Project Coordinator - Agile - Cross-Industry Delivery Expert

Summary — Agile Project Coordinator with cross-industry experience supporting delivery of complex

initiatives through planning, tracking, and stakeholder coordination in Culinary & Hospitality Applications. Known for maintaining clear documentation, managing risks and dependencies and supporting on-time, on-scope execution in fast-paced environments. 25+ Years in the hospitality industry. Soft Skills: Fostering psychological safety, clear communication and shared accountability—aligning diverse stakeholders around common goals, acting as a servant leader for multiple teams to perform at a high level and adapt confidently to change on a daily basis. Tools: MS Excel MS Spreadsheets Monday.com Asana JIRA DevOps Kanban Lean Six Sigma Experience

K–12 District Chef — Taher, Inc. Petersburg, VA

September 2025-Current

● Facilitated daily stand-ups and performance coaching to drive accountability, develop high-performing teams, and ensure consistent delivery against operational sprint goals.

● Translated stakeholder requirements into compliant, value-driven workflows, maintaining HACCP governance while aligning services with USDA standards and district expectations.

● Owned financial performance (P&L), controlling food and labor costs, managing vendor backlogs, procurement cycles, and inventory systems to meet budget targets and optimize ROI.

● Cultivated strong stakeholder partnerships across clients, administrators, staff, students, and families; leveraged digital tools for reporting, forecasting, ordering, and data-informed decision-making.

Personal Chef / Owner — Succulent Indulgence Catering Richmond, VA Mar 2015–September 2025

● Managed end-to-end client projects including scope definition, budgeting, and delivery

● Tracked estimates vs. actuals, maintained documentation, and improved delivery efficiency Industrial Battery Field Technician — East Penn Manufacturing Ashland, VA Apr 2023–Mar 2025

● Supported service projects by tracking labor, materials, timelines, and scope

● Coordinated schedules and escalated safety, cost, and delivery risks Kitchen Manager — World of Beer Richmond, VA

Sep 2018–Mar 2020

● Coordinated operations using schedules, staffing plans, and inventory controls

● Tracked costs, resolved variances, and reported performance metrics Military Service — National Guard Specialist (E-4), Combat Engineer Jan 2003–Oct 2010

● Coordinated mission-critical engineering work using structured planning and prioritization

● Tracked progress, risks, and dependencies; communicated status to leadership

● Education — CSM (Scrum Alliance) AS Culinary Arts (Art Institute of Washington)