Bruce W. Harris, Jr.
Le Cordon Bleu Student, transitioning from Events Coordination to Culinary
Arts
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Objective: To obtain a full time position where my skill and experience are
beneficial to the success of the company which places me on a path to
opportunities that expand my knowledge and career simultaneously.
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Graduation Date: February 2012
Certificate in Culinary Arts-4.00 GPA, perfect attendance, VIEW MY
PORTFOLIO
University Of Pittsburgh 1993-1998
B.A. Communications/Theater
Skills
. ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager till 2016/Trained in
writing HAACP Plan
. Events Management, Party/Wedding Planner, Catering
. Management, Public Speaking, Performance, Microsoft Office Suite,
Internet, Social Networking
Recent Relative Experience:
Chef Marco llaria International Fusion Contest- Le Cordon Bleu
Assist Chef Ilaria in all of his needs to execute a successful contest
Michelin Starred Chef Stefan Derbord Must Art Burgundy Exports its Culture
to America
Assisted Chef Derbord in the execution and public presentation of his fine
dining representation of Dijon, France at The Ferry Building Farmers
Market. Also Assisted Chef Yves Rebsamen, William Frachot.
Master Chef Class Assistant- Le Cordon Bleu
Assisted Le Cordon Bleu chefs in demo and execution of classic French
recipes, Mise en place for Master Chef Students (50), Advised students in
classic technique and food prep
Chef Richard Sanchez Catering
Assisted Chef Richard Sanchez in the execution of catered wedding, prepared
dishes, salads, performed buffet style service, 200 people served.
Zynga Company Picnic- Flavor Catering
Assisted Chef Steven Moore, Worked Grill: Corn, Shrimp and Chicken, 800
people serviced
Previous Cooking Experience Pittsburgh, PA/NY, NY
1991-2010
Independent Contractor- Have planned weddings, parties & events and worked
for others.
Bottom Line Cabaret Theater- Celebrity Liaison, Front of House Manager, for
live music bar and pub, NYC
St Joseph's House of Hospitality- Head Cook Summer Session
University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown Cafeteria/Marriott- Dishwasher,
Runner, Bus Boy
Italian Oven- Brick Oven Pizza, Salads, Pasta, Dishwasher, Runner, Bus Boy
Professional Experience
TYET Bay Area
Co-Owner 2009-2011
Independent music project; In charge of marketing, public relations,
accounting, music production & distribution
California School Age Consortium San Francisco
Director of Events and Community Relations 2007-2009
. Events Director for mutli million dollar non-profit after school
Education Company. Planned/ Executed Annual Statewide Destination
Themed Conference, 1500+ attendees, first director to make a profit.
Managed statewide volunteer network.
P.A.T.F. Pittsburgh, PA
Non Profit Program Manager 2004-2007
. Events planner, public relations, managed program budget, community
outreach, volunteer management
FISERV/GAC Pittsburgh, PA
Manager of Title Department 2001-2004
. Started as a temp and finished as a manager, multi-million dollar
surplus created by my team.