KARI B URKHOLDER

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Bloomington, M N 55420

USA

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FOCUS STATEMENT

• To further my experience and knowledge of the Culinary Arts by working with others in the field.

• To be challenged in a way that will help my skills and performance become refined.

EDUCATION

Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Minneapolis/St. Paul 2/2009 -5/2010 Mendota Heights, MN

• A ssociate in Applied Science Degree, October 2010

• Serve Safe Certified until 2014.

B YU Idaho/Ricks College Rexburg, ID 9/90 -5/91

• Major: Nutrition/Dietetics: Studied Health & Science & Hu man body.

• Minor: Sociology: Studied Hu man gro wth & d evelop ment.

STAGES/VOLUNTEER WORK

• Le Cordon Bleu : Orientation 4/4/ 09 -- assisted with set up & s ervice.

• Clancy 's Deli: Mpls./MN 5/8/09 --prep deli meats/dishes for the day.

• Pro m Catering: Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser Event --10/9/09 -- Chef Chuck/prepared food for event.

• Pro m Catering: Mentally & Physically Handicapped Fundraiser Event --10/23/09-- Chef Joe Nagel/Prepared Sushi/CA Rolls for

event.

SKILLS AND STRENGTHS

• Self starter, motivated & d etermined. Able to acco mplish tasks in a timely manner.

• Excellent verbal and written communicat ion skills. Have frequently given presentations to large audiences.

• W ork effectively both independantly & in a team environ ment.

• A ct as a role model in regard to performance, appearance & b ehavior.

EXPERIENCE

Extern 4/10 - 5/ 10

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CRAVE

M OA, Bloo mington, MN

• Prep/Line Cook fro m pantry to broil station. (prepared salads, pizzas, pastas, entrees)

• Help Pastry Chef and Sushi Chef with some prep work.

Prom Catering

Extern 2/10 - 4/ 1 0

Oakdale, M N

• Prepared fruit, vegetable, and dessert trays for catered events.

• Plated food for on and off site buffets/events.

Eurest Dining (Blue cross Blue Shield) 8/10-present

Eagan, MN

• Deli & Salad Bar Prep. Make salads & s andwiches.

• Hot & cold Catering prep/cook & s et up for 1 - 40 people.

• A ssist in main entree cooking, grill cook, b reakfast cook, d ishes, cashier and some small management duties.

Pride Institute

Cook 1/10- 5/10

Eden Prairie, MN

• Cook food fro m scratch for breakfast, lunc h, dinner, and desserts for 30 -40 clients .

• Clean up after shift (d ishes, sweep, mop).

S erver/Cook 10/ 09 - 8/ 10

Cynthia Cook Inc.

Bloomington, MN

• Prepare din ing roo m fo r wedding/catered events.

• Serve dinner for guests of up to 300.

• Clear and clean u p after dinner service.

• Grill Cook at Seagate in Shakopee, MN

Personal Care Attendant 5/03 - 2 010

Kari's Ho me & Garden Business

Alice Brask

Robbinsdale, MN

• Clean house (various cleaning duties: carpets, floors, windows, laundry)

• Run errands (groceries, bank, post office, cleaners)

Gardening S pecialist 5/03 - 2 010

Kari's Ho me & Garden Business

S haron Long/Judy Hoover

Go lden Valley, MN

• Plant perennials/annuals.

• Care for gardens by pruning, pulling weeds, fertilizing during Spring -Fall months.

• Spring/Fall clean -up of yards & g ardens/raking.

S pecial Education Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional 3/08- 10/ 08

Anoka -Hennepin School District #11

Coon Rapids, MN

• A ssist Elementary students (with mental & p hysical disabilities) with school work.

• Provide positive rein forcement for good behavior.

• Supervise students while in class or playground.

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