Anthony D. Randall

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Sarasota, FL 34243

941-***-****

ad28en@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Private Chef

**** - *******

Self-employed, private home cooking and parties

Food service management, food preparation both small and large groups, recipe and food preparation. Create menu items as well as full-menu planning, and mastery with any kitchen equipment

Custom Home Designs

2006 - PRESENT

Completed custom home improvements and created custom designs for both indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Drawn architect designs for custom pieces, managed full home repairs, and oversaw sub-contracted work, Hand and power tools, design and build of custom fountains, Drywall and trim, crown molding specialist, roofing, insulation,

Johnson Electric, Sarasota — Mechanic

2005-2006

Worked as an assistant to the head electrician

Arnaud's, New Orleans, LA - Captain

2001-2003

Oversaw staff and dining area during all meal settings.

Guided guests to their best dining experience

Up-sold wines, liquors, off-menu items, cocktails, and desserts with professional appearance and mannerisms, tableside dish preparation

The Veranda, Fort Meyers - Server

1994-1998

Knowledge of the appropriate table settings, service ware, and menu items, Used deep menu knowledge to guide guests to their ideal dining experience.

Maintained sections with a 20-guest capacity, turning over about every 1.5 hours and serving ~200 guests during busy holiday shifts.

Followed proper plate, wine, champagne, etc presentations, and overall fine dining procedures.

Depth knowledge of food ingredients and preparation as well as wine and meal pairing.

The memorized standard menu and specials per night, including apps, entrées, sauces, desserts, and specialty drinks.

Sutherland and Associates, New Orleans and Fort Myers Beach, FL - Designer

1990-2004

Exceptional finish carpentry skills, Scaffolding construction, Drywall, Painting, Framing, designer functions including purchase of furnishings

EDUCATION

Sarasota County Technical Institute, Sarasota, FL — Degree

2020-2021

Food Preparation, hands-on experience working with knives, cooking with fire, health regulations, food safety, Certified Food Protection Manager, ACF Certified Fundamentals Cook,ACF Accreditation for Certified Culinary

Lincoln Technical Institute, Allentown, PA — Associate of Architecture and Design

1997-1999

architectural designs, architectural drafting techniques, computer-aided drafting (CAD), materials and construction methods

Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA — High School Diploma

1992-1996

PROJECTS

Annual Children’s Garden Fundraiser - 2009-Present

Private Chef

Prepared and served foods for 50+ people

Wakefield High School Science Fair - 1995-1996

Science Fair Participant

Recieved 19 awards and citations at the local, regional, and national levels

Le Petit Theatre de Vieux Carre — 1990-1994

Asst. Director/ Set Designer

Design Sets for The Snow Queen by Lyla Hay Owen

Happy Days by Samuel Beckett

End Game by Samuel Beckett

SKILLS

Certified Food Protection Manager

ACF Certified Fundamentals Cook

ACF Accreditation for Certified Culinary

Food Preparation and Service

Knife Safety

High-volume Foodservice

Verbal Communication

Fine Dining

Team Management

Recipe Preparation

Health Regulations

Food Service Management

Exceptional finish carpentry skills

Basic plumbing knowledge

Mastery of tile and stonework

Scaffolding construction

Safety-oriented

Detail-oriented

High-end residential work

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