Carson Allen
Spokane,WA
Summary
Food industry worker with three years of experience in both BOH and FOH operations. Passionate about culinary craftsmanship, warm hospitality, and my beloved Spokane community.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Host / Barback
Umi Kitchen and Sushi Bar
05.2023 - Current
- Monitors restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow.
- Responds to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, efficient manner.
- Supports bartenders, servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Performs opening and closing duties, as needed.
Assistant Baker / Barista
Wildflower Catering, L.D.Allen LLC
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Operated ovens, mixers, and other baking equipment.
- Assisted head baker with cake and pastry assembly and decorating.
- Prepared hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, Lotus, and other artisan drinks for clients.
- Quickly learned new techniques and recipes when changes were introduced to the menu.
Research Coordinator
Spokane Journal of Business
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Recorded company-specific information from Spokane businesses for bi-weekly news articles.
- Performed copyediting and proofreading.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Maintained strict adherence to ethical guidelines in all aspects of news analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Literature in English
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, Calif.05.2023
Associate of Arts - Cinema
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Wash.06.2021
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School
Deer Park, Wash.06.2021
Skills
- English expertise: proficient verbal and written communicator
- Critical thinker with a team-centric attitude
- Prioritizes customer goodwill
- Able to perform labor tasks; can stand for long periods of time, regularly lifting 30 pounds or more
Certification
- ServSafe certification
- MAST permit
Timeline
Research Coordinator
Spokane Journal of Business
10.2023 - 06.2024
Host / Barback
Umi Kitchen and Sushi Bar
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Baker / Barista
Wildflower Catering, L.D.Allen LLC
08.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Cinema And Literature in English
San Francisco State University
Associate of Arts - Cinema
Eastern Washington University
High School Diploma -
Deer Park High School
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