Peggy Lavallee

Dependable and personable customer service professional with 7 years of recent school food-service experience and a strong earlier background in purchasing, vendor coordination, and professional service. Skilled in cash handling, food preparation and service, inventory, receiving, recordkeeping, sanitation, and opening/closing operations. Known for reliability, teamwork, attention to detail, and a positive approach in fast-paced environments.

Cafeteria / Kitchen Staff at Tredyffrin/Easttown School District — Devon Elementary School (2019-09 – 2026-08)

• Prepared, cooked, and served meals for elementary school students while maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming cafeteria.
• Operated a computerized cash register and accurately processed student meal purchases.
• Followed food allergy and dietary requirements and completed daily food and service logs.
• Managed inventory, stocked food and supplies, and received and organized deliveries.
• Opened and closed the kitchen; maintained clean and sanitary kitchen, cafeteria, tables, and equipment.
• Worked collaboratively with a four-person kitchen team to coordinate daily preparation and meal service.

Server at Jeff Thomas Catering (2004-01 – 2004-12)

• Served meals at charity events of 500+ guests and weddings serving 100–200 guests.
• Assisted with food preparation, event setup, and timely, courteous guest service.

Vendor Coordinator at Hammacher Schlemmer (2001-01 – 2005-12)

• Coordinated vendor authorizations and warehouse returns for damaged merchandise.
• Maintained daily damaged-goods reports and tracked associated inventory dollar values.

Garment Developer / Raw Material Buyer at Nike, Inc. (1996-01 – 2001-12)

• Managed apparel projects, vendor communication, purchasing, and materials coordination.
• Purchased more than $2 million annually in raw materials and maintained relationships with 20+ vendors.
• Created Bills of Materials and cost sheets and coordinated product development from concept through delivery.

B.S. in Apparel Design – Oregon State University (1994-01)