BRIANNA DEBANICO
Tacoma,US
Summary
Sociology & Anthropology major at the University of Puget Sound. Highly-motivated employee and worker with a desire to take on new challenges. Skilled in kitchen safety, food presentation, and cooking techniques with a proven ability to collaborate with culinary teams to deliver high-quality dishes. Experienced in hosting community engagement events and maintaining positive customer service. Additional experience in retail sales associate positions, as well as, outdoor and active wear companies such as Puget Sound Outdoors and Eastern Mountain Sports. Moreover, maintaining a strong work ethic adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Expeditionary Assistant
University of Puget Sound Expeditionary
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Answered incoming calls promptly and professionally, providing assistance or forwarding calls to appropriate personnel.
- Effectively signed Puget Sound students up for PSO (Puget Sound Outdoor) trips. These trips would entail activities such as: backpacking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, surfing, rock climbing etc.
- Trained to appropriately pack out PSO trips, equipping participants with the right materials, clothing and tools as well as debriefing participants in order for them to get the most out of their PSO experience.
- Maintained positive work relationships with fellow staff and management.
- Maintained the front desk and provided cordial first impressions of the Expeditionary.
- Hosted community engagement events such as gear mending workshops and seasonal events that help boost student bodies excitement about PSO.
Chef Assistant
Jan Parker Cookery
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Completed tasks assigned within specified timeframes without compromising quality standards.
- Prepared dishes according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Liaised with chef and other kitchen staff to cook, garnish, and present food.
- Maintained high standards of food safety and sanitation regulations at all times.
- Co-hosted market events that fostered community engagement and networking such as the Annual Multicultural Food Festival.
Line Chef
Boloco
10.2020 - 12.2023
- Maintained a position at a 'Certified B Corporation' upholding exceptional standards regarding social and environmental performance.
- Enforced sanitation practices to safeguard employees and patrons.
- Coordinated kitchen workflows, fostering swift service and high-quality food preparation.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Monitored food stock and placed orders with suppliers when necessary.
- Trained new line cooks on proper techniques for the preparation of dishes.
- Prepared menu items in cooperation with kitchen staff.
- Demonstrated and molded positive and professional communication with customers and team members, resulting in engaged co-workers and satisfied and loyal customers.
Education
Sociology & Anthropology - Socio-cultural Anthropology Candidate
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA, US05.2026
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Kitchen safety
- Food presentation
- Cooking techniques
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Flexible schedule
- Problem-solving
- Cash register operation
- Shoe sizing protocols
- Brand awareness
- Reliability and punctuality
- Conflict resolution techniques
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Jan Parker Cookery
07.2024 - 12.2024
Expeditionary Assistant
University of Puget Sound Expeditionary
09.2022 - 12.2025
Line Chef
Boloco
10.2020 - 12.2023
Sociology & Anthropology - Socio-cultural Anthropology Candidate
University of Puget Sound