EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Culinary Management, December 2007
The Art Institute of Los Angeles, Santa Monica
Certificate of Culinary Arts, March 1991
New York Restaurant School, New York, New York
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
5/02- 10/10 ASSISTANT MANAGER/ AREA CHEF
Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal City, CA
Universal City Walk: Starbucks, Café Puccino, Dodger Dogs Accountable for food service preparation provided within Universal Studios Theme Park. Responsible for day-to-day operations of various food venues. In charge of staff management, maintenance supervision, product ordering, inventory, and over-time control. Participated and assisted with catering events and other duties throughout the theme park. Responsible for EHS, OSHA, and HACCP operations. ServSafe certified since 2004.
8/99 – 5/02 SALES ASSOCIATE
7-11 Corporation, Lake Mary, FL
Responsibilities included sales marketing, public relations, staff management, supervision of maintenance and product ordering.
4/98 – 8/99 ASSISTANT MANAGER/ CHEF
Pioneer Delicatessen, Minneola, NY
Accountable for food preparation and staff supervision.
9/97 – 3/98 COOK
Silver Caters of Nassau, Nassau, NY
Responsible for the preparation of food and catering for large parties. Served approximately 2500 guests per weekend.
4/94 – 8/97 COOK
Medici 56, New York, NY
Responsible for cold food preparation in a fine-dining restaurant. Served approximately 100 to 250 guests per night.
3/91 – 3/94 ASSISTANT COOK
Piping Rock Country Club, Locust Valley, NY
Prepared lunch and dinner for a restaurant and catering facility servicing 150 guests. Responsible for all assistant chef duties.