Resume for Denise Blessinger
Phone: 931-***-****
Email: ***********@*******.***
1. Christian Friends of Israel, Jerusalem, Service Manager of Food
Department and Head Cook
a. Scheduling
i. Preparations for special holiday meals (Jewish), and offered
international cuisine to various cultural groups.
b. Budgeting (Vasco Mihov, Bookkeeper, Cell: 054-***-****) ( as
reference for this work)
i. Cut expenditures by approximately 43% by developing
rewarding relationships with suppliers, continuing to meet
the budget with higher quality output. Found Arabic vendors
who would deliver at little or no cost, thereby alleviating
costs associated with transportation.
c. Hospitality and food service and management
i. Worked with several different groups, cross-cultural, to
bring harmony and good working relationships to each. Many
different countries were recognized and tended to.
2. Personal Household Manager/Chef, family of U.S. Ambassador, Gig
Harbor, Washington
a. Challenging position requiring daily attention to detail and
inventory
i. Early morning planning was necessary to cover each day's
requirements, being attentive to the resident needs in
regards to strict dietary gourmet requirements and personal
needs.
b. Scheduling and workload management
i. Scheduled maintenance and household service workers, such as
horticulturists, servants, grounds-keepers, pool person, and
others, delegating as necessary.
ii. Utilized time management skills to accomplish many hours'
work in only a few hours to accommodate challenging personal
preferences.
iii. Advanced meal preparations and delegation to household
servants to take care of tasks in my absence.
3. Lake Retreat Christian Camp & Conference Center, Ravensdale,
WA, Service Manager as Head Cook
a. Implemented rotation system to use time & resources effectively.
Facilitate procedures and tasks, resulting in a favorable work
environment and better quality product results.
b. Alleviated waste of material and finances
i. Used up current inventories and ultimately rebuilt inventory
with rotational supplies and cut out waste.
c. Prepared family style buffet meals for up to 425 souls, serving
many different groups and needs, being attentive to the guests'
dietary needs.
d. Worked with volunteers and staff that prepared rooms and had
facilities readied.
4. Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center, Cannon Beach, Oregon,
Volunteer
a. Required time management, scheduling, & organizational skills to
prepare for up to and over 1,000 guest visitors at a time. (Gained
knowledge of Prep artistry, and Prep sheets)
5. Tacoma Rescue Mission, Tacoma, Washington, Facilities Kitchen
Manager and Head Cook
a. Scheduling & Planning
i. Prepared menus and meals for up to 350 guest rehabilitants,
three times per day.
ii. Utilized computer databases for ordering merchandise.
b. Dispute resolution and conflict management
i. Helped resolve problems arising from Rehab. Guests. Gave
attention also to volunteer satisfaction in work performed
to be of utmost assistance to the facility needs.
c. Handled difficult situations with grace. Utilized volunteers to
best advantage of the facility.
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