Merchant Mariner AB-UNL Any Waters Lifeboatman SD(FH) Chief Steward

T ERRY L. BE I LSM I T H

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Coinjock, NC 27923

252-***-**** (phone)

252-***-**** (fax)

Email: ter ************@*****.***

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Personnel/Human Resources

RE: Job Application

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

I would like to apply for a position with your company. I have had extensive experience in

both hands on and supervision of food service operations. I am enclosing my work

experience, Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credentials and Culinary Certifications that I

have at this t ime for your consideration.

In my twenty-five years of experience, my efforts have consistently resulted in improved

quality, customer satisfaction and quality control through team effort. Some of my

certifications include:

• M MC / AB Unlimi ted / L ifeboatman / STCW 95 / RFPNW / BST / SD(FH)

• TWIC Card / Passport / Safe Gulf / Water Survival

• Culinary Certifications: ServSafe Food Protection Manager / Culinary

Sanitation & Safety / Food Service Management / Culinary Nut ri t ion /

Culinary Teaching Methods / Culinary Vegetarian Concepts / Culinary

Personnel Development / Food Preservation Techniques / Cross

Contamination Action Ideas / Foodborne I llness

Because of my diversified background, I have demonstrated ability to assimilate into new

situations quickly. I am able to generate ideas and use practical criteria to focus on the best

solution to a problem. I work well with employees to determine needs and derive solutions

to the satisfaction of all parties.

I would like to discuss how I can assist you and your companies needs in achieving your

organizational objectives. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to

hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Ter ry L. Beilsmith

T e r ry L. Beilsmith

1109 Waterlily Road

Coinjock, NC 27923

252-***-**** (home)

252-***-**** (cell)

Email:ter ************@*****.***

S U M MARY

Food and beverage manager/chef with background of full responsibility for all areas of

restaurant management, including banquet, full restaurant and catering. Results-oriented

manager of people highly motivated to t ransfer skills of food preparation and customer

satisfaction to others. Hands on experience in the daily operation of all ki tchen functions

f rom working the food preparation line; to employees by example; and to maintaining strict

i nventory control.

PROFESSIONAL EXPER I E NCE

Pelagian Ma r time, L LC

February 2009-July 2009

Chief Steward/Able Seaman Any Waters Unlimited

Waterlily F ish Company January 2004-

December 2008

Coinjock, NC

Owned and operated (2) commercial fishing vessels. Responsible for the

maintenance and upkeep of vessels and gear. Summer, fall, and winter fished off shore in

a ll Southern Atlantic Waters. Bottom fishing whenever resource commission would allow.

WALTERS HWY., I NC. January 2000-

March 2004

Carrsville, VA

Restaurant Manager

Responsible for a family style restaurant (56 seats). Made changes to daily

operations with emphasis on customer service and food preparation until restaurant closed

a fter local paper mill closed.

TJ & Company, T/A Je r ry’s 1979-1999

Chesapeake, VA

Owner/Manager/Chef

Planned and executed the design and construction of new restaurant (425 seats).

Operated full service restaurant and lounge, banquet and catering services (5,000 people).

Responsible for the daily menu planning; recruiting and t raining employees; buying food

and beverage; maintaining relations with suppliers; directing accounting and bookkeeping

f unctions.

References on request

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