Andre Reese
Laguna Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated and versatile professional with a proven track record in diverse roles within the food service industry. Demonstrated expertise in customer service, kitchen operations, and behavioral therapy. Known for adeptly managing client interactions, coordinating reservations, and ensuring seamless restaurant operations. Proficient in various software applications and possess strong interpersonal skills. Seeking to leverage my experience and skills to contribute effectively in a dynamic work environment
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Therapist
Creative Solutions for Hope
Costa Mesa, California
10.2023 - Current
- Worked with clients aged 6-18
- Recorded detailed data for every session
- Set up session environment
- Worked with clients in office and home settings
- Worked with families of clients
- Managed client and staff cancellations through company system
- Completed monthly training programs
Host and Cook
Alessa by Chef Pirozzi
Laguna Beach, California
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed all reservations
- Answered all telephone calls
- Took all to-go and phone orders
- Greeted and sat all customers
- Assigned sections to servers
- Accommodated and managed private parties/business meetings
- Managed all VIP reservations and seatings
- Cooked appetizers and entrees.
- Prepped and stored ingredients
- Prepared salads and charcuterie dishes
- Handled raw meats and dairy
Cook and Cashier
The Stand
Laguna Beach, CA
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Cut and stored all produce
- Prepared and stored all sauces and condiments
- Cooked all appetizers and entrees
- Trained new employees
- Took new orders
- Collected inventory of transactions for the day
- Managed refunds and customer service issues
Education
Associate of Arts -
Irvine Valley College
Irvine, CA05-2025
High School Diploma -
Laguna Beach High School
Laguna Beach, CA06-2023
Skills
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Treatment Planning
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Behavioral plan management
- Client Services
- Dish preparation
- Knife Skills
- Food safety and sanitation
- Sauce preparation
- Food Processing
- Ingredient Preparation
- Vegetable washing
- Inventory Stocking
- Meat Cutting
- Menu Memorization
- Customer Service
- Recipe reading
- Reservations Management
- Telephone reception
- Server Support
- Team Collaboration
- Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Frying
- Food handling
- Food presentation
- Recipe-based cooking
- Plating and presentation
Certification
- Food Handlers Certification
- Drivers License
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist
Creative Solutions for Hope
10.2023 - Current
Host and Cook
Alessa by Chef Pirozzi
06.2022 - 07.2023
Cook and Cashier
The Stand
01.2021 - 07.2022
Associate of Arts -
Irvine Valley College
High School Diploma -
Laguna Beach High School