Don Pursell's Resume

I am presently a server and trainer at

Pensacola Ale House and have had sixteen years of work experience as

either a cook or server in the restaurant industry. My ultimate goal,

however, is to earn my degree in Computer Programming and Analysis. In

addition to my responsibilities as a server, I am a full time student

at Pensacola State College and have a 3.75 grade point average. My hope

is that that once I earn my degree I will be able attain an entry

position into a field I not only will be qualified for, but also enjoy.

This resume will summarize my accomplishments

professional and otherwise. The categories below can be selected to

find out more:

Education

Elementary School: Gadsden Christian Academy located

in Havana, FL.

Middle School: Carter

Paramore Academy located in Quincy, FL

High School: Amos P. Godby High

School located in Tallahassee, FL

College: Pensacola

State College located in Pensacola, FL

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Awards and Accomplishments

Elementary School: From

first

to fifth grade I was on the honor roll every year.

During the second

half of my fifth grade year my teacher recommended me for gifted

class

evaluation. I passed the test and remained in gifted class until my

ninth grade year.

Middle School: Throughout

the

entirety of middle school I continued to make the honor

roll. In my

seventh grade year I placed second in the school science fair and third

in the

regional science fair.

High School: In high

school I

was in honors classes and took electives such as Guitar, Jazz

Band and

Graphic Arts. After excelling in guitar for the first three years of

high school Band

Director (Joe Walsh) invited me to join the Godby High

Jazz Band in my senior year. The

jazz band won the award "Superior

Performance by a Jazz Band". Also, I personally received

the "Superior

Performance by a Guitarist" award.

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Work History

1994-2001: Waffle House

Location: Pensacola, FL

Supervisor: Nga Dunaway

Position: Master Grill Operator

Responsibilities: As a Master Grill Operator the employee is expected

to act as the manager when none is present. This includes handling

customer complaints, helping with employee disputes, and generally

ensuring the smooth running operation of the establishment

2001-2004: Cracker Barrel

Location: Pigeon Forge, TN

Supervisor: Donna Helton

Position: Par 4 Server Trainer and Par 4 Cook Trainer*

Responsibilities: As Par 4 server and cook trainer it was my

responsibility to train new cooks and servers. It is also the

responsibility of Par 4 employees to pay attention to newer employees

and assist them in any way needed.

*The "Par System" is the ranking system used at Cracker Barrel. The

"Par" of an employee is represented by stars on the uniform, zero being

the lowest and four being the highest.

2005-2009: O' Charlie's Restaurant

Location: Pensacola, FL

Supervisor: Dave Quadrini

Position: Closing and Opening Server

Responsibilities: When a server is the closing server it is their job

to assign and check sidework to be done at the end of the shift. They

are also required to close the server line and the dining room. This

consists of finishing any sidework that was left undone and preparing

the server line and dining room to be opened with the least

amount of effort from the opener. Conversely, as an opening server it

is required for the employee to prepare the server line and dining room

for a full day of business.

2010-Present: Pensacola Ale House

Location: Pensacola, FL

Supervisor: Rich Brown

Position: Server

Responsibilities: As a server at Ale House you must have extensive

knowledge of the food and drink recipes in order to provide a rich and

enjoyable experience for the customer.

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Contact Information

Name: Don Pursell

Home Phone: 850-***-****

Cell Phone: 850-***-****

Email: abp1ys@r.postjobfree.com

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