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BRENDAN WARD
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-ward-235878132/ Summary
I bring diligence, hard work and collaborative effort to both my professional and personal life. With years of working in diverse and competitive settings, I have garnered a unique skillset that enables me to learn quickly, apply my creative strengths and to operate as a team player in order to best execute whatever task is presented to me. I have worked in both office and service industry settings, and consequently have developed a variety of abilities to deliver the very best I have to offer. Skills
o Strong Written Skills
o Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
o Grant Writing (Proposal, Research & Application) o Collaboration
o People skills
o Organizational skills
o Social Media Management
Experience
The Racquet Club Portland, OR
Line Cook 01/2019 – 03/2021
Worked in fine dining private club. Duties included prep and line cooking in service, knife skills, range and grill work combined.
IPSL Institute for Global Learning Portland, OR
Recruitment and Student Experience Coordinator 04/2016 - 04/2018 Administrative Assistant 04/2015 – 04/2016
Worked in dynamic and fast-paced office setting; managed administrative duties i.e. Microsoft Suite; traveled domestically / internationally for recruitment of students; contributed to program management; developed and created online listings and marketing materials; wrote and presented to professionals in the field; customer-service support; logistics and event planning; risk management analysis. Administrative Assistant duties included office operations management; email and phone communication; outreach to community and vendors; proficiency in Microsoft Office; meeting minutes; project organization
Wild Abandon Portland, OR
Line Cook/ Server 01/2013 - 03/2015
Busy restaurant environment; managed multiple duties both BOH and FOH; worked quickly and efficiently in small-group setting; strong customer service support. Nectar, NE Sandy Blvd Portland, OR
Retail 04/01/2015-11/01/2015
Daily customer service, inventory, and time management. The Tin Shed, Alberta St. Portland, OR
Line/Prep Cook 07/2012 - 02/2013
Worked in high-volume/ popular restaurant; BOH skills, group management and collaboration
Education
Portland State University Portland, OR, United States Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 2015
Technical Writing HQ
Grant Writing Certificate 2021
Professional References
Thomas W. Morgan, IPSL President 503-***-****
Russell Ruscigno, Racquet Club GM 708-***-****