Duncan Allinson
Winston Salem
Summary
Experienced in recruiting, retention, and onboarding, I am a highly effective human resource professional who consistently delivers results. Renowned for building strong relationships with candidates and employees, I excel in creating a positive and engaging work environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting Specialist
Chartwells K12
10.2022 - Current
- Ensure continuous contact with all candidates through phone calls, emails, and texts.
- Compile recruiting data for the Executive Director and VP of Operations, ensuring it’s aligned with their priorities and provides meaningful insights. Break the data down by area for supervisors, highlighting key trends and practical steps to improve recruiting performance.
- Host orientation sessions for newly hired employees
- Maintain contact with newly hired team members 30, 60, and 90 days out.
- Track the life cycle of all newly hired employees through ATS and in house programs.
- Reduced turnover by improving communication and creating an award-winning 2-day onboarding program, Foundations of Child Nutrition.
- Contributed to retention through the creation of a succession plan and an internal recognition program called Level Up.
- Contributed to continuous improvement for our operations by conducting exit interviews.
Director of Dining
Aramark
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Fostered student loyalty by consistently delivering exceptional food quality and outstanding service.
- Enhanced team performance through regular communication, including team huddles and one-on-one meetings.
- Implemented informal evaluations with the management team to track and drive continuous improvement.
- Developed task completion checklists to ensure timely readiness and uphold quality standards.
- Boosted morale by recognizing and celebrating high performance and growth.
Foodservice Production Manager
Sodexo
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Oversaw food production operations, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
- Energized the cafeteria environment by implementing internal marketing strategies using Yammer and engaging visual displays.
- Established a documented training program to standardize and enhance onboarding consistency.
- Conducted bi-annual performance evaluations to support team development and accountability.
- Fostered a culture of recognition through events such as birthday celebrations, retirement gatherings, and performance awards.
- Strengthened communication and collaboration through daily huddles, regular staff and manager meetings, and one-on-one sessions.
- Collaborated with vendors to introduce new product lines, enhancing offerings while developing team skills and expertise.
Retail Manager III
Sodexo
10.2018 - 10.2020
- Led a team of 60 members, including five managers, across five food service concepts
- Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels for in-demand products and reducing excess merchandise.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
- Directed training and development of new employees for ease of transition into team.
- Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Various Roles
Aramark
04.2000 - 03.2014
- Led teams ranging from 35 to 120 employees, managing food service, lodging, retail, maintenance, housekeeping, and recreation operations.
- Built strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including the National Park Service, National Forest Service, and Lees McRae College.
- Enhanced living conditions for remote on-site workers by upgrading housing facilities and introducing recreational activities.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive training programs to streamline onboarding and set staff up for success.
- Facilitated regular all-staff meetings and one-on-one sessions to foster communication and team alignment.
- Conducted performance evaluations for frontline staff and managers to drive growth and accountability.
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process, including interviewing and hiring for foodservice personnel.
- Delivered engaging orientations to welcome and prepare all new staff members.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA01.2022
Skills
Communications
Performance Management
Consensus Building
Talent Management
Timeline
Recruiting Specialist
Chartwells K12
10.2022 - Current
Director of Dining
Aramark
07.2022 - 10.2022
Foodservice Production Manager
Sodexo
10.2020 - 07.2022
Retail Manager III
Sodexo
10.2018 - 10.2020
Various Roles
Aramark
04.2000 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business
Peninsula College
Master of Science - Human Resource Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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