Objective
Career Objective: To obtain a Vessel Cook position that will enable me to use my organizational and interpersonal skills to maximize crew moral and meet optimum nutritional needs.
Experience
Ford Motor Company Various Locations 2003 -2008
Finance Manager
• Non- confrontational package/menu selling techniques.
• Interpret all major credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, Trans Union, and Credco.
• Loan underwriting and Loan funding procedures.
• Adhere to F & I procedures and compliance requirements including DMV and Regulation Z.
• Computer literate: Reynolds and Reynolds, ADVENT, AST, Windows, Word/Excel/Access
Imperial Productions of Garden Grove • Garden Grove, CA 1989 - 2003
Owner/Director of Operations
• Owner/Operator of a successful Catering and Party Planning Organization specializing in large scale special events for corporate companies, convention services, yacht charters, grand opening events and commercial decor.
• Managed all aspects of the business from sales and marketing, contract negotiations, budgeting, financial management and reporting.
• Excellent client retention resulting from effective communication to determine their wants and needs in order to provide consistent quality events and obtain client satisfaction.
American Eagle Productions • Anaheim, CA 1974 - 1989
Director of Operations
• Hired, trained, supervised a team of staff for Southern California’s First and Largest Special Event Company.
• Managed and operated the number of properties including: Lion Country Safari, Phoenix Club, Flour Park and Frank G. Bonelli Park (Puddingstone Dam)
• Strong repeat business resulting from establishment of a highly satisfied customer base..
Mimi’s Café Chains • Anaheim, CA 1978 - 1983
Manager in Training
• Managed the start up of three (3) new Mimi’s Café restaurants.
• Responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Managed the overall operations of the new restaurants.
Education
Sea School Bayou La Batre, Alabama
Diploma, Workboat Cooking School
College of Automotive Management • Santa Ana, CA
Diploma, Finance and Insurance Management
California State University of Fullerton • Fullerton, CA
Sports Medicine Major
Certification
CULINARY DIPLOMA - SEASCHOOL, BAYOU LA BATRE, ALABAMA
FINANCE AND INSURANCE DIPLOMA - COLLEGE OF AUTOMOTIVE MANAGEMENT, SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MASTER CERTIFIED FORD MOTOR COMPANY - FINANCE AND INSURANCE, SALES AND INTERNET SALES.
Skils
• Understanding of healthy nutritional standards and diabetic needs.
• Well versed in menu planning within budgetary guidelines.
• Knowledge of galley and kitchen equipment.
• Complete adherence to time management regarding scheduled meal times.