Building Construction Commercial Kitchen

MATTHEW M. SCHULTZ

*** ******* ***** + Auburn, AL 36830 + Cell: 334-***-**** + *************@*****.***

My extensive experience with start-up and remodeled restaurants, hospitals and schools has given me a thorough knowledge of various codes for building, health and safety issues, and other related ordinances and regulations. I am safety-oriented specializing in serving business owners, contractors and architects in all aspects of the building, install and remodeling process of commercial kitchens. Competent in applying technical knowledge and following proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials, and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard practices.

KEY SKILLS:

Adept in recognizing faulty construction or hazardous conditions pertaining to building construction on commercial kitchen/dining facilities. Learning through firsthand experience I have a keen eye for deficiencies.

Possess considerable knowledge of the standard methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment employed in the building construction trades with emphasis on experience involving commercial kitchen projects.

Proficient writing skills enabling me to quickly learn to write technical evaluation reports on building plans or inspections in compliance of code and other regulations.

Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, and city staff.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

All-State Restaurant Equipment, Inc.-Owner and operator 2002-present

Design and develop plans for new and remodeled kitchen and dining facilities

Consult with owners on safe, building plans based on efficiency, codes and ADA regulations

Proficient in codes and regulations relating to electrical, plumbing and gas

Experience with fire codes, commercial hood and vent systems, and refrigeration

The Hungry Hunter Restaurant- Co-owner and Operator 2000-2001

Developed and established a fine dining restaurant

Reorganized an existing bar and grill restaurant

Hired and personally trained employees in all job classifications

Motivated wait staff and kitchen personnel.

PYA/Monarch, Inc. (now US Foods Inc.)- Sales Representative 1996-2000

Managed an existing territory and created new sales growth

Increased existing sales of $624,000 to $1.3 million annually

Recognized monthly, quarterly, and yearly for sales growth

Alabama Power Corporation- Commercial Accounts Manager Foodservice 1994-1996

Promote electric versus gas cooking for new and existing customers.

Achieved CFSP (Certified Food Service Specialist) certification

Networked with food service franchised companies concerning money saving opportunities

Convinced existing franchises to buy electric fryers, griddles and ovens, showing savings in oil consumption, coolness in the kitchen and reduced labor dollars.

EDUCATION:

Opelika Technical College AA, Electronics, Robotics, Digital, 1984-86

Auburn University- General Curriculum Mathematics major 1980-1983

CERTIFICATIONS:

State of Alabama Commercial Refrigeration License 2010-present

Certified Foodservice Professional- CFSP 1994-present. Requiring yearly CE to keep up to date with industry standards.

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