Matthew Drexler
Graduate, Nevada Truck Driving School
Bossier City, LA 71111
************@*******.***
Tankers, Doubles-Triples, Hazardous Materials endorsements. Seeking an established company to further my career as a CDL class A driver. Automatic restriction. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
City Driver class A
R&L Carriers Trucking - Shreveport, LA
November 2020 to Present
Freight pickup and delivery. Operating tractor-trailer. CDL Delivery Driver
Roofline Supply - Reno, NV
April 2020 to November 2020
Driving commercial vehicles, operating a conveyor boom providing delivery of various roofing products and materials to different locations throughout the local area. Operating forklift, securing loads using straps. Experience with harnessing and ladder safety. CDL Class A Driver
Buzzard Trucking - Reno, NV
August 2019 to February 2020
Freight pickup and delivery in a tractor-trailer with a liftgate, up to and most often a 48 ft. trailer, residential and commercial, using a pallet jack and dolly, some use of forklifts, loading and unloading trailers.
CDL Class A Driver
Sierra Nevada Construction - Sparks, NV
June 2019 to August 2019
Water truck driver on a large job site, NVCC4. Supplying water, for dust control and conditioning. Grain rock, base, sand, riff-raff.
Line Cook
Sierra Gold Tavern - Reno, NV
January 2019 to April 2019
Graveyard short order line cook, preparation of food products, receiving and stocking merchandise. A.M. Kitchen Manager
The Depot Craft Brewery - Reno, NV
January 2015 to January 2019
Production chef and A.M. Kitchen Supervisor. Responsibilities included ordering and purchasing of all products, supervision of A.M. kitchen employees, ability to work all stations. Line Cook
Baldini's Casino - Reno, NV
September 2013 to January 2015
Broiler station, grill-fry, egg station, expediting, preparation of salads and desserts, assisting in daily specials, preparation of hot food items, including gravies, sauces, etc. Lead Cook, Grill Cook
Reno Aces Ballpark/Bugsy's Bar and Grill
May 2013 to September 2013
Setup of grill station, steam table line, expediting, sauces, salad dressings. Maintaining cleanliness of equipment, daily temperature logs, haccp checklists, assisting in banquet orders and production. Line Cook, Pizza Cook
Imperial Bar and Lounge - Reno, NV
August 2012 to April 2013
Pizzas, salads, sandwiches, cold and hot appetizers, sauces, and salad dressings. Saute Cook, Coffeeshop Line Cook
Saute, Hobey's Casino, Coffee Shop, and Steakhouse - Reno, NV March 2008 to December 2009
Local
5195 Sun Valley Blvd. Reno, Nevada 775-***-**** Matt Tipton, Steakhouse Head Chef Coffee Shop Duties: Hotline egg station, salad and garnish prep, pasta station, broiler/fry, plate setups Steakhouse Duties: Saute, sauces, steak and seafood preparation, garnish, hot apps, dessert preparation, baking, assisting with daily specials.
Line Cook
Hidden Valley Country Club - Reno, NV
March 2005 to September 2005
775-***-**** ~Chris Nealon, Executive Chef
Duties Included: Salad and dessert preparation (sauces, garnishes, etc.). Cold food trays and dessert trays for various banquet functions, as well as cold appetizers. Assisting the lead line chef in plate- up and presentation during regular service. Nice gourmet dishes done well with an appreciation for simplicity. Line Cook
Zenon Cafe - Eugene, OR
May 2004 to January 2005
541-***-**** ~Bill Hatch, Proprietor
Duties Included: Preparation and service of breakfast and lunch in a busy corporate environment. Breakfast specials, specialty seafood dishes, cold and hot appetizers. Production of batch recipe items, marinades, dressings, etc. Extensive menu including pates, terrines, sausage made in-house, Asian, Indonesian, Indian, Moroccan, a lot of different cuisines, meshed together with signature Greek dishes, as well as a vegetarian selection.
Sous Chef, Promenade on the River
Eclectic - Reno, NV
October 2002 to May 2004
775-***-**** Craig Rodrigue, Culinary Director
Duties Included: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner service for up to a hundred residents, consisting of institutional cooking with an upscale gourmet flare to the menu selections. Ordering through Sysco, Bonanza, Sierra, Model Dairy, as well as assisting in monthly inventory and menu planning. Creating specials, designing and updating seasonal menus, preparing personal dishes for different residents with dietary restrictions, implementing ideas based on comments and resident feedback, Sunday brunch buffet as well as special banquets, activities, etc. Grill Cook-Banquet Chef
Hotel Monaco - New Orleans, LA
September 2001 to May 2002
504-***-**** ~Brack May, Executive Chef,
Susan Spicer, Consulting Chef
Duties Included: Preparation of all banquet functions for the hotel including luncheons, dinner receptions, cocktail parties, and breakfast buffets. Preparation and service of breakfast and brunch menus, a.m. grill station, creating daily lunch specials, production (butchering, stocks, soups, sauces, etc). Sous Chef-Chef De Cuisine
Cafe Giovanni - New Orleans, LA
August 1998 to May 2001
504-***-**** ~Duke Locicero, Executive Chef/Proprietor Duties Included: Setup and operation of the saute line (ten different pasta dishes, eight to ten signature entrees, vegetable sets, a la minute sauces, etc.), and design of daily specials menu, which included two appetizers, a specialty salad, and two to three entrees. Ordering and purchasing of all products, monthly inventory, hiring, scheduling, and direct supervision of all kitchen employees. Night Shift Lead
Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville - New Orleans, LA
September 1996 to January 1998
504-***-**** ~John Hensley, Executive Chef
Duties Included: Daily line inventory, overseeing preparation of all stations for p.m. service, production of batch recipe items, ordering dairy, bread, and produce. Nightly inventory of recipe items to be prepared the following day. Supervision of P.M. kitchen employees, and expediting the service of food. High volume.
Any consideration for employment regardless of position, hours available, and starting salary is greatly appreciated.
Education
High school diploma
Skills
• Culinary
• CDL
• Tanker Experience
• Hazmat
• Cdl-A
• Otr Driver
• Cdl Driver
• Commercial Driving
• Driving
• Tractor-Trailer Experience