MATTHEW ARMSTRONG

**** **** ***** **. #*, North Canton, OH 44720 •• 330-***-**** ••

aceafm@r.postjobfree.com

FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Highly motivated and self-managed to get things done Strong organization and time management skills.

right the first time. Ability to work with highly confidential information

Leadership, confidence, and courage to uphold and with integrity and diplomacy.

preserve impeccable standards in best practice and Strong, direct expertise in advanced mathematical

mitigation of risk. modeling and statistical analysis.

Demonstrated comfort in managing through differences. Self-driven to identify opportunities to improve

Collaborative style and creating productive processes through creative problem solving skills.

relationships. Ability to think strategically, articulate initiatives, set

Strong creative skills, attention to detail with excellent clear expectations and achieve organizational goals.

analytical, judgment and problem-solving capabilities Professional demeanor with the desire to learn and lead.

that drive project milestones through implementation.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bravo! Cucina Italiana

5/2009 - Present

-Waiter/Chef and Certified Trainer-

Bravo! is a chef-driven concept specialized with an Italian menu based on a broad choice of fresh, made-to-order, authentic

Italian food for lunch and dinner, as well as creative seasonal specials.

Certified training of new employees on all required duties and expected behaviors.

Responsible for ensuring every guest is 100% satisfied.

Perform and direct monthly inventory of all product in store.

Organization and multitasking of numerous guests and tables simultaneously.

Significant Accomplishments:

Identified, initiated and successfully completed several training sessions including; proper communication between

guests, menu and wine knowledge, order entry via touch-screen computer. Trained 30 new employees. Received the

promotion to Certified Trainer.

The Olive Garden

-Culinary Assistant- 6/2005 - 5/2009

Their passion for Italian cuisine inspires everything employees do at Olive Garden, from choosing the freshest ingredients to

preparing meals with the most authentic cooking techniques. The entire team shares a passion for Hospitaliano! Each of

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Olive Garden's team members contributes to the authentic Italian experience at our restaurants, whether they're warmly

greeting guest at the door or suggesting the perfect glass of wine.

Management and delegation of 40+ employees.

Certified corporate training of new and existing employees individually of all required duties and expected behaviors, in

compliance with Darden Inc. standards.

Composition of weekly employee schedules.

Daily inventory counts and data entry of produce and dairy product.

Daily and weekly inventory counts of food and dry product.

Conduct orders for required product needs, ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.

New store opening corporate training of new employees as a group.

Promotion Evolution; Dishwasher, Prep Cook, Line Cook, Waiter, Expeditor, Certified Trainer, Corporate Trainer

and New Store Opener, Culinary Assistant.

Significant Accomplishments:

Identified, initiated and successfully completed 4 new store openings. Trained 150+ new employees. Received Employee

of the Month three separate times as well as numerous promotions.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATES

Stark State College – North Canton, OH 2012-2014

Associate of Applied Science – Civil Engineering and Architecture

This program provides the opportunity to analyze the role of architecture in the building construction industry, while

developing the understanding of the design process and the relationship of the architect, engineer and contractor. In the

classroom, laboratory and field, students are introduced to the fundamentals of both manual and computer-aided drafting,

fundamentals of design, building construction, mechanical equipment and the basic engineering of structures. The program

emphasizes the establishment of basic knowledge of the aesthetics of architecture, marketable talent in drafting/design and a n

understanding of the principles of engineering as they relate to architecture.

AREA EXPERTISE/EXPOSURE

Autodesk AutoCAD 2006 – Present … Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D 2012 … Autodesk Revit … SoftPlan … Google SketchUp 8 …

Sage Timberline Estimator Extended … Microsoft Office …

PERSONAL

I enjoy design in all aspects and phases of the process. I also love traveling to witness and learn other design methods. My

most current trips include; New York, New York – Discovery Bay, Hong Kong – Beijing, China – Shanghai, China.

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