Detail oriented professional experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. With a focus on finance, marketing and data analytics my goal is to understand the clients needs and constructively provide viable solutions.
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Alex Jensen
Business Analyst
Portland,OR
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Catering ServicesPortland, OR
Event Chef
08.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborating and leading off-site events ranging from 10-300 guests for different catering companies around Portland.
Vinotopia Forest ParkPortland, OR
Sous Chef
08.2018 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Organized the Point-of-Sale system and updated daily to reflect current menu
- Monitored and controlled overhead and production costs with responsibility for profit and loss.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Trained and managed kitchen personnel and supervised related culinary activity.
Chefstable CateringPortland, OR
Chef de Cuisine
02.2015 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Coordinated and supervised cooking, packing, and loading for 2-7 events daily from commissary kitchen
- Catered events ranged from small parties in clients' homes to catering to multi-course plated meals for over 600 guests
- Managed 8 full time staff and up to 30 seasonal kitchen workers during peak season
- Developed inventory control protocols decreasing operating inefficiencies while saving time and product.
- Forecasted seasonal staffing levels and interviewed and hired new staff members.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
SmallwaresPortland, OR
Lead Cook
09.2013 - 02.2015
Job overview
- Led nightly closing duties including cleaning, recording inventory, and ordering
- Cross-trained waitstaff with simple kitchen duties, saving 10% on labor costs per month
- Built new menus daily around fish inventory and seasonal produce.
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
Riffle NWPortland, OR
Line Cook
05.2012 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes and standardized production recipes for consistent quality.
Education
Portland State UniversityPortland, OR
Bachelor of Science from Business Technology and Analytics
05.2020 - 05.2022
University Overview
Developed a robust set of technical skills focusing on data analytics and visualization.
- Member of Entrepreneurship Club
Skills
MS Office
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Timeline
Event Chef
Catering Services
08.2020 - Current
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science from Business Technology and Analytics
05.2020 - 05.2022
Sous Chef
Vinotopia Forest Park
08.2018 - 03.2020
Chef de Cuisine
Chefstable Catering
02.2015 - 06.2018
Lead Cook
Smallwares
09.2013 - 02.2015
Line Cook
Riffle NW
05.2012 - 08.2013
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