Gary C. Sabrowsky
Arlington, VA 22209
Home Telephone: 703-***-****
E-mail: *************@*****.***
EDUCATION
The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY
3/90 - 2/92
A.O.S. Degree, Dean's List, Fourth & Fifth Terms
Computer Learning Center, Alexandria, VA
2/98 - 2/99
Diploma in Computer Systems Technology
GPA 4.0, A+ Certified
OBJECTIVE: To find a Management position in the Food & Beverage industry that utilizes my 20+
years of culinary experience
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR DELINQUENCY CONTROL COUNSELOR II, Navy Federal Credit Union, Vienna, VA
11/08 - 12/31/12
Analyzes, controls and collects on past due accounts from 60 - 120 days past due
Prepare accounts if needed for legal actions and repossessions by sending out legal and
certified
repossession letters
Knowledge of accessing loan drafts, court information for processing bankruptcy and preparing
legal packets for possible law suits
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state and local consumer protection regulations and
legislation
such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Mentors and acts as a knowledge resource for less experienced counselors to enhance their
collection
skills
Other duties similar to that of a class 1 delinquency control counselor but more detailed
DELINQUENCY CONTROL COUNSELOR I, Navy Federal Credit Union, Vienna, VA
11/05 - 11/08
Controls long-term and or complex delinquency on outstanding loans and provide
specialized financial counseling to delinquent members
Knowledge of initiating financial counseling and other collection-related operations
and practices including repossession and bankruptcy in accordance with bank policies
Analyzes, controls and collects on past due accounts from members who are two or more
months
Determines the reasons for delinquency, establishes equitable repayment terms and negotiates
permanents corrective arrangements.
Counsels members regarding their financial affairs to include making such recommendations
as Navy Federal Budgetary Counseling or other outside debt management services,
RESTAURANT MANAGER, L&N Seafood Grill, Arlington, VA
4/03 - 10/05
Oversee the daily operations of this seafood restaurant
Responsible for ordering wines, liquor, inventory and bar costs
Responsible for FOH Cleanliness Program
Train and supervise a staff of (30)
GENERAL MANAGER, The Tavern at Great Falls, Great Falls, VA
6/02 - 11/02
Responsible for all restaurant, banquet and sales management of this casual American
restaurant
Responsible for maintaining food and beverage along with labor costs
Trained, scheduled and supervised: managers (4) and staff of 40-50
Coordinate with managers and chef to meet special requirements
Provided customer satisfaction
MAITRE'D / DINING ROOM MANAGER, Lowes Island Club, Sterling, VA 9/01 -
6/02
Oversee the daily operations of the Lounge and Fine Dining Restaurant
Purchasing of all wines for restaurant and banquets
Monthly wine and liquor inventory to meet costs
Training staff of (15)
Responsible for room set-ups for next day events for this country club
GRAHAM STAFFING SERVICES INC.
4/00 - 9/01
Various temporary assignments through Graham Staffing
Including one long term assignment at DC Water and Sewer (DCWASA) 10 months in
Public Affairs Department under Mrs. Elizabeth Lawson (Public Affairs Director)
Awarded District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority "Goodwill Ambassador" Plaque
SYSTEMS MANAGER, (Evening) Computer Learning Center
3/99 - 4/00
Troubleshoot and repair computers along with network support. A+ Certification
Responsible for keeping all CLC computers and networks operational
Trained and scheduled two teams of 3 (day & evening)
RESTAURANT MANAGER, Madison Hotel, Washington. DC
3/97 - 3/99
Oversee the daily operations of two Restaurants and two bars, The Retreat, Montpelier
(A 4-Diamond Fine Dining Restaurant), Lobby Lounge, and Montpelier Lounge
Supervise and oversee the daily operations of Room Service
Responsible for training, scheduling and supervising a staff of (25-30) employees and (3)
managers
Conduct inventory of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in all four outlets
FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR, Bellevue Hotel, Washington, DC 10/94 - 2/97
Oversee the daily operations of the Tiber Creek Restaurant and banquets
Purchasing of all alcoholic beverages and non-food items
Monthly beverage inventory to meet costs
Hiring, training and scheduling of managers (4) & employees (25-30)
Gave periodic wine and food seminars to enhance servers performance in sales
ASST. FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR, Madison Hotel, Washington, DC 9/93 -
10/94
Responsible for maintaining food and beverage costs
Monthly beverage inventory
Handled all aspects of the kitchen and its production
Training and supervising 25-30 employees and one manager
Coordinate with all department heads and chef to meet special requirements
RESTAURANT & BANQUET MANAGER, Potowmack Landing, Alexandria, VA 3/92 - 9/93
Responsible for all restaurant, banquet and sales management of this seafood restaurant
Purchasing of all alcoholic beverages and conducting inventory
Scheduling and training staff of (32)