Nichole Sullivan
Boonville
Summary
Successful at developing and improving training programs for employees at all levels. Good communicator, planner and conflict manager with advanced understanding of training needs for each department. Expertise in recipe development and customer relationships
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Training Manager
Yadkin County Schools
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and federal and state policy compliance.
- Develop new recipes to help improve meal sales, and make the most out of commodity allotments for each district.
- Help menu plan for the upcoming school year, allocating commodity monies, and completing commodity calculators.
- Select products and complete the NCPA bid process.
Sales Representative
Waypoint / Axion Foods
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships to enhance company reputation and drive sales growth.
- Conducted market research to identify new customer segments and refine sales strategies.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to align promotional efforts with sales objectives, increasing campaign effectiveness.
- Collaborated with marketing teams on promotional campaigns to increase sales performance.
- Analyzed sales data to refine distribution strategies and improve inventory management.
- Assisted clients in developing effective merchandising strategies that aligned with their brand objectives.
Training Manager
Yadkin County Schools
11.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities and enhance program success.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids and other educational materials.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and federal and state policy compliance.
- Develop new recipes to help improve meal sales, and make the most out of commodity allotments for each district.
- Help menu plan for the upcoming school year, allocating commodity monies, and completing commodity calculators.
- Select products and complete the NCPA bid process.
School Nutrition Manager
Yadkin County Schools
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Monitored and enforced quality standards for school food services.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for foodservice team members.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
- Adhered to local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding school nutrition standards.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
School Nutrition Assistant
Yadkin County Schools
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues.
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed students and staff needs.
- Assisted students with timely food services and requests.
- Monitored serving line inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Monitored temperature of cases, shelves and storage areas and reported failures to manager.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC08.2021
Associates of General Education -
Surry Community College
Dobson, NC08-2021
Skills
- Staff Presentations
- Process Evaluations
- Change Management
- Team Direction
- Product Development
- Recipe Development
- Customer/ Staff Relationships
- New employee training
- Process evaluations
Certification
- Serve-Safe Training - 2018-current
Timeline
Training Manager
Yadkin County Schools
06.2024 - Current
Sales Representative
Waypoint / Axion Foods
06.2023 - 06.2024
Training Manager
Yadkin County Schools
11.2022 - 06.2023
School Nutrition Manager
Yadkin County Schools
08.2019 - 11.2022
School Nutrition Assistant
Yadkin County Schools
04.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts - Education
Surry Community College
Associates of General Education -
Surry Community College