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Branden Jennings

Bremerton,WA

Summary

Resourceful United States as a Culinary Specialist 3rd class 2 years of experience as Culinary Specialist providing food service and dining facility management. Accomplished in planning, preparing and serving balanced meals under strict deadlines and budget limitations. Focused on proper food handling, safety procedures and maintaining clean food service and dining environment.

Self-disciplined military officer with demonstrated success in leading tactical operations. Skilled in crisis management, personnel supervision and mission execution with mastery of advanced weapons systems and equipment. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations. Proficient Gunner adept in exercising good judgment and tactical skills. Special expertise in opposing and repelling enemy forces using fire support, maneuvering tactics and close combat techniques. A dedicated leader with experience training 150 military personnel for success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Specialist

US Navy
09.2014 - Current
  • Increased overall efficiency by cross-training staff in various cooking techniques and station responsibilities.
  • Maintained records and awareness of unique dietary restrictions or allergies of personnel, accommodating needs in meal preparation.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high-quality food standards through careful vendor selection and negotiation.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Mastered night and day combat techniques to protect against nuclear, biological and chemical weapons attacks.

Technician

Firestone Auto Care
04.2014 - 09.2014
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.

Barista

Starbucks, Barista
06.2010 - 03.2012
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Bagger

HEB Grocery Store
04.2010 - 01.2011
  • Assisted with maintaining clean and organized store appearance.
  • Collected and returned all hand baskets and shopping carts to proper place for new customer use.
  • Worked together with cashiers to guarantee customer satisfaction.
  • Provided support to customers in shifting purchases from carts to cars to maintain customer satisfaction.

Education

Vocational - Adv Diesel

WyoTech - Laramie
Laramie, WY
11.2012

Skills

  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Food Service
  • Workstation Maintenance
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Cost Control
  • Budget Development
  • Nutrition and meal planning
  • Physical Fitness
  • Advanced Marksmanship
  • Firearms Maintenance
  • Field Communications

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 14 staff members.
  • Lead a team to be the best Supply Department in the Pacific fleet 2 years in a row
  • Fiscal Management - Managed all financial activities for program operations. Accountable for all supply needs for CS's. .Reduced department expenditures by 10% over a one-year period.

Timeline

Culinary Specialist

US Navy
09.2014 - Current

Technician

Firestone Auto Care
04.2014 - 09.2014

Barista

Starbucks, Barista
06.2010 - 03.2012

Bagger

HEB Grocery Store
04.2010 - 01.2011

Vocational - Adv Diesel

WyoTech - Laramie
Branden Jennings