Candace Green
Ali Al Salem Air Base
Summary
Ambitious Dining Facility with proven track record of creating successful food service operations, managing staff and providing exemplary customer service. Provide extensive experience in menu design, ordering supplies and creating innovative solutions to food service challenges. Well-versed in hospitality, and food service standards and natural knack for building relationships with customers and civilian personnel.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitness Manager
Amentum
02.2024 - Current
- Manages three fitness centers, supervising five contractors and seven sub contractors
- Maintains clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, professional safe and secure area
- Performs custodial duties to ensure equipment and floors in all fitness areas are sufficiently cleaned
- Encourages and coordinates with volunteers at various events
- Ensures fitness equipment not in use is returned to its proper storage location and keep facilities neat and orderly
- Participates and conducts intramural sports leagues / clubs, various runs, competitions, fitness events and tournaments - including set up / tear down
- Encourages and coordinate with volunteers at various events
- Any other items as directed or as outlined in PWS
- Provides all supporting documentation / reporting as required lAW international, US, Air Force, PWS criteria and any other industry standards/criteria
- Manages over $65k inventory of fitness equipment and supplies to support mission requirements as stated in PWS.
Recreational Leader
V2X
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed the day-to-day management, operation, supervision, and execution of all Recreational Service contractors, sub contractors and Other Country Nationals (OCNs), facilities and related activities in accordance to the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
- Negotiated contracts with Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE), and other entertainment vendors, as well as tracking Form 9's for payment confirmation.
- Coordinated and managed all pertinent documents with Pass & ID for Entry Authorization Letter's (EALs), for all Armed Forces Entertainment and other contract-hired entertainment for base access.
- Managed and created base tours and other schedule of events for entertainment during their time on location.
- Coordinated with other MWR supervisors of nearby bases for scheduling and proper transporting of entertainment to and from their locations.
- Created theme nights and big holiday events for max participation of over 1.5K military and contracting personnel.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish successful execution of projects and marketing techniques.
- Boosted brand awareness of events with target customer demographics with social media, print, and email campaigns.
Squadron Security and Safety Manager
United States Air Force (AF)
12.2013 - 12.2019
- Developed and implemented over 60 security policies, protocols and procedures, controlled budgets for security operations and monitor expenses and handled recruiting, training and supervising of military personnel, government contractors and civilian workers
- Worked hand and hand with IP (Information Protection) entities to initiate, follow up, conclude Equip accounts for over 250 military and civilian personnel
- Initiated and managed JPAS accounts for military and civilian personnel from NACI, Classified, Secret, and Top Secret Security Levels
- Handled, filed and disposed of classified materials in addition to annual Shred outs
- Conducted safety meetings, audits and inspections to ensure compliance
- Evaluated performance, identified corrective actions and implemented follow up assessments
- Maintained written log of safety inspections, high risk forms, reports and correspondence
- Planned, implemented, conducted and managed environmental safety (EMS) and health programs (OSHA) programs for squadron, as well as conducted preventive safety and compliance training
- Collaborated with Wing Safety to develop Emergency Action planned and served as primary contact for injury and incident notifications, investigations and case management.
Dining Facility Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2013 - 10.2018
- Ensured that all food service personnel adhered to Tri Service Food Code and Air Force Food (DAFMAN 34-131) resulting in exemplary service and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Verified prepared food met taste and presentation standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
- Handled customers concerns/suggestions to ensure good rapport and to ensure customer satisfaction as well as implementing additional menu items to improve quality of life and morale of military personnel.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
- Kept facility compliant with Public Health, sanitation requirements resulting in 95% pass rates in monthly inspections.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored Food Handlers and SERVSAFE standards.
- Conducted annual SERVSAFE and Food Handler's 25 military and 37 civilian contractors food service members as well as conducted trainings for volunteer's for special events or holiday meals.
- Developed unique monthly specialty and annual holiday meals, as well as hosted Chef competitions and food shows to highlight talented food service team.
- Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
- Purchased food from Prime Vendors U.S. Foods and Sysco to cultivate and enhance strong relationships.
Storeroom/Warehouse Manager
United States Air Force
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Managed safety program, identified and corrected 57 violations preventing patron and employee mishaps.
- Pioneered End of Year recapitalization plan, managed $230,000 in equipment purchases to increased mission needs and readiness.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Accurately processed inventories, surveys, and warehouse documents—ensuring stringent controls and accurate inventory/expense accounts were maintained.
- Oversaw upkeep of equipment and physical condition of warehouse, identifying and ordering needed repairs, renovations, and replacements.
- Collaborated with manufacturing and supply chain management.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Conducted research to address shipping errors and packaging mistakes.
Education
Bachelors of Business Administration in Business Administration in Business Administration -
American Military University
111 W Congress St, Charles Town, WV 2541405.2018
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2018
Skills
- Leadership/Management Skills (15 years)
- Organizational/Production Management (10 years)
- Military Experience (20 years)
- Contracting (8 years)
- Procurement Manager (2 years)
- Employee evaluation (10 years)
- Tri Service Code (20 years)
- Air Force Food Service (DAFMAN 34-131)
- Food Handlers (20 years)
- ServSafe (20 years)
- Salesforce (3 years)
- CPR/AED (20 years)
Timeline
Fitness Manager
Amentum
02.2024 - Current
Recreational Leader
V2X
07.2022 - 12.2023
Storeroom/Warehouse Manager
United States Air Force
03.2014 - 03.2018
Dining Facility Manager
United States Air Force, USAF
12.2013 - 10.2018
Squadron Security and Safety Manager
United States Air Force (AF)
12.2013 - 12.2019
Associate of Applied Science -
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelors of Business Administration in Business Administration in Business Administration -
American Military University
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