Chef in Oak Harbor, Washington

Joseph Kennedy Oak Harbor, WA 98277 [email protected] - (360) 24... WORK EXPERIENCE Landscaper Blue Sky Yard Maintenance - Anacortes, WA - June 2013 to Present Responsible for maintaining and improving customers landscape as well as prepping bank foreclosures for sale. A small company where no supervision is needed to complete required tasks. Sales Technician Discount Tire - Bremerton, WA - March 2010 to October 2012 A highly motivated shop coordinator in charge of eight employees. Tasked with ensuring all vehicles had a proper tire change, that a quick turn around time was utilized, and demonstrated sound negotiating skills. - Effectively controlled costs through economical utilization of personnel, materials, and equipment. - Consistent, dependable and accurate in carrying out responsibilities to a successful conclusion. - Developed new strategies to improve means of accomplishing results. - Demonstrated decisive leadership ability. Executive Chef Cattleman's Steak House - Ellensburg, WA - January 2009 to February 2010 Lead six employees in the daily operations of food preparation, cooking, and cash management. Overall responsible for monitoring budget variances and planning appropriate adjustments. Assisted employees in reaching new levels of skills, knowledge, and attitudes. - Demonstrated a high degree of originality and creativity. - Communicated decisions with confidence. - Effectively utilized performance reviews as a motivational tool. - Used systematic methods to accomplish more in less time. Cashier Pilot Travel Center - Ellensburg, WA - 2005 to 2008 Responsible for handling all cash transactions and providing outstanding customer service. Tasked with maintaining fully stocked merchandise while utilizing up sell techniques to ensure higher profit for company. - Consistently exceeded performance expectations. - Excelled in effective and positive communication. - Constantly strived to strengthen and refine professional effectiveness. - Required minimum supervision to complete tasks. EDUCATION GED Central Washington University - Ellensburg, WA 2001 to 2001 General Studies Ellensburg High School - Ellensburg, WA 1998 to 2001