Veteran IT Candidate - Entry-Level Tech Operations Specialist

Justin Knight

Denver, CO 970-***-**** ******.*********@*****.***

Operations & Technical Professional

Operations-focused leader with a background spanning culinary leadership and software engineering. Experienced in managing teams, enforcing standards, controlling costs, and supporting regulated technical systems. Known for reliability, adaptability, and execution in fast-paced, high-accountability environments.

Professional Experience

Sous Chef – Black Mountain Ranch, McCoy, CO July 2025 – October 2025

• Directed daily kitchen operations, inventory control, ordering, and vendor coordination

• Enforced HACCP, sanitation, and food safety compliance across all shifts

• Supervised, scheduled, and trained kitchen staff while maintaining service quality

• Resolved operational issues involving equipment, staffing, and service flow Chef de Partie – Four Seasons, Santa Fe, NM November 2024 – July 2025

• Owned execution of assigned station with consistent quality, plating, and portion standards

• Trained junior cooks and supported service during high-volume fine dining operations

• Maintained cleanliness, organization, and prep efficiency under pressure Advanced Lead Banquet Chef – Breckenridge Ski Resort, CO May 2024 – November 2024

• Executed large-scale banquet production for conferences, weddings, and resort events

• Planned menus, coordinated event execution, and controlled food and labor costs

• Collaborated with event managers and front-of-house teams for seamless service Advanced Cook – The Overlook, Breckenridge, CO November 2023 – May 2024

• Performed high-volume prep and line execution in a fast-paced resort environment

• Assisted with recipe standardization, quality control, and staff support Expeditor – Pursuit Collection, Seward, AK June 2023 – September 2023

• Managed ticket flow, timing, and communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams

• Maintained plating accuracy, presentation standards, and sanitation compliance Junior Software Engineer – Lockheed Martin, Philadelphia, PA October 2020 – February 2022

• Supported development and maintenance of internal engineering tools and applications

• Wrote and debugged code using Python, Java, C++, and JavaScript

• Worked in secure, regulated environments with strict documentation and SDLC requirements

• Collaborated with systems and hardware engineers on integrated solutions Education

B.S. Software Engineering – West Virginia University Certifications

ServSafe Food Safety Manager Food Handler Certification Google AI Cybersecurity Certificate

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