DRE’VONTA KELLY
Clarksville,Tennessee
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Professional Summary
Culinary Management Manager with over 10 years of experience in the United States Army. Successfully managed a Dining Facility and led multiple food service programs for thousands of soldiers daily. Reliable, diligent and flexible. Professional with outstanding communication capabilities. Lead, managed and developed team-oriented business operations to successfully achieve operational, financial and competitive goals and objectives by executing a plan designed for continuous improvement and long range of success.
EXPERIENCE
FORT POLK, LA: SEPTEMBER 2013 - DECEMBER 2015
CULINARY SPECIALIST, US ARMY
Prepared assigned food items per customer’s request
Followed the recipes and portion control guidelines set by the establishment
Set up serving stations and restocked items
Organized, sanitized and cleaned the kitchen, storage areas and coolers
FORT STEWART, GA: DECEMBER 2015- DECEMBER 2017
ADVANCE CULINARY SPECIALIST, US ARMY
Count, Organized and balanced the cash drawer, filled out cashier slip; and make deposits while in the presence of the Food Service Advisor
Assisted in the daily operation of retail venues
Maintained work areas in clean and orderly condition according to HACCP guidelines
Reviewed Financial statements, sale and activity reports and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement
Help in the assistance of feeding over 3,000 personnel including US Soldiers and Korean Soldiers
FORT HOOD, TX: DECEMBER 2017-DECEMBER 2020
ADVANCE CULINARY MANAGER, US ARMY
Trained Food Service personnel in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures
Observed and evaluated workers and work procedures to ensure quality standards and service
Managed Kitchen Staff by selecting, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising, evaluating and enforcing discipline when necessary
FORT CAMPBELL, KY: DECEMBER 2020- AUGUST 2022
ADVANCE CULINARY MANAGER, US ARMY
Current. Active ServSafe Certification
Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $50,000
Maintained the organization of documents, office and cash on hand
Developed and maintained a staff that provided hospitable, professional service while adhering to policies and business procedures
Hands on experience working to create kitchen menus and producing menus
Great knowledge in IT (PowerPoint, Microsoft, Excel)
Planned and inspected training programs for over 300 logistics and distribution members
NASHVILLE,TENESSEE: SEPTEMBER 2022-PRESENT
ARMORED SERVICE TECHNICIAN
LOOMIS ARMORED SERVICE US
Armored Security
Ensuring the security and safety of transporting property worth more than $250,000
Loaded and balanced ATM machines along routes
Issued and received receipts from customers to verify transfer of valuables
Reviewed proper functioning of vehicle and firearm equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements
Picked up and delivered over 60 orders daily
Completed shift logs and reports, highlighting route activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents
SKILLS
Administration and Management
Management of Personnel Resources
Production and Processing
Instructing
Microsoft/Excel/PowerPoint
ServSafe Qualified
Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Representative
Public Speaking
Facility Maintenance
Reliability Security
Balancing ATM machines
Pallet Jack
Firearms expertise
Leading and Training
Monitoring
Time Management
Good Judgement and Decision Making
Operational Planning
Mentoring
Inventory Management
Customer Service
Team Building
Understanding Route Procedures
Patrolling
Responsible Driver
Vigilant and watchful
CERTIFICATIONS
Food Safety Culinary Manager Certification
ServSafe Certification
Food Safety and Hygiene in catering Industry
The International Society of Logistics: Demonstrated Logistician
First Aid
Master Driver
Basic Leaders Course Certification