Christopher Pena
Leavenworth,KS
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented administrative professional excels in office management and special projects. Resourceful and adaptive team leader with expertise in project management, financial tracking, customer relationship management and marketing. Results-oriented strategic planner with extensive knowledge of industry practices. Determined united states military and culinary specialist accomplished in serving meals quickly and efficiently to large groups. Competent in proper food storage techniques, inventory calculations, maintaining food temperatures and cleaning procedures. Team-oriented with excellent communication skills allowing efficient operations and rapid service.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Specialist
Kvf 70
120 Harbord Rd, KS
09.2024 - Current
- Developed menus based on seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
- Trained kitchen staff on proper knife handling, sanitation procedures, and safety regulations.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Checked stock deliveries for safety, quality and quantity.
- Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Culinary Specialist
Army Reserve
Missouri City, KS
10.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Ordered necessary supplies from vendors within budget constraints.
- Conducted inventory of food items and supplies in order to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Remained attentive to detail and committed to accurate and thorough responses to expressed culinary and service needs.
Assistant Manager
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
Orlando, Orlando
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
Gas Station Manager
711 Gas Station
Orlando, Orlando
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintaining accurate records of fuel and other store inventory levels.
- Managing financial transactions such as deposits, refunds, credits.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
Admin
Lunnalandia
Ponce, Ponce
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Answered incoming calls and responded to customer inquiries.
- Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.
- Performed basic bookkeeping tasks such as reconciling accounts receivable and payable.
- Provided general administrative support to staff members.
- Monitored emails, sorted mail and distributed correspondence accordingly.
Accounting Intern
University Catholic Center
Ponce, Puerto Rico
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Developed protocols for handling confidential information within the organization.
- Generated reports using Microsoft Excel to track budget expenditures versus actual costs.
- Processed invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Performed account analysis on balance sheet accounts.
- Processed invoices, payments, credit memos, and other accounting documents.
- Participated in training sessions to gain knowledge of new systems or procedures related to the department's activities.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements such as income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement.
Assistant Director
Ponce high school
Ponce, Puerto Rico
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Processed orders, forms, applications, and requests accurately and efficiently.
- Organized office space, including ordering supplies, setting up equipment, and ensuring cleanliness of work area.
- Provided customer service support for incoming calls and emails.
- Resolved customer issues using problem-solving skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ponce High School
Ponce, PR07-2017
Skills
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Attention to detail
- quick learner
- Food safety
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Culinary Specialist
Kvf 70
09.2024 - Current
Culinary Specialist
Army Reserve
10.2023 - Current
Gas Station Manager
711 Gas Station
11.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Manager
Golden Corral Buffet and Grill
09.2021 - 09.2023
Admin
Lunnalandia
01.2020 - 12.2020
Accounting Intern
University Catholic Center
01.2019 - 11.2019
Assistant Director
Ponce high school
03.2018 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Ponce High School