To obtain positions that will best utilize my culinary skills and education.
Johnson & Wales University Charlotte, North Carolina
Associate of Science in Culinary Arts Graduated May 2006
Wayne County Schools Career Center Smithville, Ohio
Certificate of Completion in Culinary ArtsGraduated May 2004
- September 2006-September 2008
Amish Naturals Incorporated
Holmesville, Ohio
Executive Chef
- Developed creative recipes and food photography utilizing Amish Naturals products.
- Promoted Amish Naturals through national media appearances, such as TV, radio and print.
- Organized and executed numerous trade show appearances, with attendance reaching 30,000 people.
- Headlined live cooking demonstrations nationwide promoting Amish Naturals products.
- March 2006-September 2006
The Greenbriar Sporting Club
White Sulpher Springs, West Virgina
Intern
- Operated poolside dining facility, serving up to 60 people per day.
- Aided in the execution of special dinners, events, and golf outings of up to 200 people.
The Culinary Vegetable Institute
Milan, Ohio
Intern
- Assisted visiting chefs in the preparation and creation of recipes utilizing organic products.
- Maintained 70 acre experimental vegetable gardens, resulting in high quality produce.
Westfield Group, Blair Center
Westfield, Ohio
Banquet Prep Cook
- Prepared for 50-300 person banquets including: weddings, corporate functions, and golf outings.
- Carved meats for 50-300 people on a buffet line at a banquet facility.
Homestead Restaurant
Charm, Ohio
Line Cook
- Assisted with preparation of menu items in a 120 seat restaurant.
- Supervised daily cleaning routine in full service restaurant kitchen.
- Keynote Speaker Ohio Dietary Managers Association Convention
(September 2007)
- Johnson & Wales University Honors Graduate, Sum Cum Laude (May 2006)
- Johnson & Wales University Dean’s List Recipient (September 2004-May 2006)
- Waynedale High School Honors Graduate (May 2004)
- Five Gold Medals in the Ohio Culinary Arts Invitational Tournament
(May 2003)
- Gold Medal in the FCCLA Star Culinary Arts Competition (March 2003)
- Johnson & Wales Chapter Secretary of Toastmasters International
(November 2005-March 2006)
- Chapter President of Family Career and Consumer Leaders of America
(September 2002-March 2003)
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