1. Jeanne J. Fry
1810 Ridge Cliff Dr.
Monteagle, TN 37356
706 255-3678
mrsjigs@hotmail.com
Professional Experience
University of the South November 2014 to January 2016
Director, Sewanee Dining
Responsible for all campus dining operation; McClurg Dining Hall, Sewanee Catering,
The Tiger Bay and Stirling’s Coffee House.
Administer budget for annual revenues of $6M.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for the department, recently converted
from contract management to self-operated.
Establish strong working relationships with the campus and community.
Support existing and implement new sustainable initiatives such as composting and
complete recycling.
Consulted or and then asked to serve on the campus-wide Customer Service Initiative
Project Team.
University of Georgia September 1999 to November 2014
Executive Director, Food Services
Responsible for all meal plan operations serving 8600+, all voluntary, meal plan
customers.
Responsible for all retail operations; three food courts with branded and self-branded concepts,
seven campus eateries, a convenience store, Campus Catering and a commissary kitchen.
Responsible for purchasing, central food storage facility, Food Pro, all department
maintenance and Bulldog Bucks.
Implemented and responsible for departmental training and student hiring functions, total
staff 1800+.
Administer budget for annual revenues of $42M.
Completed three renovation projects of $1M+ each, 2000, 2001 and 2006.
New construction project of a $14M, 500+ seat meal plan facility, completed August
2004.
New Construction project of a $27M, 1000 seat meal plan facility, completed July 2014.
Construction project in new student center that includes a food court with self and
nationally branded concepts and a faculty dining center, completed June 2009.
$2M meal plan facility expansion, completed August 2012.
Expansion to Health Science Campus of a retail eatery and 100 seat specialty meal plan
operation.
Implemented continuous service and 24 hour service in meal plan operations.
2. University of Missouri-Columbia July 1994 to August 1999
Manager, Rollins Dining Hall
Responsible for dining hall operation with an annual budget of $2.2M.
Operated at a combined food and labor cost of 54% and net income of 33%.
Supervised three assistant managers, thirty hourly and forty student employees.
Participated in department’s strategic planning process.
Served on training and menu committees.
Columbia Public Schools, Missouri August 1993 to July 1994
Supervisor of Kitchens
Responsible for operating eighteen elementary school breakfast and lunch programs.
Direct reports included fifteen kitchen managers.
Responsible for bi-annual performance reviews for all sixty-five full and part time
employees.
Provided nutrition education to grades K through 3.
University of Missouri – Columbia October 1991 to August 1993
Catering Manager
Responsible for catering department with annual revenues of $.8M.
Direct reports included one assistant manager, one event planner, one administrative
assistant, three full time caterers and approx. 60 student caterers.
Established standards for service and presentation.
Catered events on and off campus, including averaging fifty-two weddings annually.
Beta test site for CBORD catering program.
Education
Bachelors of Arts Degree in Business Administration and Home Economics
Iowa Wesleyan College – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Professional Development
UGA Outstanding “Staff Member” Sustainability Award 2014
Named UGA Campus Go-Green Alliance “Green Champion of the Year” 2010.
UGA Sustainability Committee member 2010 to present.
ACUHO-I/NACUFS Food Service Management Internship National Committee, 2000 to
2008.
President NACUFS Southern Region, July 2005 to 2009.
NACUFS National Board of Directors, July 2005 to 2009.
NACUFS Southern Region Strategic Plan Liaison July 2009 – 2011.
NACUFS 2011 National Conference Registration/Volunteers Chair.
UGA Finance and Administration Leadership Institute 2013.