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Colin Tarpey

Danbury,CT

Summary

Reliable worker who takes job seriously and learns as much as possible. Enthusiastic culinary assistant with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Assistant

Stew Leonard's
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with preparation and serving of food in line with established nutrition guidelines.
  • Maintained food and sanitation standards to prevent food-borne illness and promote health.
  • Provided support to individuals with special dietary need to meet unique nutritional requirements.
  • Maintained cleanliness of oil used in fryers by filtering and changing when necessary.
  • Stocked and supplied kitchen with necessary materials needed for business.

Christmas Tree Salesman

Stew Leonard's
10.2019 - 12.2022
  • Assisted with ongoing maintenance of tree inventory.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
  • Met performance targets and exceeded service standards with every interaction.
  • Greeted customers and educated on current promotions, along with difference in inventory of trees.
  • Tied and secured the trees on top of customer's cars to ensure no tree's would fall off.

Golf Cart Attendant

Ridgefield Golf Course
04.2018 - 08.2019
  • Prepared golf carts daily by stocking pencils, tees, scorecards, and towels.
  • Shut down facility daily by turning off lights, storing equipment and locking doors.
  • Assisted golf club members by carrying clubs from range to cart and setting stations with required balls.
  • Worked with course ranger to ensure all golf carts were returned before curfew.
  • Collected range balls and closed driving range daily.

Assistant Coach

St. Mary's Basketball
04.2017 - 02.2020
  • Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
  • Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
  • Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
  • Built strong relationships and served as a mentor to the younger players.
  • Worked with player's parents to coordinate team parties and events.


Volunteer

Lion's Heart
08.2015 - 06.2020
  • Held multiple positions within service group such as historian (2015), vice president (2018), and president (2019).
  • Received President's Volunteer Service Award (2018)
  • Learned how to communicate with people to coordinate events and plan fundraisers.
  • Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Economics

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Ridgefield High School
Ridgefield, CT
06.2020

Skills

  • Kitchen Supply Management
  • Safety Techniques
  • Customer Service
  • Food Preparation and Management
  • Communication with Staff

Timeline

Culinary Assistant

Stew Leonard's
06.2021 - 08.2023

Christmas Tree Salesman

Stew Leonard's
10.2019 - 12.2022

Golf Cart Attendant

Ridgefield Golf Course
04.2018 - 08.2019

Assistant Coach

St. Mary's Basketball
04.2017 - 02.2020

Volunteer

Lion's Heart
08.2015 - 06.2020

Associate of Arts - Economics

University of Connecticut

High School Diploma -

Ridgefield High School
Colin Tarpey