Benjamin Newcomb

• Organized catering events with a focus on high-quality presentation of dishes served.
• Supervised all kitchen operations, including ordering supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Provided guidance and direction to subordinates through coaching, counseling, mentoring, and performance reviews.
• Employed training and motivational techniques to keep atmosphere constructive for employees.
• Supervised food preparation staff to deliver high-quality results.
• Created tasty dishes using popular recipes, delighting patrons and generating return business.

• Provided detailed information on the local real estate market conditions to buyers and sellers.
• Conducted open houses, home showings, and property inspections.
• Negotiated and drafted contracts between buyers and sellers of properties.
• Developed marketing plans for listings including advertising campaigns and open house events.
• Coordinated with lenders, appraisers, title companies, inspectors, surveyors and other professionals involved in the transaction process.
• Compiled comparative market analyses to determine fair market values of properties.
• Collaborated with other team members during multi-party negotiations involving multiple stakeholders.
• Obtained favorable terms by expertly negotiating sales prices between buyers and sellers.

• Created and maintained relationships with potential clients and other real estate agents.
• Conducted open houses, public seminars, and home tours for prospective buyers.
• Coordinated inspections, appraisals, title searches, and other related activities during sales transactions.
• Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to residential real estate transactions.
• Responded promptly to inquiries from potential buyers regarding properties they were interested in purchasing.
• Organized viewings for prospective buyers who wished to inspect a property before making an offer.
• Scheduled home viewings with potential buyers.
• Accompanied buyers during property inspections.
• Counseled new buyers to enhance sales opportunities.

Wine Spectator Awarded Fine Dining Restaurant

Waiter and Wine Steward

Strict Service Standards; responsible for upselling guests with wine pairings and specials, tending the fireplace, hosting catered events.

• Oversaw preparation of creatively-designed recipes for Downtown Shelley Brown's Catering and Restaurant... owned and operated by my family!
• Developed and cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
• Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows. Created a culinary student internship for prep, and line cooks.
• Obtained fresh, local ingredients... well before the farm to table movement.

• Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
• Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
• Prepared food for the board/dining hall, campus restaurant, and catering events as needed.
• Rotated through various foodservice positions in a higher educational contract setting.