Chris Wiggs

Chris Wiggs

Food Service Director

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Food Service Director at Hideaway Inn, Northwest Annex in Chesapeake, VA

  • Education

    • Davies Vocational School, Lincoln, RI

      1985 - 1987
      HS Diploma Carpentry/Carpenter

      carpentry

    • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

      2011 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Workforce, Education, and Development 4.0

      Activities and Societies: adult education internship Pursuing degree while working full time. 3 Classes away from completing the accelerated degree program and then on to remaining core curriculum.

    • Naval War College

      2013 - 2013
      Tactical and Strategic Planning
  • Experience

    • USS Louisiana

      May 2009 - Jun 2010
      Food Service Director

      10+ years’ experience | Senior subject matter expert in logistics, financial management, resource allocation and all supply chain aspects. Supervised all daily operations while motivating a staff of 55 professionals who provided logistic support and customer service to 300+ assigned personnel.

    • Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk

      Jul 2010 - Apr 2013
      Navy Food Management Team Groton/Norfolk

      Directly responsible for developing food service curriculum and delivering classroom and demonstrative training to the entire northeast and mid-atlantic regions. Additionally, prepared more than 75 Naval Ships and 10 shore based food service facilities in adherence to all food service, OSHA, and sanitation requirements.

    • SENIOR ENLISTED ACADEMY

      May 2013 - Jul 2013
      SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER

      Applied interpersonal and written communication skills to formal and informal communication with senior and subordinate personnel. Applied effective leadership and management techniques to identify factors influencing international relations, domestic and foreign policy, and employment of military forces in achieving national goals while enforcing Navy policies and programs.

    • USS GONZALEZ DDG-66

      Jun 2013 - Mar 2017
      Director Of Operations

      10+ years’ experience | Senior subject matter expert in logistics, financial management, resource allocation and all supply chain aspects. Supervised all daily operations while motivating a staff of 55 professionals who provided logistic support and customer service to 300+ assigned personnel.

    • Bayside Harley-Davidson

      May 2017 - Jul 2017
      Fit Specialist

      Responsible for providing an unparalleled buying experience while matching each customer to the motorcycle of their dreams. Provided exceptional product knowledge to more than 1000 customers monthly while exceeding sales goals and standards.

    • SJS Executives, LLC

      Jul 2017 - Jan 2018
      Logistics Analyst

      Responsible for the overall logistic operations analysis while identifying areas for process improvement and cost savings to ensure expectations are met at all Tier levels within Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk. Routinely collaborate with departmental leads to improve efficiency, processes, and overall productivity while measuring cost analysis. Provide statistical information of product shipments, returns, and inventory control. Create and evaluate new systems and processes of tracking, measurement, and reporting on a Balanced Scorecard Business Model. Show less

    • Hideaway Inn

      Jan 2018 - now
      Food Service Director

      Accountable for all aspects of food service to include: Accounting, Inventory Management, Logistics Control, Food Presentation, Serv-Safe Compliance, Personnel Records, Menu Production

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CEC

      American Culinary Federation
    • Certified Culinarian

      St. Augustine School of Culinary Arts
    • CFM

      International Food Service Executives Association
    • Master Training Specialist, USN NEC 9502

      Curriculum and Instructional Standards Specialist (NEC 9502).
      Apr 2006
    • CCC

      American Culinary Federation -- Official LinkedIn Page
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Donor Relations

      Issued by Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
      Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyAssociated with Chris Wiggs
    • Fundraising Coordinator

      Issued by Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area
      Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital AreaAssociated with Chris Wiggs
    • Donor Relations

      Issued by Breast Cancer Foundation
      Breast Cancer FoundationAssociated with Chris Wiggs
    • Donor Relations

      Issued by American Red Cross on Mar 2003
      American Red CrossAssociated with Chris Wiggs
    • Head Coach/Baseball/Soccer

      Issued by Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Feb 2006
      Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAssociated with Chris Wiggs
    • Donor Relations

      Issued by Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society on Jun 1995
      Navy-Marine Corps Relief SocietyAssociated with Chris Wiggs