Sales Human Resources

Charles Harden IV

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Chicago, IL 60608

******.*******@*****.***

773-***-****

Profile: Analytical, results driven leader with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to specific guidelines and deadlines with strong business acumen.

Education

2009-March 2011 Le Cordon Bleu Chicago, IL

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts

2006 Auburn University Auburn, AL

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance

Certifications:

ServeSafe Controlling Food Cost

ServSafe Sanitation and Food Handling

ServeSafe Human Resources Management And Supervision

ServSafe Advanced Alcohol Certificate

Experience:

2011-Present Metropolitan Club 67th floor of Wills Towers Chicago, IL

Culinary Apprentice

• Aided Executive Chef in Controlling Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost by providing detailed analysis of Food and Beverage cost percentages and ensuring that employees followed Food and Labor standards set forth by the club

• Thorough understanding of Event Contracts and Club Function Sheets to ensure excellent service to customers

• Interacted daily with Club members to take care of all needs and create a welcoming atmosphere

• P&L analysis and data compilation

• Knowledge of POS database and skills needed to use

• Provided Guidance to staff members during scheduled events on set up, clean up and overall expectations of Dining Guest.

• Developed Menus for Executive Chef

• Line Cook, Prep Cook

• In conjunction with Executive Chef, ensured that all Sanitation and Club Corp safety measures were met at all times.

2010-Present Eleven/Eleven Catering Chicago, IL

Executive Chef

• In house Personal Chef for Clients

• Experience with Developing Specialized menus for customer and Business needs

• Routinely gave consultation to meet customer’s specific needs.

• Catered and planned menu for events of over 300 people

• Monitored sales and seasonal sales variation to aide in forecasting

• Trained employees on Sanitation and Safety measures

• Followed Strict budget guidelines to ensure optimal Sales Revenue

2006–2009 PEPSICO Chicago, IL

Financial Analyst II

• Successfully audited and analyzed Customer wholesaler budget accounts totaling $600K monthly in trade related deals, while simultaneously exceeding department’s monthly business performance measures.

• Researched and analyzed Sales Data and communicated results to corresponding business units.

• Worked closely with sales and business units (Quaker, Tropicana, and Gatorade) to aide in Promotional planning and ensure accurate execution of planned trade budget.

• Created Pricing discrepancy reports for department to ensure accurate customer pricing guidelines.

• Executed Promotional trade payments in accordance with Sarbanes and Oxley compliance, which ensured customer contract compliance and policy adherence.

• Oversaw Accounts Payable operating and approval process to support production of checks totaling $400,000 annually

Technical Experience

• SAP

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Compass

• Windows Vista and XP

Community Outreach and Leadership

• Real Men Read MENtor For Chicago Public Schools

• Chicago Park District Clean Up Volunteer

• YMCA Volunteer

• Y-Me Breast Cancer Awareness Volunteer

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