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Bruce Simpson

Norfolk,VA

Summary

Resourceful United States Navy E-6 with 10 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. Successfully managed galley equipment, uniforms, and office spaces. Led sailors in the daily operations of meals, administrative records, and sanitation. His motivation, discipline, courage and commitment is upheld through professionalism and personal growth through his junior sailors.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Specialist First Class

U.S. Navy Active Duty
11.2023 - Current
  • Managed 35 personnel and filed over 44 administrative records and held accountability for each personnel. Collaborated with other culinary specialists to create innovative dishes that exceeded customer expectations.
  • Upheld the highest standards of quality control throughout all stages of food production from ingredient sourcing to final plating.
  • Monitored food production to verify quality and consistency.
  • Reduced food waste through efficient inventory management and proper rotation of ingredients.

Culinary Specialist Second Class

U.S. Navy Active Duty
03.2020 - 11.2023
  • Led 3 sailors in the execution of 92 office calls, 14 luncheons, 8 Staff Talks, 2 receptions, and 5,810 meals in direct support of Commander, U.S. Sixth Fleet, 7 Flag Officers, and 82 Flag Mess Members.
  • Conducted regular safety checks on kitchen equipment to ensure proper functionality and minimize downtime due to repairs or replacements.
  • Accounted galley equipment totaling $105,000 and managed $23,275.46 worth of renovations for new officer furniture, galley equipment, and culinary uniforms.
  • As Assistant Safety Duty Officer, he provided training, completed monthly fire warden checks and reported hazardous conditions to the base fire department.
  • Developed menus and meal plans which met personnel needs, utilizing available supplies and within budget restrictions.
  • Devoted 20 off duty hours at JMS Remodeling providing Veteran Affairs patients with medical supplies and equipment.
  • Volunteered 6 hours during the 2023 JFC International Festival by serving 600 military and civilian personnel.
  • Raised $1,955 for the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society Fund Drive.


Culinary Specialist Second Class

U.S. Navy Active Duty
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • As Assistant Leading Petty Officer, provided leadership and professional development for 4 sailors.
  • Flawlessly coordinated and executed 25 distinguished visitor receptions and one flag change of command, serving more than 300 guests.
  • Conducted 30 training sessions for junior Culinary Specialists in food production, presentation, proper mise-en-place, the flag mess ledger, records, receipts and funds.
  • As Flag Mess treasurer, he tracked all incoming and off-going officers and Dignitary Visitors and collected more than $250,000 in mess dues.
  • Led his team in the preparation of 1,500 meals which includes three distinguished visitor dinners, and preparing over 100 Warfare Commander Briefs.
  • As Assistant Command Fitness Leader, he conducted 1 Physical Fitness Assessment.
  • As Assistant Supply Petty Officer, he purchased $5,000 in supplies for the command.
  • As Diversity Team President, he successfully organized and executed three presentations for Hispanic Heritage, Asian Pacific Islander, and LGBQT Months for 87 Sailors.
  • Supervised the upkeep of more than 20 staterooms, flag galley, and dining facility while coordinating with S-5 Hotel Services Division, ensuring all spaced were inspection ready.
  • Acquired more than 20 hours of community service at ForKids, Norfolk Zoo, and Virginia Food Bank distributing meals to more than 750 families.
  • Dedicated over 38 hours at Food bank, Hampton Roads Beach Clean Up, Mt. Zion Church, and New Bethel Church Pumpkin Patch Disperse.

Culinary Specialist Second Class

U.S. Navy Active Duty
03.2014 - 03.2017
  • As Records Keeper, he managed over a $50,000 annual budget, processed 38 ORF requests and 79 mee members' transaction.
  • Co-led 5 Culinary Specialists in the preparation and execution of 200 Dignitary Visitor events for more than 1,200 flag level officers.
  • As Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist, he mentored and trained 24 Sailors in departmental qualification.
  • As Defense Language Proficiency Test Proctor, he administered 12 linguistics exams.
  • As Assistance Command Fitness Leader, he led 8 fitness enhancement sessions, monitoring the progress of 3 sailors.
  • Volunteered 6 hours with the base MWR and cooperated with the planning, execution and clean-up of the 5K Stars and Stripes run held base-wide.
  • Dedicated 40 off-duty hours to command sponsored activities to include the BSPCA Animal Shelter, MRW-Color Run, Shawarma & Snow Cone Sales.

Seaman Recruit

U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Learned the basics of firefighting, live fire exercises, and physical fitness assessments.
  • Learned how to be a Sailor in the U.S. Navy.
  • Conducted drills.
  • Acquired the Academic Award out of 839 graduating Sailors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Web & Digital Design

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
12.2025

Associate of Arts - General Studies

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
05.2017

Skills

  • Workstation Maintenance

  • Sanitation Guidelines

  • Food Safety

  • Dining facility management

  • Team Training

  • Guest Interaction

  • Menu development

  • Menu Planning

  • Kitchen Equipment Operation

  • Fine Dining

  • Team Leadership

  • Sanitation Procedures

Hobbies

Enjoyed music and has a passion for musical instruments such as the Piano, Saxophone, Guitar, and Violin. Enjoys a healthy lifestyle by going to the gym, running, and hiking. Has a passion in video games which peaked his interest into the Computer Science world and specifically in the Web & Digital Design market. 

Timeline

Culinary Specialist First Class

U.S. Navy Active Duty
11.2023 - Current

Culinary Specialist Second Class

U.S. Navy Active Duty
03.2020 - 11.2023

Culinary Specialist Second Class

U.S. Navy Active Duty
03.2017 - 03.2020

Culinary Specialist Second Class

U.S. Navy Active Duty
03.2014 - 03.2017

Seaman Recruit

U.S. Navy Active Duty
09.2013 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Science - Web & Digital Design

University of Maryland - College Park

Associate of Arts - General Studies

University of Maryland - College Park

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