Alaura O'Brien
Bremerton
Summary
Adept Culinary Specialist with a proven track record at the United States Navy, USS Nimitz, showcasing exceptional dining facility management and team collaboration. Advanced rapidly due to outstanding performance, earning accolades for enhancing meal quality and reducing food waste. Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to excellence, contributing to significant improvements in efficiency and employee morale.
Bringing positive and collaborative attitude, combined with passion for culinary arts and keen eye for detail. Possesses foundational knowledge of food safety and sanitation, along with skills in ingredient preparation and basic cooking techniques. Committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences and contributing to dynamic kitchen team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Specialist
United States Navy, USS Nimitz
07.2021 - Current
- Increased overall efficiency by cross-training staff in various cooking techniques and station responsibilities.
- Mentored junior culinary staff, fostering professional growth and supporting skill development.
- Conducted regular safety checks on kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime due to repairs or replacements.
- Established food preparation procedures and guidelines to promote meal consistency and quality.
- Prepared and cooked special holiday meals to enhance festive dining experiences.
- Executed baking and cooking tasks, delivering exceptional food quality.
- Organized bulk food items to optimize storage space and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Advanced swiftly within the culinary team owing to outstanding performance and reliability.
- Advanced to higher position on initial try through outstanding performance in culinary assessments.
- Directed the activities of a team of 35+ sailors.
- Earned titles of Sailor of the Month and Sailor of the Quarter through outstanding dedication.
- Earned apprenticeship award while performing daily culinary tasks.
- Reduced food waste through efficient inventory management and proper rotation of ingredients.
- Boosted employee morale through transparent communication regarding performance feedback and opportunities for advancement within the company structure.
- Oversaw supply procurement for the division, achieving passing scores in multiple inspections.
Sales Associate
Walmart
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by learning additional product details to better assist in product selection.
- Exceeded performance expectations by assisting in various store departments including hardware, electronics, grocery, arts and crafts, and toys.
- Received frequent commendations from both management and customers for demonstrating a strong work ethic.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Managed high-demand periods by swiftly processing transactions on the POS system.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
- Managed inventory to ensure product availability, contributing to uptick in sales.
- Ensured the security of premium products and accurately documented their details.
- Secured high-value merchandise to prevent theft and ensure customer safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Churchill County High School
Fallon, NV06-2021
Skills
- Dining facility management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Guest interaction
- Kitchen organization
- Food preparation
- Knife skills
- Ingredient knowledge
- Sanitation procedures
- Equipment inspections
- Customer service
- Patience and empathy
- Work ethic and integrity
- Cash handling
- Team collaboration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Customer relations
- Payment processing
- Product restocking
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Goal oriented
- Outgoing personality
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal/written communication
- Store opening and closing
- POS system operation
Certification
- USMAP, The United States Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship 2023, April
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
An award given to a Navy enlisted sailor in a lower pay grade (typically E-4 and E-5) who consistently demonstrates superior performance, leadership, and professionalism within a given three-month period. Factors like job performance, initiative, leadership qualities, adherence to Navy values, and overall conduct are considered when selecting a Junior Sailor of the Quarter.
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
United States Navy, USS Nimitz
07.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Walmart
08.2018 - 06.2021
- USMAP, The United States Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship 2023, April
High School Diploma -
Churchill County High School
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