Cameron Grafel
Kearney,NE
Summary
Proven to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction, my tenure at Thunderhead Brewing highlighted my adeptness in safe food handling and exceptional customer service. Skilled in lighting control systems and sound system installation, I consistently exceeded performance standards, contributing to significant service quality improvements without compromising safety or cleanliness. Meticulous individual skilled in different cooking techniques with good understanding of food safety standards. Flexible with stamina to work in fast-paced environment.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kitchen Cook/Server
Thunderhead Brewing
06.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, utensils and equipment.
- Boosted customer satisfaction with timely meal preparation, meeting strict deadlines during peak service hours.
- Collaborated with fellow kitchen staff, effectively managing multiple tasks for seamless operations.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict health and safety standards for optimal kitchen performance.
- Ensured high-quality dishes by consistently following standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
- Contributed to increased revenue by cross-training in various culinary stations, expanding overall skill set and versatility within the kitchen team.
- Coordinated with front-of-house staff to ensure clear communication of special orders or dietary restrictions from customers during service hours.
Sound and Lights Technician
University Of Nebraska Kearney
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Tested and calibrated audio and visual equipment to verify proper operation.
- Set up projectors, laptops and microphones for live presentations.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Provided technical support to event staff and presenters, reducing technical issues and delays.
- Trained event staff on proper use of audio and visual equipment.
- Maintained and troubleshot audio and visual equipment to minimize downtime.
- Maintained and documented inventory levels of audio and visual equipment to support continuous availability.
- Supported live events with well-controlled lights, sound and video streaming.
Groundskeeper and Maintenance
Melham Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained grounds of residential and commercial properties by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Loaded and unloaded landscaping equipment and materials safely.
- Enhanced curb appeal by maintaining lawns, gardens, and walkways in pristine condition.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - K-12
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE05.2026
Skills
- Lighting Control Systems
- Sound system installation
- Signal Flow Understanding
- Electrical Safety
- Customer Service
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Preparation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Affiliations
- National Assosiation for Music Educators (NAfME)
- Nebraska Music Education Association (NMEA)
Timeline
Kitchen Cook/Server
Thunderhead Brewing
06.2023 - Current
Sound and Lights Technician
University Of Nebraska Kearney
09.2022 - 08.2023
Groundskeeper and Maintenance
Melham Medical Center
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Music Education - K-12
University of Nebraska At Kearney
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