Braxston L Rousell
Harvey, LA 70058
Phone: 504-***-****
Alt Phone: 504-***-****
***************@*****.***
Objective
An individual looking for an Apprenticeship where progressive employee evaluations and performance determines comensurate compensation in relation to tasks completed. Seeking an employer looking for an apprentice whom is willing to retain long-term with professsional advancement and or travel opportunities.To obtain a Full-Time agenda or position with an Non-Profit or Commercial Business with quality advancement opportunites in securing an permanent title in areas of production, manufacturing, occupational safety, logistics, and or transportation industries.
Abilities
Quick Learner, Great Listener, Quality Performance on a daily basis, Outstanding Communication skills, Extremely mobile/agile, Great mental and physical stamina.Excellent composure and Superior positive work ethic are an motto. Outstanding physical endurance.
Employment History
General Contract Temporary Laborer
07/2006 - Current Labor-Ready, INC. 51 Westbank Expy, Gretna, LA
Temporary worker of Construction, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Retail, Events and hospitality, Waste and recycling, Transportation/Deliveries, Light horticulture.
Food & Safety Sanitation Sustainability Specialist
10/2010 - Current Copeland's of New Orleans 1700 Lapalco blvd, Harvey, LA
Food & Safety Sanitation worker/ Product organizer Sanitation/Sustainability Coordinator is a member of the Food & Beverage team. Provides cooks and food servers with clean cooking utensils and service ware for the guests' dining experience as well as performing general and routine cleaning tasks. Requirements include: knowledge and maintenance of service ware; and the ability to lift and move heavy equipment on a continuous basis throughout the shift. Also complete light equipment maintenance work.
Warehouse Representative
11/2009 - 05/2011 Harbor Freight Tools, Inc 5 Westside Shopping Center, Gretna, LA
Basic sales and cashier responsible for organization and implementation of and structure ordering system with the warehousing facility. Daily uses of Warehouse machinery. (e.g. Forklift, Pallet jack, and other moving devices).
Recieving Clerk/ Production Tech
10/2010 - 01/2011 Jotun Paints, INC 9203 Louisiana 23, Belle Chasse, LA
Shipping and Recieving Clerk. Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment: Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Teacher Aide
08/2008 - 06/2009 City Year, Inc 805 Howard Ave, New Orleans, LA
Full-Time volunteer at Walter L. Cohen Senior High school as Algebra I and Geometry Tutor on a daily basis. Primary objective was to increase student behavior, academics, and attendance. Manage large-scale tutoring program projects. Help set long-range technical academic and behavioral direction and capacity plans.
Grill Cook
02/2009 - 03/2009 La Bayou Resturant, LLC 208 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Culinary Leader/Lead PM Swing Cook Increased food quality and sanitation techniques at a high-traffic bourbon street icon. Provided dependable attendance allowing employee schedule re-structuring to provide an less stress-full work regimen and workloads.
Broiler,Pantry,Fry, Inventory
04/2007 - 02/2008 Deanie's Seafood 841 Iberville st., New Orleans, LA
Checked inventory on a daily basis.Cleaned equipment on a weekly basis. Mastered all positons in Back of House from Broiler,Sautee',Fry and Pantry.
Server, Waiter
11/2007 - 01/2008 Applebee's Bar and Grill Algiers, LA
Took orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment.
Line Cook
09/2005 - 06/2007 Chili's Bar & Grill 741 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA
Prepared,seasoned,and cooked soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs in restaurant.Assisted in ordered supplies,kept records and accounts, price of items on menu, and plan of menu. Also a BMX chef/cook.
Line Cook
05/2006 - 01/2007 Bennigan's Tavern and Grill Algiers, LA
Prepared season meats, vegetables, desserts in restaurants. Assisted in ordering supplies
Line Cook
03/2006 - 08/2006 Semolina’s Bistro Italiana New Orleans, LA
Sautee’ Chef/Rotisserie/Prep Sautee` Line cook worked with an 18 burner stove. Eventually championed all stations within a month of hire. Upscale restaurant concept where extreme quality plate presentation cam first and foremost. Job Placement through C.I.N.O. internship opportunity.
Student Chef
02/2005 - 05/2006 Culinary Institute Of New Orleans 2100 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Student Chef/Student Worker Prepared meals according to menu cards while under direct supervision of Culinary Chef. Directly responsible for health and sanitation procedures. Learned in-depth culinary mind state and professionalism, food safety, nutrition, menu and recipe planning, knife skills, kitchen staples. Utilized various kitchen tools and equipment
Dietary Aide
05/2003 - 04/2004 Woldenberg Village, Inc Algiers, LA
Dietary Aide/ Banquet Server/ Dining Room Captain Prepared dietary meals according to state mandated menu planners. Personally insured all dietary requirements were met for over 25 patients daily. Worked under minimum supervision. Also accepted extra responsibility as a porter when necessary to maintain business operations.
Lawn Care Worker
08/1999 - 02/2003 Bryant Rousell Lawn Care Harvey, LA
Operator of Push Lawn Mower, Self Propelled Push Lawn Mower, Gas Powered, hand held, “stick” edger, Gas Powered conventional edger, Backpack Blower, Weed eater (2 stroke, requires fuel mixture), Hand tools (rake, shovel, and any other common hand tool used in landscaping, lawn care, and grounds keeping), Light equipment, Gas Powered Hedge Trimmer, Fertilizer Drop Spreader, and any other common piece of machinery deemed to be necessary to complete the task at hand.
Education History
Completion Date Issuing Institution Location Qualification Course of Study
2014 Alison Online Division Harvey, LA 1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School Food Safety Knowledge
Topics covered include Hygiene, Water Quality, Allergens, and Pest Control, as well as Contamination, Food Hazards, and Incident Management. The practices outlined in the course adhere to internationally recognized standards, codes of practice, and guidelines relating to foods, food production, and food safety recognized by the WHO (World Health Organisation) and United Nations. This course is ideal for individuals, food safety managers, and businesses responsible for food safety.
2013 Art Institute of Pittsburgh PA Bachelor's Degree Interactive Media and Web Design
Designing mobile apps, creating dynamic web content, and managing multimedia projects. Presently taking interactive media, 3D graphics, and visual communication courses.
07/2006 Culinary Institute of New Orleans LA 1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School Culinary Arts
Now Known as NOCCA. Culinary arts diploma, trained on the fundamentals of food preparation and how to use kitchen equipment correctly.
04/2003 Oliver Perry High School LA High School Diploma College Prep. Classes
Certifications
Certification Title Issuing Organization Completion Date Expiration Date
ServSafe Food Handler Certificate National Restaurant Association 03/2013 03/2016
Food Handler Course SafeWay Certifications 03/2013 03/2015
Food Safety Knowledge - Basic Level Alison 01/2013 01/2016
Twic Card Transportation Security Administration 12/2010 12/2015
Honors
Additional Information
ServSafe® Food Handler certified until 2016. 95%completion grade.
Safeway certification in Food Handling util 2015. 92%passing mark.
National Safety Council® certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED.
National Safety Council® certification of Bloodborne and Pathogen Program.
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References
David Tillinghast, Admissions Manager
City Year Louisiana
161 3rd Street, 1st Floor
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Personal reference known for 1 year(s).
Bradon Badger, Medical Chemical Supplier
Air Gas, INC
2655 Woodmere Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
Business reference known for 15 year(s).
Micheal Rhinehart, General Manager
Copeland's of New Orleans
1700 Lapalco Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
Supervisor reference known for 3 year(s).
Jirus Thomas, Kitchen Manager
Copeland's of New Orleans
1700 Lapalco Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
Business reference known for 6 year(s).