Brandon Barnette
Austin,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with strong technical skills and the ability to learn concepts quickly. Also equipped with solid time management and interpersonal skills. Flexibly availability with optimum time management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lighting Technician
Austin Event Lighting
Austin, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained and troubleshooted lighting systems during performances or rehearsals.
- Loaded in and out gear for shows onsite or offsite locations.
- Tested all equipment prior to show start times to make sure everything was working properly.
- Utilized DMX protocol to connect multiple devices together into one system.
- Loaded in and out large quantities of gear while adhering to safety protocols at all times.
- Connected, concealed and rolled cables and wires.
- Assisted with assembling, moving and positioning production scaffoldings, dollies and stands.
- Rigged lighting equipment and assessed finished work for compliance with specifications.
Lead Line Cook
allday pizza
Austin, TX
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepare dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Set up workstations with needed ingredients, utensils and cooking equipment.
- Trained staff by teaching cooking skills and kitchen maintenance, improving overall quality and performance.
- Retain consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
Bartender
Radio Coffee & Beer
Austin, TX
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Replenished bar glasses, garnishes and condiments.
- Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff
- Backed up cashier staff to process customer orders and payments.
- Verified adequate levels of supplies such as linens and trays and restocked low items.
- Monitored the property maintaining a clean and organized seating area.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
Line Cook
Bummer Burrito
Austin, TX
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items.
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen.
- Unloaded and helped stock food product on a weekly basis.
Prep Cook/Cook
G&M culinary
Austin, TX
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Prepping breakfast and dinner for up to 700 employees daily.
- Our duties include an array of knife cuts, prepping and tumbling different meats, making pasta and tortillas from scratch, making stocks, and assembling kits for certain dishes.
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Ramen Tatsu-ya
Austin, TX
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepare and stock menu items for the day to be served.
- Grill fry and prepare various menu items including a selection of Japanese curries and salads.
- Clean and restock at the end of the night.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Gus's Fried Chicken
Austin, TX
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Fry and prepare chicken for customers throughout the day.
- Some shifts involve cutting and battering to prepare chicken to be cooked.
- Detail clean every night at the end of the shift, also every five days dispose and change the fryer oil.
Sandwich Artist
Thundercloud Subs
Austin, TX
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Prepared and served customers sandwiches throughout the day and also sliced and prepped meats in the morning.
- Closed the store on multiple occasions cleaning and sealing all products for the next shift.
Cook
Lukes Icehouse
Nederland, TX
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Cooked and prepped assorted bar foods.
- Cleaned and maintained kitchen area and also helped clean dishes when needed.
Carpenter Helper
Bomac Contractors
Beaumont, TX
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases of rough and finish carpentry.
- Cleaned all construction areas to avoid hazards.
- Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and hauling.
- Arranged and stored materials, machines, tools and equipment.
- Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power saws and tile cutters.
Helper
Echo Maintenance
Port Arthur, TX
09.2015 - 12.2015
- Cleaned all construction areas to avoid hazards. Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades.
- Assisted skilled workers with construction projects in all phases.
- Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and hauling.
- Continually cleaned work areas and equipment.
- Arranged and stored materials, machines, tools and equipment.
- Transported materials, tools and machines to installation sites.
Pool Cleaner
Tallman Pools Inc
Nederland, TX
01.2015 - 09.2015
- Repaired and maintained pool filtration systems.
- Retrieved leaves, wiped algae and added shock to all pools on a weekly basis.
- Stocked and arranged store daily.
Barista
Sertinos cafe
Beaumont, TX
04.2013 - 09.2015
- Adhered to recipe and presentation standards for specialty coffee drinks.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
- Arranged merchandise in innovative and eye-catching displays.Cleaned equipment, disposed of waste, closed registers and carried out other closing duties.
Laborer
Barco construction
Port Neches, TX
07.2009 - 03.2012
- Helped create asphalt roads on contract jobs.
- Was also a helper to the mechanic and assisted in repairing construction equipment.
- Weighed and printed tickets for dump trucks hauling material.
Education
High School Diploma - general
Port Neches Groves High School
2009
Skills
- Cooking
- Food Prep
- TABC certification
- Drivers License
- Food handler certificate
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
- Flexible
- Team-oriented
Certification
- Drivers License
- TABC License
- Food Handlers certificate
Timeline
Lighting Technician
Austin Event Lighting
01.2024 - Current
Lead Line Cook
allday pizza
05.2023 - 01.2024
Bartender
Radio Coffee & Beer
03.2021 - 07.2023
Line Cook
Bummer Burrito
06.2020 - 07.2021
Prep Cook/Cook
G&M culinary
09.2019 - 08.2021
Line Cook and Prep Cook
Ramen Tatsu-ya
12.2018 - 01.2020
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Gus's Fried Chicken
07.2018 - 09.2019
Sandwich Artist
Thundercloud Subs
06.2017 - 08.2018
Cook
Lukes Icehouse
12.2016 - 06.2017
Carpenter Helper
Bomac Contractors
04.2016 - 10.2016
Helper
Echo Maintenance
09.2015 - 12.2015
Pool Cleaner
Tallman Pools Inc
01.2015 - 09.2015
Barista
Sertinos cafe
04.2013 - 09.2015
Laborer
Barco construction
07.2009 - 03.2012
High School Diploma - general
Port Neches Groves High School
- Drivers License
- TABC License
- Food Handlers certificate
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