Alexander Kostik

Accounts Sales Representative/Driver/Merchandiser

Miami, FL 33172

ad1o4c@r.postjobfree.com

+1-786-***-****

secure a position where I can contribute my knowledge, skills, and life experience to an exceptional company that prioritizes its commitment to the community. Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Food Service Director

Agape Network - Miami, FL

July 2023 to Present

Direct full operation of food service program for treatment center including property expansion and satellite property expansion.

Menu development/procurement/ transportation/catering and events/MDC collaboration Kickstart program.

Regional Kitchen Manager

Pura Vida - Miami Beach, FL

March 2022 to Present

Executive Sous Chef

Tasty Creations Catering - Miami, FL

2020 to Present

Right hand to executive chef

Kitchen Manager

Pura Vida

Present

Food Service Director

Agape Network - Miami, FL

Present

Directing and managing all aspects of the treatment center food service program as well managing and directing future expansion projects on property and satellite property Chief Cook

Crowley Maritime - Fort Lauderdale, FL

May 2021 to October 2021

Chief Cook for USNS William R Button(Saipan,Northern Mariana Islands) Current: TWIC/MMC/US Passport/Food Safety Manager Cert. Accounts Sales Representative/Driver/Merchandiser

MIAMI PROVISIONS - Miami, FL

August 2017 to April 2021

• Meeting and exceeding sales goals

• Helping determine pricing, schedules for quotes, promotions, and negotiations

• Preparing weekly and monthly reports

• Giving sales presentations to a range of prospective clients

• Preparing and submitting sales contracts for orders

• Visiting clients and potential clients to evaluate needs or promote products and services

• Maintaining client records; resolving customer complaints

• Answering client questions about credit terms, products, prices, and availability Food Service Supervisor - Diet/Healthcare

ARAMARK, at CLEVELAND CLINIC - Weston, FL

August 2014 to May 2017

• Supervision of employees; assist in interview process

• Enforce optimum sanitary and safety standards of food service area and equipment

• Prepare work schedules; maintain employee payroll records

• Assign and coordinate work of employees to promote efficiency and cooperation

• Train workers in performance of duties; evaluate work performance of employees

• Requisition of food and supplies

• Maintain accurate records regarding expenses

• Assist Clinical Dietician in planning menus

• Direct proper preparation of food and beverage

• Ensure sanitary standards are met through frequent, detailed inspection of kitchen and dining area supplies, utensils and equipment

Chef/student

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD - Barnegat Light, NJ

March 2011 to March 2014

Kitchen Manager

ARAMARK, at The Barnes Foundation - Philadelphia, PA May 2012 to February 2014

• Assist Executive Chef and Restaurant Manager

• Responsible for training and supervising subordinates

• Overseeing food preparation in fast pace setting

• Enforcing food safety standards

• Motivating workers in high stress environment

• Procurement of restaurant supplies; inventory, scheduling, deliveries, and payroll Direct crew activities, establish task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments

UNITED STATES COAST GUARD - Cape May, NJ

July 2006 to July 2010

Cape May, NJ; Woods Hole, MA; Key West, FL

Duties

• Collaborate with departments to meet specific needs; develop understanding of crew needs and take action to meet those needs

• Manage, review, and develop performance proposals. Report project plans, progress, and results.

• Direct crew activities, establish task priorities, scheduling and tracking work assignments Accolades

• USCG Unit Team Commendation Medal; Humanitarian Service Ribbon, National Defense Ribbon

• Team Commendation Medal, Meritorious Team Commendation Medal,

• Cutterman Pin; Sea Service Ribbon; three Good Conduct Awards; Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon

• Letter of Commendation (appointed by the Commandant, Admiral Thad Allen)

• Letter of Recommendation (appointed by USCGC Key Biscayne)

• Letter of Recommendation (appointed by USCGC Kodiak Island) Education

Associate of Science in Culinary Arts

THE RESTAURANT SCHOOL at WALNUT HILL COLLEGE - Petaluma, CA Skills

• Microsoft Office (Less than 1 year)

• Salesforce

• Catering

• Negotiation (10+ years)

• Procurement (10+ years)

• Purchasing (10+ years)

• Budgeting (5 years)

• Recruiting (Less than 1 year)

• Spanish (10+ years)

• English (10+ years)

• Restaurant experience

• Conflict management

• Food production

• Product management

• Pricing

• Merchandising

• Financial management

• Forecasting

• Cooking

• Management

• Food safety

• Banquet experience

• Business development

• Operations management

• Computer networking

• Time management

• Cold calling

• Account management

• Computer operation

• Labor cost analysis

• Analysis skills

• Kitchen management

• Employee evaluation

• Restaurant management

• Proposal writing

• Microsoft Outlook

• Culinary experience

• Food preparation

• Menu planning

• Microsoft Powerpoint

• Sales management

• Inventory control

• Presentation skills

• Event planning

• Microsoft Excel

• Supervising experience

• Data entry

• Events management

• Customer service

• Front desk

• Driving

• Cash handling

• Leadership

• Administrative experience

• Organizational skills

• Cashiering

• Stocking

• Communication skills

• Maintenance

• Food handling

• Product Development

Languages

• Spanish - Fluent

• English - Fluent

Military Service

Branch: United States Coast Guard

Rank: E-5

Branch: United States Coast Guard

Rank: E-5

Certifications and Licenses

food safety manager

January 2025

Certified Food Safety Manager

Food Handler Certification

Driver's License

Additional Information

Skills

• Technical: Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, Outlook -7 shifts,market man

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