Nora Velazquez

Dedicated and results-oriented U.S. Navy Veteran with 20 years of experience directing large-scale food service and hospitality operations for the U.S. Navy. Expert in managing complex dining facilities, shipboard messes, and executive service kitchens, including Flag Officers and foreign dignitaries. Proven track record in overseeing multimillion-dollar subsistence budgets, inventory management, and advanced financial record-keeping while ensuring 100% compliance with strict sanitation and food safety standards (HACCP). A transformational leader skilled in mentoring diverse teams of junior personnel, optimizing operational workflows, and maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence and professional development in high-pressure, global environments.