CV STEWARD/CHEF MARINE OR OIL DRILLING INDUSTRY, US NAVY OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

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Last Updated: Friday, October 15, 2010

I AM SEEKING EMPLOYMENT AS A STEWARD OR CHEF IN THE MARINE OR OIL DRILLING INDUSTRY. MY WORK HISTORY INCLUDES WORKING IN FINE DINING AND PREPARING FOOD IN FAST PAST HIGH VOLUME 5 STAR RESTAURANTS IN THE US. THIS EXPERIENCE HAS HELPED ME TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE IN PURCHASING, FOOD COST, MENU, PREPARATION, EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT, MULTITASKING, WITH MUCH ATTENTION TO DETAIL. I HAVE ALSO SERVED IN THE US NAVY DURING OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. I WORK WELL AS A TEAM PLAYER AND LOVE TO PREPARE GOURMET MEALS FOR ALL. I AM TEACHABLE AND EAGER TO LEARN NEW STRATEGIES TO ADVANCE MY PROFICIENCY IN MY AREA OF EXPERTISE. I AM IN GREAT HEALTH AND READY TO EMPLOY IMMEDIATELY. WILL RELOCATE TO GULF OF MEXICO ON DEMAND.

1-10 to 9-2010 AW Shucks State Street Charleston, SC
Preparatory Cook/line cook/Garmo/Grill/saute’ for an extremely high volume local favorite seafood restaurant. Able to work under pressure in preparation for high customer volume (lunch and dinner) while multitasking. In absence of sous chef, responsible for making sure all tickets are expedited and presentation meets company standards. Management of the line staff in absence of sous chef or kitchen manager. Makes recommendations for menu changes and development and creation of weekly specials. Maintain DHEC and restaurant food safety practices open up and shut down kitchen and prep for the incoming shift personnel.

10-09 to 12-09 High Cotton Restaurant Maverick Southern Kitchens East Bay St Charleston, SC
Preparatory Cook and Sauté cook for an extremely high volume five star restaurant. Able to work under pressure in preparation for high customer volume (breakfast lunch and dinner) while multitasking.

8-09 to 10-09 Boulevard Diner Coleman Blvd. Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Job Title: Preparatory Cook and Sauté cook for an extremely high volume diner style restaurant. Specializing in home cooked southern cuisine. Responsible for developing “daily” specials. Able to work under pressure in preparation for high customer volume (breakfast lunch and dinner) while multitasking and always able to deliver with confidence and in a timely manner menu requests to satisfied guests

9-08 to 7-09 Sky Hospitality Group, Inc Social/Poogan’s Porch Restaurants 188 E. Bay St Charleston, SC
Job Title: “garmo” Preparatory Cook, expeditor, prep of Sauces, Specials, desserts, salads, Grill, Sauté, main course menu prep and presentation for popular “wine bar” and historical southern cuisine restaurant.
Duties: All of the above …also able to work under pressure in preparation for Sunday brunches and high customer volume for special events and parties such as New Year’s Eve and Easter celebrations while multitasking and always able to deliver with confidence and in a timely manner menu requests to satisfied guests. Able to maintain cleanliness standards and follow all safety guidelines and food preparatory regulations.

4-08 to 9- 08 Lana Restaurant and Bar Rutledge Ave. Charleston, SC
Job Title: “garmo” Preparatory Cook, Sauces, Specials, desserts, salads, Grill, Sauté, main course menu prep and presentation for popular upscale fine dining Mediterranean Cuisine.
Duties: All of the above …also able to work under pressure, while multitasking and always able to deliver with confidence and in a timely manner menu requests to satisfied guests. Able to maintain cleanliness and follow all safety guidelines and food preparatory regulations and also presenting good manners, professionalism and appropriate etiquette when visiting the tables of guests upon request.

4-05 to 4-08 The Old Village Post House Maverick Southern Kitchens Mt pleasant, SC
Job Title: Garmo (cold foods, salads, & deserts), Grill, Sauté, dishwasher
Duties: responsible as dishwasher involving prep and assistance with banquets and special events for up to 100 people. Volunteered and ultimately Promoted full time to “garmo” in an effort to become proficient at all stations. After being permanently promoted to “garmo “ fulltime, I became responsible for the correct preparation and plating of all the deserts and salads on the menu while assisting with any dishwashing responsibilities in the absence of the dishwasher learning to work well under pressure with multitasking. Working the Grill was especially challenging and rewarding, as I was able to input on specials and menu adjustments. My BBQ sauce (JOJOQ) is currently on the menu. Also, the grill helped me to gain valuable experience for the preparation and serving of staff meals each day in addition to my own prep work for the restaurant. As I gained more experience and confidence from the main chef, I became involved in off cite functions like in home cooking demos, including assisting on “Low country Live” television show and I also participated in the 2008 food and wine fest.

1-05 to 4-05 Cappricio Restaurant Mt. Pleasant, SC
Job Title: Prep Cook, Desserts and Salad prep, Sauté Cook, “Specials” Prep cook, Line cook
Duties: Responsible for performing all of the kitchen duties including preparation, presentation and expedition required for popular Italian cuisine.

6-03 to 11-04 Wild Wing Café and Red’s Ice House Mount Pleasant, SC and North Charleston, SC
Job Title: Prep Cook, Fry Cook, Sauté Cook, “Specials” Prep cook, Line cook
Duties: Responsible for performing all of the kitchen duties including presentation and expedition required for seafood and family dining restaurants.

7-15-02 to 5-03 Medical University of South Carolina 171 Ashley Ave. Charleston, SC 29425
Job Title: Grounds Keeper
Duties: Responsible for maintenance of all aspects of grounds and horticultural development of assigned sections of the Medical University campus. These duties include but are not limited to; mowing, weed eating, planting, pressure washing, mulching, street sweeping, directing traffic, maintaining safety and attendance to all building and grounds responsibilities. Licensed to operate state vehicles. Also, must possess the abilities to work well with others as a team and direct patients and their families when needed. Assignments include Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief teams in the case of flooding, fire, and hurricane. Etc.


Work Experience continued

3-19-01 to 5-13-02 United States Navy USS John C. Stennis CVN 74 Box 31 FPO AP 96615-2874
Job Title: Plane Handler/Firefighter
Duties: Responsible for the safety, security and movement of F-14 and F-18 fighter jets on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier/ Participated in the successful launching and landing of over 1500 missions during “Operation Enduring Freedom”/Member of the fire fighting team, mass casualty team, blood bank team/trained in CPR/weapons handling. Recipient of National Defense Service Medal, Operation Enduring Freedom Ribbon and has current status as a veteran of the United States Navy.

9-99 to 3-01 Charleston County Schools Wando Community Education @ Whitesides Rifle Range Road Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Job Title: Tae Kwon Do Instructor 2nd Degree Black Belt
Supervisor: Dr. Jack Emmel 849-8800
Duties: Responsible for the instruction, guidance, and proper education of the fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do and proper physical fitness to elementary, middle, and high school children/Demonstrate and teach patience, discipline, self control, good sportsmanship, humility and a spirit of community service to these students.

12-00 to 1-01 Millennium Music Towne Center Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone # 971-2005
Job Title: Salesman/cashier during Christmas Holiday
Duties: Responsible for the provision of courteous and helpful customer service/ stocking shelves/ provision of guidance towards different musical interests/ unloading of inventory from delivery trucks.

6-1-98 to 9-30-00 Charleston Harbor Hilton Hotel 20 Patriots Point Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 Phone # 856-0028
Job Title: Bar Back/Pool Attendant/Short Order Cook/ Banquets
Duties: Responsible for customer service duties related to pool attending/responsible for providing all supplies to cabana bar and restaurant/responsible for helping and cooking short orders/responsible for set up and break down for banquets and large hotel functions/waiting and busing tables.

6-1-97 to 9-1-97 Medical University of SC 171 Ashley Ave. Charleston, SC 29425
Supervisor: John Franklin 792-3979/Dr. M. F. La Via 795-2817
Job Title: Volunteer for Biomedical Engineering and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Departments
Duties: To assist in the repair of bio-medical instrumentation/make deliveries and pick-ups/ make Xerox copies/filing/assist research specialist with basic laboratory techniques.

Education
High School: Garrett Academy (2 years) North Charleston, SC
Wando High School (1 year) Mathis Ferry Rd. Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Adult Education: North Charleston Adult Education (1 year)
Received GED certification June 17th 2000
College: Trident Technical College (2 years)
North Charleston, SC
Received Credits in General Science/History/Auto Mechanics/Culinary Arts

PROFICIENT IN MICROSOFT OFFICE

Special Interests and Volunteer Activities: growing fresh vegetables, preparing gourmet meals for friends, 2nd Degree Black Belt martial artist/Professional Photographer/guitar/computers/volunteer for Lowcountry Elder Shelter, MUSC, Sandpiper Convalescent Facility, Charleston County Parks and Recreation Department/Isle of Palms Fire Department, avid outdoors-man hunting and fishing.