Connie Fix
Columbus,OH
Summary
Resourceful professional in hospitality management known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in operations management, customer service excellence, and staff training. Excel at communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance guest satisfaction and operational success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef Instructor
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Sharonville, Ohio
02.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students in the culinary arts.
- Created lesson plans, monitored student progress and provided feedback on their performance.
- Organized hands-on cooking classes for students to gain practical experience in food preparation.
- Conducted lectures on menu planning, food costing, purchasing procedures and recipe development.
- Maintained records of student attendance, course grades and other relevant data related to the program.
- Prepared materials needed for class sessions such as handouts, visual aids and audio-visual resources.
- Worked with faculty members from other departments to coordinate joint programs or activities related to food service operations.
- Evaluated production on consistent basis to maintain quality and safety of all food.
Owner/ Artist.
Faux & More Wall Decor
Hamilton, OH
11.2003 - Current
- Cabinet refinishing
- Faux finishes and decorative painting and murals
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Develop an online identity
- Exhibited at various trade shows
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
Assistant GM/Event Coordinator.
Paramount Hotel
Columbus, Ohio
10.1991 - 11.1999
- Assisted GM in developing and implementing strategies to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Assigned tasks to departmental staff, monitored performance, and provided feedback for improvement.
- Developed policies and procedures for all departments within the organization.
- Coordinated with external vendors to obtain best pricing on materials and services.
- Supervised daily operations of multiple departments including sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT.
- Maintained detailed records of financial transactions and prepared monthly reports.
- Established strong working relationships with key stakeholders across different departments.
- Participated in industry events to network with other professionals in the field.
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OHSkills
- Recipe development
- Food spoilage prevention
- Various cooking techniques
- Labor costs
- Sanitation practices
- Knife skills
- Expense tracking
- Allergy awareness
- Course planning
- Curriculum development
- Culinary expertise
- Food safety knowledge
- Menu planning
- Food presentation
Timeline
Chef Instructor
Great Oaks Career Campuses
02.2023 - Current
Owner/ Artist.
Faux & More Wall Decor
11.2003 - Current
Assistant GM/Event Coordinator.
Paramount Hotel
10.1991 - 11.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management
Columbus State Community College