Community Calendar https://www.rfmaonline.com/events/event_list.asp Thu, 28 Mar 2024 21:04:02 GMT Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:00:00 GMT Copyright © 2024 Restaurant Facility Management Association RFMA-U Webinar: Empowering Women in the Restaurant Facilities Industry https://www.rfmaonline.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1842842 https://www.rfmaonline.com/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1842842 Join us as we delve into the historic and current state of women in the restaurant facilities industry.  Our moderator, Faith Trainor, CRFP with Inspire Brands, Inc. will be joined by our panelists, Tori Homann with North American Signs, Amanda Stephen with Superclean, and Rob Wach, CRFP with Habit Burger Grill as they discuss women's evolving role in facilities, mitigating common issues women experience including work/life balance, maternity leave, pay raises, and pay disparity, how we as an industry can best support women, and more.  When registering for the call, you will be able to submit questions for the panel.  This webinar is presented in partnership with the Females in Facilities Interest Group.

When: Wednesday, April 24th from 2:00 - 3:00 PM CT
Topic: Empowering Women in the Restaurant Facilities Industry
CEU Credits: 1

During this webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • Understand the historic and current state of women in the restaurant facilities industry.
  • Gain an understanding of some of the common issues women face in the industry via viewpoints across the career spectrum.
  • Troubleshoot common issues and learn how to others mitigate certain factors such as maternity leave, pay raises, pay disparity, promotions, PTO, and more.
  • Forecast the role of women as we progress into the next decade.


MODERATOR

 

Faith Trainor, CRFP | Inspire Brands, Inc.

Faith Trainor is currently a facilities manager for Inspire Brands, covering Jimmy John's and Sonic concepts.  She has been with Jimmy John's in corporate operations since 2015, but transitioned into facilities and took on Sonic in June 2021.  Faith joined RFMA in 2021 and promptly committed herself to getting her CRFP, which she achieved in December 2021.  Faith currently resides in Champaign, IL with her husband and two children.

 

PANELISTS


Tori Homann |
North American Signs

Tori has been in the signage and FM industry for 5 years, beginning at North American Signs as an intern and growing to the role of Marketing Manager!  She works with the NAS marketing team to create digital content, execute SEO strategy, and write copy to drive digital traffic.  Copywriting is a highlight of her job, and while she never thought she'd grow up to be a writer, it has meaningfully broadened her perspective and industry knowledge.  She's also an eternal optimist and loves being a cheerleader for her team.  Outside of the office, she's a ballet instructor, volunteer at her church and wine lover!



Amanda Stephen |
Superclean

With nearly 10 years' experience in the janitorial and facilities maintenance industry, Amanda Stephen previously spent 10+ years in Senior Level Retail Operations which has given her a well-rounded perspective of both clients and vendors.  Her commitment to leadership and progress is evident in her continued involvement in the facilities industry, which includes organizations such as RFMA, Connex, ISSA, IICRC, and many others.

 

 

Rob Wach, CRFP | Habit Burger Grill

With over 40 years of experience in facilities and construction for the restaurant and amusement park industry, Rob Wach, CRFP can only be described as a restaurant facilities pioneer.  He is currently serving as the VP of Facilities with Habit Burger Grill where he has enjoyed 10 years of service.  Rob leads a diverse team of 8 that includes 6 females in facilities.  During his career, Rob has been an outstanding proponent in furthering women in the industry and is considered an ally among his peers.  In addition to his work at Habit Burger Grill, Rob served as the RFMA Board Chair in 2019.

 

 

Special thanks to our Females in Facilities Partner, Chain Store Maintenance, an MCS Company!

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