Joel Carmona is a seasoned professional in the food service and hospitality industry, currently serving as Regional Food Service Operations Manager at Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) since June 2023, overseeing a substantial contract management portfolio of over $35 million. With a diverse background, Joel also functions as a QSR Consultant for Creative QSR Solutions and has experience as a Notary Public and Flight Attendant for a major airline. Previous roles include Area Coach at Taco Bell, where Joel managed multiple multi-branded restaurants with significant annual sales, and owner of Java Joe's Café in St. Croix. Additional experience encompasses various positions at JetBlue Airways, including inflight instructor and curriculum developer, as well as Retail Store Manager at Starbucks. Joel holds an Associate’s Degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from Valencia College.
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National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)
FEEDING DREAMS. BUILDING FUTURES. As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s mission of service to the public is dedicated to enhancing the industry’s training and education, career development and community engagement efforts. The NRAEF and its programs work to ATTRACT, EMPOWER and ADVANCE today’s and tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice workforce. NRAEF programs include: ProStart® – a high-school career and technical education program; Restaurant Ready – partnering with community based organizations to provide “opportunity youth” with skills training and job opportunities; Military – helping military servicemen and women transition their skills to restaurant and foodservice careers; Scholarships – financial assistance for students pursuing restaurant, foodservice and hospitality degrees; and, the Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship Project – a partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association providing a hospitality apprenticeship program for the industry. For more information on the NRAEF, visit ChooseRestaurants.org.