Matthew S. Dow

Bargersville, IN 812-***-**** ad2f6v@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

My objective is to seek employment as a productive and functional team member/leader in a retail trade or a similar service industry. I aim to further advance myself, my children, and my community towards a better, brighter and more prosperous future.

Skills, traits, and abilities:

Efficiently managed a $1 million/month retail store with a high turnover product line

Effectively managed a team of associates in a retail environment, responsible for hiring/firing/training/evaluating/promoting hourly personnel

Resolved/managed situations with both product, suppliers, and labor

Capable of complex multitasking in critical situations and quick to learn new concepts

Decisive and assertive but able to listen and cooperate to achieve the most constructive outcome

A natural leader and effective at deescalating situations and resolving conflicts

Proficient with Microsoft office applications as well as most administrative tasks

Basic mastery of simple and complex culinary philosophy and technique

Appreciation and knowledge for health department and sanitation standards and policies

Work Experience:

Family Caregiver (October 2023 to present)

Cared for my kids and assisted in the care for my elderly grandparents' daily tasks

Store Manager (January 2023 – October 2023)

Aldi, Bloomington, Indiana – General Manager of all store operations, daily tasks, inventory management, scheduling, budgetary monitoring, interpersonal discussions and general human resource guidance, policy adherence and training. Evaluated and determined hiring and dismissal statuses and led bi-monthly store meetings, as well as general store maintenance upkeep and requests. General oversight of all daily operations and administrative duties.

Assistant Store Manager (January 2020 – January 2023)

Aldi, Bloomington, Indiana – midlevel management position responsible for leading the team in stocking, cashiering, cleaning, and organizing the store and inventory daily. Assisted the store manager in daily/weekly administrative duties and computer tasks, date/rotation logs and tasks, inventory counts and ordering protocols, as well as general upkeep of cleaning/office supplies and seasonal products and displays. Expected to be very effective and efficient in stocking, date monitoring/rotation, cleanliness and upkeep, customer service, and the adherence to daily budgets and scheduled hours.

Lead Store Associate (August 2019 - December 2019)

Aldi, Bloomington, Indiana – a keyholder position that was responsible for attempting mastery in stocking and leading others during a shift. Involved shifts opening and closing the store, leading the opening truck stocking and organizing, and making sure that cashiers and associates were on task and effective as well as accurate with their tills.

Store Associate (June 2019 – August 2019)

Aldi, Bloomington, Indiana – experienced being a cashier as well as general grocery retail stocking, maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep. Also responsible for date rotation on meat, bread, produce, and dry goods.

Chef de Cuisine (Jan. 2018 – May 2019)

College Fresh Inc, Bloomington, Indiana – Worked as the Chef of the kitchen, managing a staff of 4 individuals while maintaining a high standard of food quality and taste, product organization, kitchen and dining room cleanliness. Was responsible for designing fresh weekly menus, butchery of all proteins, the upkeep of equipment, ordering of inventory and products, tracking of employee's hours, and semester budgetary information and goals.

Sous Chef (August 2017 – Jan. 2018)

College Fresh Inc, Bloomington, Indiana – Worked as the assistant to the chef, helping with usual food preparation and service. Served breakfast and assisted in serving lunch and prepping dinners. Organized inventory and maintained equipment in concern of proper service and cleanliness. Also washed dishes and deep cleaned kitchen floors and equipment as regularly scheduled.

Line Cook / Catering Sous Chef (May 2015 – July 2017)

Henry Social Club, Columbus, Indiana – Worked as a line cook performing everyday production and service in an open kitchen environment. Was responsible for preparation, service, cleaning and sanitizing, and informing and encouraging a positive customer experience for guests seated at the chefs’ tables. Also, managed catering events such as weddings, banquets, and cocktail parties, while executing a high caliber of food service, design, and flavor.

Sous Chef / Line cook (November 2013 - March 2015)

•Le Bouchon, Chicago, Illinois - Overseer of everyday production and quality upkeep. Organizer of dry goods as well as produce in walk-in and freezer. Some baking and pastry experience. Contributor to special and seasonal menu ideas, ordering goods, and organizing special events as well as assisting in winning the People’s Choice Award for Best Poutine in 2014 at Chicago’s Annual Poutine Fest.

Line Cook (January 2012 - November 2013)

•The Publican, Chicago, Illinois - Prepped and worked the line during dinner and brunch and helped with special events and some pastry experience. Daily inventory of meats, produce, and dried goods.

Server / Bartender (November 2010 - January 2012)

•Gethin Thomas Catering, Columbus, Indiana - Cooked, served, and bartended part-time for various events within the company.

Junior Sous chef / Kitchen manager (May 2009 – January 2012)

•Cummins Engine Co. Executive Kitchen, Columbus, Indiana – Receiving of all goods, daily menu development and completion, preparation and production for corporate events, product assessment, and ordering. Management of a team of two cooks to complete everyday production and some catered events for a corporate dining program

Prep cook / Dish washer (January 2007 - May 2009)

•Cummins Engine Co. Executive Kitchen, Columbus, Indiana - Washed dishes and apprenticed as a prep cook under Chef Gethin Thomas. Preparation of various meats and produce. Organizing product inventory.

Dining room assistant / Event organizer (April 2006 - January 2007)

Cummins Engine Co. Executive Kitchen, Columbus, Indiana – Organized and catered to events such as dinners, banquets, and hors D’ oeuvres events. Was responsible for making sure events were organized and set up properly prior to and after the event.

Education and Formal Training/Acknowledgements:

May 2006 - Academic Honors - Columbus East High School, Columbus, IN

January 2014 – 1st Place Peoples’ Choice award at Chicago’s Poutine Fest (Le Bouchon)

August 2016 - Technical Certificate in Hospitality Administration, Ivy Tech, Columbus, IN

August 2017 – ServSafe Certification, Ivy Tech, Bloomington, IN

May 2018 – Associate degree in hospitality administration and culinary arts, Ivy Tech, Bloomington, IN

February 2023 – Million Dollar Store Achievement

April 2023 – Top 25% in the company for overall product loss %, employee turnover, OOS %, and budgetary compliance

June & September 2023 – Aldi Store Manager Leadership Training Seminar, Indianapolis, IN

*References available upon request*

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