Antonio Valencia
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with a proven track record at Key Energy Services, adept in equipment maintenance and team collaboration. Excelling in food spoilage prevention and adaptability, I've seamlessly transitioned skills across diverse roles, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rigger (Derrickman)
Key Energy Services
Redondo Beach, ND
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Managed Derrick Operations: Expertly handled tasks at elevated platforms, including guiding drill pipe into the wellbore and stacking drill string components.
- Drilling Fluids Monitoring: Oversaw mud systems and maintained optimal fluid levels to ensure smooth drilling operations.
- Equipment Maintenance: Conducted inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on mud pumps, shale shakers, and other critical equipment.
- Rig Safety Compliance: Adhered to strict safety standards, ensuring team adherence to regulations and mitigating risks during high-stress operations.
- Team Collaboration: Worked closely with drillers, roughnecks, and rig supervisors to ensure seamless and efficient operations.
- Hydraulic Systems Expertise: Operated and maintained hydraulic systems and hoisting equipment for safe and effective pipe handling.
- Emergency Response: Trained and experienced in handling well-control situations and responding to on-site emergencies.
- Physical Endurance: Demonstrated exceptional strength and stamina for handling physically demanding tasks in extreme conditions.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with drilling software, equipment diagnostics, and routine reporting.
Line Cook
Toasted Owl
Flagstaff, Arizona
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
BOH Team Member
Panda Express
Flagstaff, Arizona
11.2022 - 11.2024
- Performed shift side work as necessary to maintain kitchen output during peak service times.
- Prepared food and drinks while following safe food handling procedures.
- Maintained and tracked food, cooler, and freezer temperatures.
- Removed garbage, compost, and recycling, and placed in designated container areas.
- Unloaded and stocked kitchen supplies.
- Maintained and sanitized service stations, prep areas, and countertops.
- Verified dishes were prepared according to restaurant recipes and quality standards.
- Performed daily cleaning and maintenance tasks to keep kitchen clean and organized.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff, working hard to stay ahead of demand and exceed customer expectations.
- Assisted with training new BOH staff members on established processes and goals.
Server
Sodexo 1899 Bar & Grill
Flagstaff, Arizona
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
Prep
Panda Express, BOH
Cedar City, Utah
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintain a clean and safe work area, including handling utensils, equipment and dishes
- Prepare food inventory for the oncoming shift
- Control food output and usage by following proper requisition of products from storage areas, product storage procedures, standard recipes and waste control procedures including checking and maintaining proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points
- Operate kitchen equipment such as broilers, ovens, grills and fryer
- Set up workstations with required ingredients and equipment
- Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
- Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
- Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
- Loaded dishes, glasses and tableware into dishwashing machines.
Analysts
Interlean
Raleigh, NC
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Analyzing and evaluating the current business processes a company has and identifying areas of improvement
- Researching and reviewing up-to-date business processes and new IT advancements to make systems more modern
- Presenting ideas and findings in meetings
- Collaborating with users and stakeholders
- Tabulate statistical analysis of current trends within the job site that need improvement
- Record findings through use of excel spreadsheet
Casa Don Juan
Las Vegas, Nevada
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Cooperate and communicate with all serving and kitchen staff
- Take and serve food/drinks orders
- Greet customers and present menus
- Bus and clean tables accordingly
- Adhere to all relevant health department rules/regulations and all customer service guidelines
- Deliver checks and collect payments
Recruiter/Manager
VBUltimile
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Determine Staffing needs
- Conduct over the phone interviews 20+ daily
- Record and take note of viable recruits for the job site
- Screen Resumes look for potential employees 40 + daily
- Conduct Company assessment via Spreadsheets and statistical analysts of previous found data
- Create worker scheduling 20+ employees two weeks in advance
- Maintain driver score logs and maintenance
- Managing background and reference checks
- Make weekly reports to owner on expenses, timecards, fuel usage and any other expenses pertinent to the functionality of the briskness
Corpsmen
United States Navy
Chicago, IL
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducting physical examinations
- Maintaining records relating to patient treatment
- Serving as a technician in an operating room during both general and specialized surgeries
- Administering injections and other medications
- Performing emergency medical treatment to fellow combatants in the field
- Monitoring air, food, water and habitation sanitary standards
- Providing basic health and wellness education to patients
Server
Pho Show
Hermosa Beach, CA
08.2013 - 01.2018
- Greet customers and seat them in the order in which they arrive
- Familiarize customers with the menu and make appropriate suggestions when requested
- Take customer orders and relay them accurately to relevant team members
- Serve food and beverages
- Clear, properly clean and set tables between uses
- Collect payment from customers in a timely manner
- Assist in training new employees as required
- Anticipate guests' needs in order to facilitate and enjoyable dining experience
- Skills
- Data analysis and Excel USage: Recording, analyzing and tabulating data input for product or business' improvement
- Adaptability: Very mailable able to work in any environment with little to no issue
- Multitasking: Smoothly and calmly prioritized multiple web design projects for a team of 20 people in
Education
Bachelors - Criminal Justice
Marymount California Palos Verdes
CAHS Diploma -
Bishop Montgomery
Torrance, CASkills
- Food Spoilage Prevention
- Recipe Creation
- Menu Planning
- Sauce Preparation
- Food Preparation
- Kitchen Sanitization
- Vendor Liaising
- Equipment Maintenance
- Food Safety Standards
Contact
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Certification
- Food Handlers Certifcation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rigger (Derrickman)
Key Energy Services
12.2024 - 11.2025
Line Cook
Toasted Owl
02.2023 - 11.2024
Server
Sodexo 1899 Bar & Grill
12.2022 - 11.2023
BOH Team Member
Panda Express
11.2022 - 11.2024
Prep
Panda Express, BOH
08.2022 - 11.2022
Casa Don Juan
08.2021 - 01.2022
Analysts
Interlean
01.2021 - 03.2022
Recruiter/Manager
VBUltimile
03.2020 - 08.2021
Corpsmen
United States Navy
07.2018 - 02.2020
Server
Pho Show
08.2013 - 01.2018
Bachelors - Criminal Justice
Marymount California Palos Verdes
HS Diploma -
Bishop Montgomery