School Nutrition leader with 10+ years of experience supporting K-12 food service programs across district, charter, and state systems. Expertise in USDA compliance, Administrative Review readiness, financial oversight, and multi-site operations. Proven ability to strengthen program compliance, streamline operations, and support site leaders through training, policy implementation, and audit preparation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nutrition Director
Utopian Academy for the Arts Network / Clayton County Public Schools
Fayetteville, Ga
11.2022 - Current
Lead school districts nutrition operations across a multi-site charter network serving K-12 students.
Ensure compliance with USDA, GaDOE, and local regulations, including meal counting/claiming and procurement standard.
Develop and implement SOPs to improve operational consistency and audit readiness.
Oversee Administrative Review preparation, documentation, and corrective action processes.
Direct menu planning to meet NSLP/SBP requirements and nutritional standards.
Manage budgets, staffing models, and labor efficiency across multiple sites.
Support cafeteria openings, including kitchen design, equipment planning, and program setup.
Partner with district and state stakeholders to maintain compliance and improve program outcomes.
Assistant General Manager
Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) / Atlanta Public Schools
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2020 - 09.2022
Supported 14-17 schools nutrition operations, ensuring compliance with USDA and APS policies.
Maintained audit-ready documentation and supported Administrative Review processes.
Assisted with menu planning using USDA Foods and DoD commodities.
Monitored financial performance, including cash handling, reconciliation, and reporting.
Supervised staff scheduling and labor efficiency using MPLH standards.
Trained staff on compliance, food safety, and operational procedures.
Food Service Auditor / Supervisor
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice – Atlanta YDC / Metro RYDC
Atlanta, Georgia
05.2016 - 02.2020
Conducted compliance audits focused on food safety, operations, and regulatory standards.
Identified deficiencies and implemented corrective actions to improve compliance.
Managed inventory, procurement, and budget tracking for metro cluster 7 facilities.
Prepared financial reports, including P&L analysis.
Supervised staff training, scheduling, and daily operations.
Ensured payroll accuracy and compliance with labor regulations.
Dietary Office Manager / Dietary Manager
Morrison Healthcare / Grady Health System
Atlanta, Georgia
03.2010 - 06.2016
Managed payroll, scheduling, and HR processes for 50 dietary staff .
Oversaw budgeting, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.
Maintained inventory controls and monitored food cost performance.
Coordinated daily meal service operations and patient meal counts.
Ensured compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bauder College
Atlanta, GA
10.2010
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Bauder College
Atlanta, GA
2008
Skills
USDA Programs (NSLP, SBP, CEP)
Administrative Review (AR) Support
Compliance Monitoring & Corrective Action
Policy & SOP Development
Menu Compliance & Production Oversight
Budgeting & Cost Control
Staff Training & Performance Support
Procurement & Inventory Systems
Payroll & HR Systems (Kronos, SAP, PeopleSoft, Paylocity)
Stakeholder Communication & District Collaboration
Certification
SERV Safe Certified
SERV Safe Proctor
Timeline
Nutrition Director
Utopian Academy for the Arts Network / Clayton County Public Schools
11.2022 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE) / Atlanta Public Schools
09.2020 - 09.2022
Food Service Auditor / Supervisor
Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice – Atlanta YDC / Metro RYDC