Blake Drnec
Aurora,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sous Chef, Food Prep
Hilton Denver Inverness Hotels
05.2016 - Current
- Creating culinary art for special events increasing sales revenue
- Food prep for quality cuisine: assemble and serve food
- Responsible for customer retention through excellence in customer service
- Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Ensured consistent quality control of all dishes leaving the kitchen, resulting in a reputation for excellence among patrons.
- Contributed to successful catering events by coordinating meal preparation and execution, exceeding client expectations on each occasion.
Warehouse Specialist
Amazon
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Verified amount of items received in orders and cross-checked with invoices.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily order fulfillment goals, ensuring timely delivery to customers.
- Packaged items for safe shipment and protection from damage in transit.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
Assistant to Doctor
Hand Over Hearts
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Assisted Dr. Cooper with teaching CPR & first aid
- Sanitize & inventory equipment, providing excellent customer service
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
Concession Sales Associate
Denver Zoo
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado09.2022
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Apparel merchandising technology
- Design page layouts and presentations
- Understand textile weaves, knit structures, and prints
- Develop technical flats for garment designs
- Professional communication in print and digital media
- Create technical flats with fabric selections
- Create cost sheets
Certification
- NREMT Certification -Exp. March 2027
- EMT - Exp. January 2027
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - Exp, April 2026
- EMT IV 1 Certification- UC Health In- in Progress May 2025
- Firefighter 1, HAZMAT Certifications- in Progress RRCC 8/2025
Timeline
Warehouse Specialist
Amazon
05.2020 - 07.2020
Assistant to Doctor
Hand Over Hearts
06.2016 - 06.2017
Sous Chef, Food Prep
Hilton Denver Inverness Hotels
05.2016 - Current
Concession Sales Associate
Denver Zoo
06.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Apparel Merchandising
Colorado State University