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ARTHUR ABIAZIENU

OKWUOSA

Arthur Abiazienu Okwuosa

■ RESTAURANT, ENGINEERING and BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ■ Coordinate activities among various departments such as catering, banquet, bar, restaurant and convention operations. Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and motivation of new employees. Estimate operating needs and costs, prepare and execute budgets, and directly contribute to sustainable short and long term profitability objectives. Combine creative ideas and technical concepts which are applied to either a commercial or residential project to achieve a professionally and aesthetically built structure. Designs are created in response to and aligned with code/regulatory requirements, and encourage the principles of construction. Draw upon many disciplines including current trends, environmental psychology, architecture, system design, traditional and aesthetic appeal as well as general construction. Work closely with contractors, architects, designers, engineers and property owners in all phases of design and construction.

Core Competencies

! • Front/Back House Operations

• Inventory/Quality Control

• Customer/Vendor Relations

• Forecasting and Budgeting

• Micros/ANOVA/Time Series

• Safety and Sanitation

• Project Engineering/Oversight

• Civil/Construction Engineering

• Estimating and Cost Analysis

• Corporate/Government Venues

• AutoCAD/Engineering Software

! • Business Development

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SILVERTON CASINO, Las Vegas, NV 2012-Present

Master Cook

Key Accomplishments

• Worked closely with the executive chef in preparing and cooking food

• Planned menus, buffets, and banquets for special occasions and important events

• Directed other cooks in day to day activities

COCONUT BISTRO, Las Vegas, NV 2009-2011

Owner and General Manager

Key Accomplishments !

• Built and managed an authentic Caribbean cuisine restaurant in central Las Vegas.

• Catered banquets, business parities, government functions, and special events.

• Managed weekly/monthly P&L, ROI, accounting and payroll.

• Provided exceptional customer service for 50 seat capacity full service restaurant.

• Maintained strict safety, sanitation, and health code compliance.

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ARTESIAN CONTRACTING COMPANY, Las Vegas, NV 2005-2009 Construction Coordinator

Key Accomplishments !

• Estimated construction costs for up to 200 new home/remodel projects per year.

• Saved $50K on one project, ordered $300K annually, saved up to 8% on materials.

• Prepared project submittals, change orders, and time schedules.

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7320 Bugler Swan Way North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084 702-***-**** ad2lzm@r.postjobfree.com

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DIMENSIONAL CONSTRUCTION, Albany, GA 2004-2005

Project Analyst and Estimator

Key Accomplishments

• Estimated construction and building costs saving up to $100K per project.

• Provided material/subcontractor pricing and overall project cost forecasts.

!CHEF GWEN BISTRO, Albany, GA 1993-2004

Owner and General Manager

Key Accomplishments

• Managed front/back house operations for a popular, casual dining establishment.

• Created a new training manual and developed/implemented job guidelines.

• Coordinated extensive banquet and special event booking, setup, and execution.

• Scheduled, supervised, trained, evaluated, and motivated up to 12 personnel.

• Negotiated pricing with food supply vendors and cut costs where possible.

• Implemented new marketing programs and increased revenue from $120K to

$300K.

• Contracted with Albany Mental Health Center and Crisis Stabilization Center serving up to 100 patients daily, all meals.

!U.S. DEPT of AGRICULTURE, Albany, GA 1991-1992

Engineer

Key Accomplishments

• Involved in design and development of numerous Georgia waterway projects.

• Built ponds and assisted farmers with water resource maintenance.

• Coordinated design, development, erection of retaining walls reducing erosion 15%.

• Provided technical support and training to farmers regarding water management.

! FORMAL EDUCATION and TRAINING

!WALDEN UNIVERSITY Online Program

!ALBANY Doctor STATE of UNIVERSITY Engineering Management Degree (Dissertation remaining) Albany, Georgia

! Master of Business Administration Degree

FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Idah, Nigeria

! Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering

AutoCAD, OSHA Safety, Dale Carnegie Leadership, Restaurant Operations

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ASSOCIATIONS

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American Heritage Association - Secretary for 7 years

! Work Team Community Action Volunteer

7320 Bugler Swan Way North Las Vegas, Nevada 89084 702-***-**** ad2lzm@r.postjobfree.com

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