KELLI L.

MONROE
Fleming Island, FL 32003
904-228-8108
kmdb5f80@westpost.net

PROGRAM MANAGER
* Program Management. Self-motivated Program Management Professional with a com
prehensive background in child nutrition and compliance. Ability to manage mult
iple simultaneous programs and projects while working under pressure in fast-pac
ed environments.
* Relationship Building. Proactively builds top-performing teams and establishe
s key collaborative relationships with all levels of employees. Effective commu
nicator and liaison, known for building strategic partnerships and alliances. R
eputation for integrity, dedication, and work ethic.
* Food Service & Child Nutrition Expert. Extensive experience in food services
and child nutrition in both the public and private sectors. Highly versatile; q
uickly masters new roles, responsibilities, technologies, and environments. Con
tinuously pursues opportunities to learn and takes on challenges for further pro
fessional development and growth.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Cross-Functional Team Leadership Strategic Planning Child Health & Nutrition
Food Service Operations
Project/Program Management Verbal & Written Communications Presentations Nego
tiations
Staff Training & Motivation; Relationship Building Problem Solving Budgeting
Reporting Customer Service

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Second Harvest of North Florida (2008-Present)
Child Nutrition Program Manager
Apply dynamic strategic planning, prioritization, and project management skills
toward consistently achieving critical deadlines while maintaining high quality
standards. Serve an integral role as a Program Specialist for Child Nutrition P
rogram, with accountability for monitoring, auditing, and training over 80 agenc
ies in their Afterschool/Summer Lunch program. Contribute financial research an
d analysis abilities in auditing, maintaining, and updating detailed records in
accordance with the Department of Health, Department of Education, and USDA gove
rnment agencies regarding After School and Summer Lunch programs. Demonstrate s
trong communication and leadership skills in proactively resolving problems by a
pplying diplomacy and assertiveness and preventing miscommunications between sta
ff and management.
Selected Highlights:
Earned a rapid promotion to the Child Nutrition Program Manager/Special Project
s Manager.
Appointed to serve as Community Service Coordinator for Court Ordered offenders
to mentor.
Ensured strict compliance with USDA, Dept. of Education and Dept. of Health rul
es and regulations by overseeing 210 annual site visits.
 Maintain full accountability for overseeing all aspects of program activities,
including effectively facilitating daily operations for over 56 participating ag
encies servicing 2,700 children and a $500K annual operating budget.

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United States Navy (2005-2007)

Food Service/Hospitality Manager
Exhibited industry expertise in maintaining high quality food service and hospit
ality standards. Spearheaded three food service operations and supervised over
100 sailors and marines. Received Navy Commendation medal for food service exce
llence and management. Trained, mentored, and supervised subordinates in all as
pects of day-to-day hospitality and nutrition related initiatives, in accordance
with organizational goals and objectives.
Selected Highlights:
Conducted information gathering, needs assessment, and analytical skills toward
effectively and diplomatically responding to issues for timely resolution.
Effectively analyzed internal processes to define inefficiencies and provided e
xpert recommendations to boost productivity and performance.

NASJAX Naval Hospital (2001-2005)

Food Service Management/Administrator
Led staff in the performance and execution of financial, budgeting, operating, c
ompliance, public relations, and administrative functions. Collaborated with di
fferent departments in coordinating all aspects of division planning, cash manag
ement, audits, and inventory control.
Selected Highlights:
Earned various awards for outstanding leadership and food service operations du
ring combat training exercises, as well as the Navy Achievement Medal for duty.

EDUCATION
Business Management & Business Administration - University of Phoenix
Paralegal Studies & Civil Litigation - Ashworth University
Food Safety Manager - Florida State College, Jacksonville, FL

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Food Service Management/Administrator Training; San Diego, CA
Safety Managers/Supervisors Training; Norfolk, VA
Leadership Development Program; Mayport, FL
Contract Officer Technical Representative; Pensacola, FL

AWARDS
Navy Commendation Medals (2); Navy Achievement Medals (4); Global War on Terrori
sm Medal (1); Good Conduct Medal (5); Numerous Letters of Appreciations and Comm
endations; Recipient of two Food Service and one Field Operations awards