MARVIN D. OWENS

***** ******* *****

MANOR, TEXAS 78653

737-***-****

adubgb@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective:

Ambitious, well rounded and able to lead from the front by setting, following and delivery highest standard. Marvin possesses a passion for excellence, and always strives hard to improve at each level. He has detailed knowledge of how to manage and supervise daily operations. Right now he is looking for a suitable position with a great company that offers superb benefits and fantastic surroundings.

Pit Manager / Front of House Mgr – Coopers BBQ Austin, Texas

April 2016 – Present

Manage cost control, food, bar and labor. Hire and train staff, schedule writing. Keep a record of income and expenses. Daily opening and closing business. Prepare and order variety of foods for consumption to customers; cost control, food, bar and control labor cost. Motivate staff during daily shifts. Manage all P&L considerations according to budget, verifying all payroll on a per day period basis. Ensure the business delivers on the brand promise while achieving profitability. Adheres to, and ensures company food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.

Food & Beverage Manager (Executive Chef) – Kids R Kids Learning Academy, Austin, Texas

August 2010 – April 2016

Oversee the day-to-day operations at school. Plan for and purchase food for food service program. Ensure food in storage meets adequate levels of nutrition and sustenance. Maintain required records including food production, inventory, income/expense, meal counts and personnel records. Ensure program follows proper sanitation procedures. Preside over food service employees, including cooks, food preparers, cashiers, and other employees. Ensure safety standards are maintained while food is being cooked. Prepare and serve the food. Plan menus. Respond to customer preferences and complaints. Plan and budget for future meals. Purchase and maintain equipment, including refrigerators, stoves, and microwaves. Ensure dining experience is satisfactory. Bus tables and expedite food. Hire, recruit, and train employees. Deliver orders to appropriate classrooms. Direct the cleaning of the dining area and kitchen including the utensils. Maintain employee records, prepare payroll, and complete paperwork to comply with laws and regulations. Keep records of supplies and purchases.

Receives shipments from Fed EX and UPS, accounts payable. Direct contact with purveyors for food, freshness and variety. Maintains stockroom inventory for goods received and shipped. Daily inventory counts to comply with schools objectives and goals.

Summary of Qualifications

-Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and Certified with Le Cordon Bleu Institute

-Over 20 years of Culinary experience

-Demonstrate experience in developing talent and managing multiple priorities

-Ability to manage in a diverse environment with focus on client and customer services.

Material Operator – GCA Services, Freescale Semiconductor – Oak Hill, Texas

November 2008 – March 2010

Operates the manufacturing process equipment according to the written specifications. Perform in-process inspections, test and critical dimension measurements to insure quality within the specification guidelines. Records results in manual logbooks, statistical process control (SPC) software or some other type of PC software. Monitors supplies and material for shortages and expiration dates. Monitors calibration dates on equipment and tools. Tracks product flow through the process. Utilizes specialized job skills in accordance with processes and procedures to complete a wide range of assignments. Work assignments are moderately complex in nature where judgment, versatility and initiative are required to resolve problems and make routine recommendations. The ability to recognize deviations from the accepted processes and procedures is required. Intent dealing with freight deliveries. Palletized prior shipments and receiving.

Owner & Operator Done Deal Catering, Austin, Texas

September 2005 - Present

Manages the food and beverage provision for functions and events. Supervises catering and waiting staff at functions. Plan menus in consultation with clients recruiting and training permanent and casual staff. Monitor the quality of the product and service provided. Keep financial and administrative records, managing the payroll and monitoring spending levels. Maintains stock levels and ordering new supplies as required. Interacts with clients to negotiate contracts, assessing their requirements and ensuring they are satisfied with the service delivered. Ensuring compliance with all fire, licensing, and employment regulations. Maximizing sales and meeting profit and financial expectations. Set and agreed budgets, monitored quality standards. Oversee the management of facilities, e.g. checking event bookings and allocation of resources/staff. Plan new promotions and initiatives, and contributing to business development. Deal with staffing and client issues. Keep abreast of trends and developments in the industry, such as menus, trends in consumer tastes and management issues.

Summary of Qualifications

-Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and Certified with Le Cordon Bleu Institute

-Over 15 years of Culinary experience

Personal Chef - AH Bethel Texas Oaks, Manor, Texas

March 2005 – November 2007

Prepare and cook meals for clients. Follow food and sanitation rules, consider dietary restrictions and always ensure fresh ingredients are used. I prepare meals in the client’s home, rather than ahead of time. I leave client’s kitchen clean and sanitized after use. When creating food for storage, I ensure the dish is prepared properly for even cooking, is stored appropriately and that ample reheating instructions are provided.

Test Assembler Trainer Lead 2nd Shift – Flextronics, Austin, Texas

February 2003 – October 2005

Read and interpret SOP’s, specifications to determine their requirements. Complete, review, analyze and maintain CPU’s on the production line. Test CPU to ensure conformance and specifications for functional performance. Certify and train each new and existing employee in various departments to ensure quality and the correct procedures. Performed quality checks on products and parts. Review work orders to ensure work is performed according to specifications. Determine work assignments and procedures; maintain production equipment. Ensured correct and safe working practices are being followed, that workplaces are maintained to the correct standard (5S and safety), and take appropriate action if this is not the case. Ensured that manufacturing targets are being met and that the product is to the correct quality standard. Ensured area standard work is being followed and production documentation completed. Take appropriate action on production problems and escalate issues to the Operations Manager as required. Take the lead to ensure that required training and coaching of operators occurs. Ensure that training forms are accurate and completed. Regularly participate in production activities to help reinforce the training of others. Interface with quality and process engineering when procedural changes are introduced to ensure compliance with routings and work standards. Identify, support drive process improvement projects. Use problem solving and root cause analysis skills to better provide corrective action when required. Maintain area visual displays. (White boards, metrics etc…)

Summary of Qualifications

-More than 5 years’ experience in test integration

-Experience working in a team environment

-Strong communication skills in collaboration, project management

-In-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment

-Successfully trained and certified over 100 employees to ensure quality to the customers goal

Executive Chef - Mojoe Room Bar & Grill, Austin, Texas

January 2006 – November 2009

Review food and beverage purchases, develop and standardize recipes, maintain safety and sanitation in the kitchen, maintain equipment, design food presentation aesthetics. Plan and prepare special menu items, choose menu designs and determine menu prices. Interview and hire, train new kitchen personnel. Supervise all kitchen workers. Give performance reviews, grant pay increases and take disciplinary action when necessary. Help prepare meals in the kitchen and delegate work to other chefs and cooks during the restaurant's busy times. Oversee clean up and record the day's sales.

Operations Manager – Worldwide Computers(Dell Technology) Austin, Texas

March 2003 – October 2006

Handled programs for departments, work projections and additional budget plans of the

Contractual commitments. Handled each task related to the organization. Assisted to raise the manufacture of logistics section by using measures. Carried out programs e.g. appraisals.

Accountable for utilization of system tools of organization for consistency reporting and

The cost accounting. Produced outstanding logistic support, consistency, continuation, material administration, cautious and several other responsibilities based on logistic programs.

Improved efforts to continuously control costs, efficiency and increase productivity.

Monitored budgets and review financial statements. Managed staffing plans and employees.

Created and implemented policies and procedures, coordinates with management from other departments and interacts with higher management. Ensured that the machinery and equipment used had the ability to produce goods and services for the client at an acceptable standard.

Coordinated with the quality assurance personnel to ensure that the goods meet an acceptable standard and generates positive feedback from clients. Interacted with the employees, prepare reports on the current condition of logistics, and decide on the next course of action.

Inventory management; experience with FedEx LTL and UPS shipping.

Summary of Qualifications

-More than 5 years of Warehouse and Materials Management experience

-Proven ability to manage warehouse, inventory, shipping and receiving operations

-Outstanding leadership, motivation, and communication skills

-Background in OSHA, ISO9000, MSDS regulations and safety procedures

-Strong communication skills; self-motivated, proactive, disciplined, and people oriented

-Computer literate – Microsoft Office, Outlook, Kronos and Oracle

Core Competencies

Excellent people manager – Persuader, influencer, leader, negotiator and delegator.

Team work – Effectively communicates to delegate responsibilities using interpersonal skills.

Accuracy and punctuality – Precise with details and facts.

Managed over 200 employees

Sous Chef – McCullough School of Excellance, Austin, Texas

August 1999 – May 2006

Worked with Executive Chef to comply with health standards in preparing meals for students. Ordered and maintained food supply with purveyors. Assisted in creating monthly menu for licensing requirements. Daily inventory for goods.

Buyer/Planner – Applied Material(Manpower Technical), Austin, Texas

February 1995- June 1999

Responsible for analysis of the requisition, specification, pricing, delivery and reports for quality.

Priced vendor stocking, contracts and blanket to obtain optimum pricing; facilitates the downstream purchasing. Evaluated suitability and analysis of supplies performance. Providing necessary back order reports on stock purchased weekly or whenever the need arises. Maintain the Asset register for the company on a day-to-day basis. Review purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.

Capturing of all Purchase Orders into electronic system. Seek new suppliers based on best price, quality, availability, reliability, and technical support. Review the preferred suppliers on a regular basis and seek better products/suppliers. Following up on orders placed with suppliers.

Tracks market conditions and price trends. Maintain the suppliers list. Responsible for the receiving of all goods. Ensure all items received on time are in the good condition. Control, issue and purchase all Office consumables. Assist the Procurement Manager where necessary. Assist in the Finance dept on day-to-day admin functions when and where necessary.

Summary of Qualifications

-More than 4 years’ work experience as a buyer/planner

-Great experience and knowledge of buying, material planning, inventory

management and supplier relationship

-In-depth knowledge of the business related to retail and purchasing

-Strong commitment towards team work and to achieve quality system requirements

-Proficient ability to evaluate the data input and analysis

-Profound ability to influence and negotiate

-Computer literate – Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Oracle

-Very energetic, positive and presentable

Education

Huston-Tillotson College, Austin, TX

Marketing/Computer Science (1986-1990)

Le Cordon Bleu Schools – Austin, TX (May 2003) – Certification

Texas Culinary Academy – Austin, TX (May 2003) – Associates Diploma

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