CHUCK NOVATKA

LONE TREE, CO *****

720-***-**** ad2it2@r.postjobfree.com

High-energy people person seeks server position with a fine dining restaurant to utilize great communication skills and love for meeting new people and building strong relationships. SKILLS

● Problem Solver

● Communication Skills

● Detail-Oriented

● Flexible

● Multi-Tasker

● Quick Rapport

WORK HISTORY

Carmine’s New York Pizza and Pasta

Server // Lone Tree, CO // August 2020 to Present

● Continue to build a regular and growing customer base.

● Anticipating customer needs that gives a personal dining experience.

● Produced largest dining room sales above any prior year (even during pandemic).

● Ability to fill any and all roles in the establishment when called upon. The Capital Grille

Server // Denver, CO and Schaumburg, IL // October 2017 to March 2020

● Delivered an exceptionally distinctive dining experience.

● Guided guests through menu, providing beverage and food recommendations that exceeded expectations.

● Built guest intent to return with friendly, attentive, and individualized service.

● Captain and lead server for private dining parties, ensuring course delivery to time and guest specific requirements.

Aspen Academy

Drama Teacher // Greenwood Village, CO // July 2016 to June 2017

● Founded and managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.

● Created engaging units including improvisation, creative writing, stage production, public speaking, and collaboration activities.

● Teach students from k-8th grade the fundamentals of acting, play production, analysis exercises, and discussions.

● Directed and oversaw production of all school-wide productions including musicals, plays, talent show, fundraising, communal and promotional events.

● Responsible for student technical team which operated and facilitated all auditorium events. Alameda Junior Senior High School

Drama Teacher // Lakewwod, CO // July 2015 to June 2016

● Adapted teaching strategies to remain inclusive to diverse learning styles.

● Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity.

● Enhanced academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.

● Developed curriculum for first middle school drama program and all drama classes grades 7-12

● Director of High School and Middle School Musicals and One Acts

● Stagecraft instructor and set coordinator

Centaurus High School

Drama Director (After School) // Lafayette, CO // August 2014 to July 2015

● Produced all theatrical performances each year streamlining technical elements, including musical, student written one-acts, and straight plays.

● Encouraged students to perform at peak ability and learn from failure.

● Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.

● Managed Thespian society operations with elected students to promote individual thought and creativity. Quest Academy Charter School

Middle School English Language Arts Teacher // Dacono, CO // August 2013 to May 2015

● Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.

● Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

● Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.

● Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.

● Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.

Southern Wines and Spirits

On-Premise Sales Representative // Denver, CO // September 2011 to July 2013

● Built positive, credible, lasting customer relationships based on trust

● Developed new opportunities as well as managed and grew existing on-premise accounts.

● Developed a customer business growth plan for each account and built a pipeline of selling opportunities to drive incremental sales above base business. Vindagra USA

On and Off Premise Wine Representative // Hicksville, NY // September 2008 to June 2011

● Build and maintain relationships with owners and managers to help establish brand.

● Created specific marketing strategy to gain new product placement.

● Integral in licensing new varietals and labels to grow company portfolio.

● Managed promotional materials to launch website and new product packaging.

● Trained distribution sales force on product knowledge. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts - Acting

SUNY At Albany // Albany, NY

● Member of Tau Kappa Epsilon

● Awarded "Love, Charity, and Esteem" for TKE Chapter in 1993 Master of Arts - Creative Writing

Regis University // Denver, CO // August 2011

● Graduated summa cum laude

AFFILIATIONS

Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Performers. CERTIFICATIONS

● Professional Educator's License, Colorado Department of Education, Drama K-12 (exp. 2024)

● Professional Educator's License, Illinois Department of Education, Drama K-12 (exp. 2025)

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