Mesquite, Tx *****
SUMMARY: Over 20 years experience in food service management for medical and college institutions,
Country clubs and conference centers. Proven abilities in planning, marketing, cost analysis,
budgeting, expense control, staffing, training, and quality management. Ability to effectively
handle catering and banquet functions. Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage and
Motivate staff: excellent team building and interpersonal relations skills. Contributed to
Significant revenue gains and cost reductions.
Direction of food service management involving 12 operations and annexed branches.
Sales Oriented with knowledge of hotel catering and conventions.
Associates Degree in Business Administration, Culinary Studies.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Directed 300 hourly and 20 managerial/administrative personnel.
Hospital experience in conjunction with JACHO, Medicare/Medicaid, state and local laws
Consulting with contractors and design department on construction of shopping center with
Retail, food and concession areas, and renovation of existing structures
Development of menus and recipe formulas
Expertise in vendor relations and purchasing involving local and national accounts.
2006 – 2009 DIRECTOR FOOD SERVICES, Dallas Regional Medical Center/Women’s Hospitals.
Dallas Regional Medical Center – 250 beds / Women’s Hospital – 140 beds
Directed Operations for both hospitals, assisted by 4 Dietitians, 2 Managers, House Supervisors and 48 FTE’s
Responsible for the Development patient menus and cycle menus for retail/cafeteria, Doctor’s Dining and Lounge, as well as Catering.
Purchasing was handled through an internet system and payroll was done by Kronos.
Director was a member of the Hospital Advisory Board and Employee Welfare Committee.
Per Diem Associate-Suppers in the Oven-North Richland Hills, TX.
Market and promote catering business through appointments and distribution of marketing
Materials.
Top Cat Fish Houses-Dallas, TX
Development of a new restaurant, Catalina, including layout of kitchen equipment and menu.
2002-2004 Director-Dining Services- Trinity Terrace Assisted Living and Retirement Community. Fort Worth, TX.
Managed all aspects of the dining services for the community of over 300 residents. This
Included cycle menu development and elaborate holiday buffets and catering. Maintained the
Physical budget for food services and ensured compliance by monitoring federal, state, and
Municipal policies and procedures.
Area Manager- College Park Communities, Austin, TX.
Managed food services for three college campus dorms, summer camps. Responsibilities
Included menu planning, budgets, administrative duties, housekeeping and maintenance.
1999-1999 Directors of Food Services- M.H.C. Atlanta, A
Assisted Directors in Texas and Georgia with staffing, cost control, procedures, branded
Concepts and various other duties.
1989-1998 Director of Food Service- Medical Center of Mesquite, Mesquite, TX
1987-1989 Director of Food Services- Chambrel at Club Hill, Dallas, TX.
1984-1987 Director of Food Services- Southland Life Insurance Company, Dallas, TX
1982-1984 General Manager- Hemanies Specialty Cuisine, Seattle, WA
EDUCATION:
Associate Degree in Business Administration, Culinary Studies- Clark College, Vancouver,WA. Executive Management Development Programs and Studies.
AWARDS: Meritorious Service Award- Department of Defense for Oversea Services
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