Donald L Fowler
Building 3
Norwich, Connecticut
United States
Email: ***********@*****.***
Phone: 860-***-****
Objective:
Experienced military veteran with over 20 years experience, seeking a career. Work Experience :
Profession: Carpenter
Company: Premo and Sons Home Improvement LLC
Country: Ledyard Connecticut, United States
Summary: 40 hour work week with the occasional Saturday. Description: All aspects of residential Carpentry. Remodeling, Interior, exterior. Roofing, framing, siding, taking measurements, tile, decks. Cutting materials with chop saws, skill saw, sawzall, table saw, wet saw. Operating Forklifts, pallet jacks.
Building houses from the footings to the roof.
6/2017-Present
Profession: Laborer/Loader Operator
Company: Smart Recycling Inc.
Country: 1210 wheeler avenue, Dunmore, Pennsylvania, United States Summary: Hauling, distributing site work materials around the job sites. Large and small pipe laying, laser set up, YUKE haul truck and mini excavator operations.
Description : 40 hour work week 7am to 3pm Arrive 15 min prior to check machines fuel, fluids, and grease fittings.
SRI does a variety of work on their sites from pipe laying for water and sewer to basic landscaping of new construction neighborhoods, laying out and grading roadways, house lots, any and all aspects of dirt construction, as well as demolition, precision building wrecking.
5/2016-5/2017
Profession: Campus Security Supervisor
Company: Rhode Island Bureau of Investigation
Country: 88 Masonic Home Road, Charlton Massachusetts, 01507. United States 7/2015-4/2016
Summary: RIBI subcontracts security positions. My position was carried out at The Overlook Life Care Community, where maintained, secured and supervised over 800 acres of gated community grounds. 8 Person security team. Mon-Friday. 4 pm to 8 am and two 24 hr shifts around the clock on weekends. Description: Maintaining security for over 1200 residents on 800+ acres of a gated community in Charlton Massachusetts. Scheduling, covering shifts for call outs. Payroll entries to home office.
Directly Corresponding with all department VP's of Overlook to ensure proper procedures were being followed, carried out, and maintained. Walking grounds on average 8-12 miles a night covering 6 healthcare buildings inside and out, the chapel, Davenport and Williams administration buildings, Summit Hilltop Elderly/Dementia care, Performing arts center, fitness center, pool area, boiler room, all electrical and sprinkler rooms, Hotel, Acacia Restaurant, Healthcare Restaurant, Tuckers Cafe, 12 private home neighborhood and 3 maintenance buildings . All 200 cameras on CCTV security system pending an issue.
Being kind courteous and respectful of all residents and staff. First responder to all EMS and distress calls from residents. Health and wellness checks 3 times daily!
Profession: Third Shift Chef
Company: Sodexo Inc/Foxwoods Casino
Industry: Restaurant/Food Services
Country: 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338. United States 3/2015 - 7/2015
Summary: 40 hr work week 10pm to 6 am. In charge of Prep Team of four as well as dish crew. Responsible for the following days production meal prep, as well as keeping the meal for that day stocked, fresh and not over produced. Description: Third shift CAFE #2 is responsible for cooking and supplying CAFE #1 and Fox Tower with food after 11pm. 4500 employees are served in this time frame. My prep team leaves at 12 am. I Alone cook and supply food for these cafe's. Maintains smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation. Inspect kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas. Enforce a appropriate work-flow and quality controls for food quality and temperature. Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients in accordance with bakery recipes. Company: Foxwoods Casino/Sodexo
Industry: Restaurant/Food Services
Country: 350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338. United States 8/15/2012 - 3/2015
Summary: Normal 40 hour weeks, No Over time. Was in charge of keeping QSR stores stocked. running smoothly. Coordinated employee breaks throughout the food court. Description: Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints. Achieved and exceeded performance, budget and team goals. Prepared healthy, enjoyable meals for diners. Consistently verified that kitchen staff followed all recipes and portioned serving guidelines correctly. Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines. Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues.. Profession: 2nd Chef
Company: American Cruise Lines
Industry: Restaurant/Food Services
Country: Portland, Maine United States
05/19/2012 - 08/01/2012
Summary: Worked 6 straight weeks, 7 days a week 16hr days, every trip no days off. Had to resign my position on great terms to obtain full custody of my child. Description: Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines. Provided courteous and informative customer service in an open kitchen format. Before Dining service effectively produced 400 plus high end h'orderves for quest "happy hour" with minimal time. Systematically tasted and smelled all prepared dishes, and observed color, texture and garnishes. Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards. Maintained a skilled kitchen staff by properly coaching, counseling and disciplining employees. Collaborated closely with the Food and Beverage Director to conduct staff meetings and resolve service, product and personnel issues. Implemented and supported company initiatives and programs. Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications. Consistently produced exceptional menu items that regularly garnered diners' praise.
Profession: Food Service Specialist
Company: US Army
Industry: Restaurant Management/Food Services
Country: Ft. Hood Texas, United States
05/08/2007 - 08/16/2011
Summary: Active Duty Service. Honorable Discharge with DD-214. Was involved in every aspect of dining facility operations in my Army Career. Description: Built and fostered a team environment, Actively participated in staff meetings and operated as an effective management team leader. Verified freshness of products upon delivery. Consistently verified that kitchen staff followed all recipes and portioned serving guidelines correctly. Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines. Consistently kept a clean and safe environment by adhering to all federal, state and local sanitation and safety requirements. Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues. Ensured smooth kitchen operation by overseeing daily product inventory, purchasing and receiving. Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of all food products. Regularly interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Quickly and courteously resolved all guest problems and complaints. Achieved and exceeded performance, budget and team goals. Prepared healthy, enjoyable breakfasts and dinners for diners. Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation. Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas. Enforced appropriate work-flow and quality controls for food quality and temperature. Mixed, weighed and proofed ingredients in accordance with bakery recipes. Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods. Properly frosted and decorated cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, sweet rolls, pastries and cookies. Correctly operated all bakery equipment, including ovens, proofers, fryers, sheeters, rounders, scales and mixers. Promptly reported any maintenance and repair issues to Dinning Facility Manager. Controlled deliveries and Inventory records in accordance with Us Military guidelines and food service requirements to run the Dining facility rations room and storage facility.
Profession: Carpenter
Company: R & R Building Associates
Industry: Construction
Country: Plainfield Connecticut, United States
07/12/1998-05/08/2007
Summary: 40 hour work week with the occasional Saturday. Description: Roofing, framing, siding, taking measurements, cutting materials with chop saws, skill saw, sawzall. Operating Forklifts, pallet jacks, squeeze trucks. Building houses from the footings to the roof. Moving, sorting, scanning materials in the company warehouse.
Filling orders for customers at the warehouse and lumber yard. Education
Degree Level: High School
Field of Study: College Prep Culinary Tech
Country: United States
1994-1998
Institutional Name: Griswold jr/sr High