Brandon Curry
Blue Springs,NE
Summary
Dynamic Culinary Specialist with the Missouri Army National Guard, skilled in inventory management and customer service. Proven ability to adapt to the task at hand and efficiency while training new team members. Recognized for meticulous attention to detail and effective collaboration, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
92G Culinary Specialist
Missouri Army National Guard
Warrensburg, MO
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared and cooked diverse meals for soldiers during training exercises.
- Managed food inventory and ensured proper storage of supplies.
- Coordinated meal planning to meet nutritional standards and dietary needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisted in training new culinary specialists on food preparation techniques.
- Implemented safe food handling practices to ensure health compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline cooking processes and efficiency.
- Conducted quality checks on food items before serving to personnel.
- Maintained cleanliness throughout the kitchen area at all times.
- Prepared meals for special occasions such as holidays or VIP visits in accordance with established standards.
- Conducted periodic inventories of stored dry goods and perishables.
- Ensured compliance with food safety standards by following proper sanitation procedures while handling food products.
- Assisted in meal preparation, including cutting and chopping vegetables, cleaning and scaling fish, and preparing sauces.
- Set up serving lines for breakfast, lunch and dinner meals according to Army regulations.
- Adjusted recipes as necessary to accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies.
- Ensured that dining areas were well-stocked with condiments, paper products, and utensils prior to meal service.
- Kept detailed records of all supplies used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Disposed of expired foods properly according to health codes.
- Monitored temperatures of food items during storage, preparation, cooking and holding periods.
- Checked stock deliveries for safety, quality and quantity.
- Remained attentive to detail and committed to accurate and thorough responses to expressed culinary and service needs.
Valet
Parkit
Kansas Ciry, MO
05.2022 - Current
- Parked vehicles efficiently in designated areas, ensuring smooth traffic flow.
- Assisted customers with luggage and special requests for enhanced service experience.
- Conducted vehicle inspections for safety and cleanliness before parking.
- Maintained accurate records of vehicle arrivals and departures using parking systems.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate service efforts.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly.
- Monitored parking lot for unauthorized vehicles, ensuring compliance with policies.
- Trained new valets on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Drove vehicles to parking area, secured vehicles and returned tag and keys to key booth.
- Utilized proper safety protocols when operating motor vehicles or handling customer belongings.
- Greeted guests and answered questions about valet service, directions and local attractions.
- Handled difficult situations calmly and professionally in order to maintain a positive relationship with guests.
- Performed daily vehicle inspections prior to driving or providing service for customers.
- Provided exceptional customer service by anticipating customer needs and exceeding expectations.
- Provided parking services in a timely manner, including valet parking, self-parking, and shuttle services.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding directions, events, restaurants.
- Performed miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Returned guests' vehicles while following safe driving practices and obeying traffic laws.
- Communicated regularly with management about any issue that could affect the level of service provided to customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of service area by sweeping, mopping and organizing.
- Notated damages to vehicles to reduce exposure to risk and lawsuits.
Stock Room Associate
Ross Dress for Less
Blue Springs, MO
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Organized stockroom to maintain efficient inventory flow and accessibility.
- Received and inspected incoming merchandise for quality and accuracy.
- Stocked shelves and displays to ensure product availability for customers.
- Assisted team with inventory counts to verify stock levels regularly.
- Collaborated with associates to optimize storage solutions within the stockroom.
- Trained new employees on stockroom procedures and safety protocols.
- Unloaded trucks, checked in merchandise, stocked shelves with newly arrived items, and moved existing stock around as necessary.
- Replenished inventory with focus on addressing customer needs.
Merchandiser
Worlds of Fun Amusement Park
Kansas City, MO
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Coordinated product displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability throughout the park.
- Organized stock rooms for efficient access to merchandise during peak hours.
- Assisted customers with inquiries about products and park offerings.
- Regularly monitored store shelves to ensure product availability, restocking and rotating merchandise as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment at all times.
- Stocked and rotated shelves and built displays to deliver results for stores and suppliers.
- Organized displays according to company standards and specifications.
Education
Bachelor of Journalism - Mix-media Production And Editing
Univerisity of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2024
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs South High School
Blue Springs, MO05-2019
Skills
- Multimedia production
- Content creation
- Video editing
- Project management
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Languages
French
Limited
Affiliations
- writing
- playing guitar for my church
- exercising
- volunteer work in my community via BSAA little league
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
92G Culinary Specialist
Missouri Army National Guard
02.2025 - Current
Valet
Parkit
05.2022 - Current
Stock Room Associate
Ross Dress for Less
05.2020 - 08.2021
Merchandiser
Worlds of Fun Amusement Park
05.2017 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Journalism - Mix-media Production And Editing
Univerisity of Missouri
High School Diploma -
Blue Springs South High School