays, fee/budget problems, emergencies and cultural/communication barriers. Strong decision-making skills, detail oriented. Able to react to intense and uncertain situations, Able to generate understanding and knowledge to inmates in one-on-one exchanges and therapy exchanges.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Texas Department of Corrections, Captain FSM V-2021-Present
Performs advanced food service supervisory work. Work involves supervising and planning food preparation and service; ensuring prescribed sanitation and safety rules are maintained; calculating food requirements; preparing reports; maintaining order and discipline among inmates; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Supervises the preparation and serving of meals; ensures dining, service, and food preparation areas and equipment are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner; ensures compliance with sanitation, safety, and health regulations; establishes food service regulations, procedures, and standards; supervises the monitoring and logging of temperatures; instructs employees and inmates on safety rules and regulations, proper use of soaps and chemicals, sanitary procedures, food preparation and portion control, and the operation of food service equipment; prepares daily and special diet requirement menus; calculates monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual food requirements; reviews and approves requisitions for food items, supplies, and equipment; oversees the department expenses, assuring the department operates efficiently and within budget; prepares budget reports; and reconciles the budget monthly. B. Functions as shift supervisor; supervises, instructs, trains, and ensures the safety of assigned employees and inmates; schedules employees and inmates work and off-duty time; assists in formulating security and work procedures; supervises and directs searches for contraband and provides security; supervises inmates in work areas accessed by stairs; and maintains security of assigned areas. C. Supervises and provides custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates, squatting and bending to conduct “pat” and “strip” searches of inmates, and restraining and securing sometimes assaultive inmates. D. Supervises and provides security of inmates performing food service technical skills which involve climbing stairs and ladders and climbing around the inside or outside of buildings; works outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery; and is subject to all types of weather
Wilkinson Correctional Facility, SGT. Woodville Mississippi---2017—2019
Backup for Correctional Officers, enforce rules and keep order within the prison. Supervise activities of offenders. Aid in rehabilitation and counseling of offenders. Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet standards. Search offenders for contraband items. Report on offender conduct. Supervise offender recreation programs. Tower Control and Firearms Certified.
Case Manager with MTC Trains in Post, Texas 2017
Monthly progress reports and disciplinary actions.
MTC Dalby Federal Correctional Facility 2017
Federal Correctional Officer
Enforce rules and keep order within the prison. Supervise activities of inmates. Aid in rehabilitation and counseling of offenders. Escort offenders for medical, transport and visitation. Search inmates for contraband. Report on inmate behavior. Inspect facilities to ensure that they meet standards.
GEO Group in Hobbs, New Mexico 2013--2017
Substance Abuse Counselor, Licensed LSAA, Mental Health Department working in classroom rooms teaching classes in Substance Abuse Classes. Record Keeping, Assessments, Weekly Progress Notes in Mental Health Department. Monthly Progress reports and Disciplinary Actions. RDAP certified.
GEO Group 2010—2013
Correctional Sergeant with GEO Group in Hudson, Colorado
Preformed tasks to ensure that prison policies are being adhered to. Supervising inmates. Able to escort prisoners to infirmary or visiting areas. Able to keep track of inmate activity. Preform cell searches. Transports, Supervise, Protect, Instruct, Train, Counsel and evaluate assigned employees. Supervise and direct searches for contraband and provide security. Computer work and writing and serving RVR’s.
INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 2008-2010
Sales and Banquet Manager, working with a diverse clientele, planning social events, business conferences, special projects with always a concern for the bottom line and customer satisfaction.
The ALBUQUERQUE CONVENTION CENTER 2007-2008
Sales and Banquet Manager, working with a diverse clientele, planning social events, special projects, PR event execution and customer satisfaction.
MOVABLE FEAST CATERING COMPANY El Paso TX 1998-2006
Director of Operations, handling all aspects of operations, management, including sales presentations, contract writing, PR purchasing, staffing, event strategy planning, budget creation and management, fleet management. A professional catering company, servicing schools, industrial complexes, restaurants, private clubs, private homes and prisons.
PROFESSIOONAL FOOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT 1978-1998
Manager of Special Projects-A national food service management company. Managing all facets of food service/catering, special projects and events, working with a diverse clientele, offering high quality event planning with a special emphasis on budget aspects. Coordinate food and beverage staffing, supervision equipment acquisitions and facilities design. Motivate staff and utilize marketing tools, PR, sales and convention planning background to achieve the desired goal of each event for company and client satisfaction. Many years of designing sets and props for college cafeterias. Taught classes for company in set carpentry and culinary programs. Solid knowledge of floral design, menu writing and proposals for securing new accounts.
AWARDS
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
EUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
University of the Southwest
92 Certificate Hours in Substance Abuse Study
Beginning: Master’s Program in Criminal Justice
Cumberland University
Associate Degree in Hospitality
Cascade College
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Certification Food Safety
first Aid, CPR Certified
SUBSTANCE ABUSE LICENSE
License Number 0166691
TRAINING
OSHA Safety Training NASA Las Cruces, NM
EXTRA SKILLS
Ability to recognize and execute protocol
Leadership and debating skills
Strong investigative and research skills
Superior communication skills
Strong management, supervision and organizations skills
Ability to multitask
REFERENCES
Laurie Morales Restaurant Manager 505-***-****
Arnold Cardon Music Teacher 575-***-****
Tonya Toomey Deputy Warden of Programs 575-***-****
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