Damien Simpson
Honesdale,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Speech Language Pathology position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. I took two years of sign language courses and helped conduct a presentation at ASHA about fundamental frequencies in males and females in 2021.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Chef
The Carousel Dairy Bar And Cafe
02.2023 - Current
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, address concerns or challenges, and reinforce company values as well as expectations within the workplace environment.
Head Chef
Tavern On Main
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Managed food costs effectively with careful menu planning, accurate portion control, and utilization of seasonal ingredients.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Developed strong vendor relationships to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices while supporting local businesses whenever possible.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management, and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Cooked memorable dishes that brought new customers into establishment.
- Led staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, address concerns or challenges, and reinforce company values as well as expectations within the workplace environment.
Graduate Assistant
Bloomsburg University
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading, scheduling, and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations within academic departments.
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
- Facilitated student success by identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback on assignments and exams.
- Developed and managed organized, orderly student databases and tracking systems.
- Administered coursework, graded assignments and provided constructive feedback.
- Conducted relevant research and gathered valuable resources for faculty members'' ongoing projects and publications.
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
Nursing Assistant
Geisinger Medical Center
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Shift Supervisor
Wendy's Fast Food
06.2014 - 08.2021
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates with consistent quality checks and timely resolution of complaints.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient shift scheduling and task delegation.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by fostering a positive work environment and addressing staff concerns promptly.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
East Stroudsburg, PA06.2021
High School Diploma -
Honesdale High School
Honesdale, PA06.2017
Skills
- Nutritional knowledge
- Sign Language Instruction
- Team Management
- Leadership Qualities
- Workflow Optimization
- Allergy awareness
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Patience and Tolerance
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Team Collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Head Chef
The Carousel Dairy Bar And Cafe
02.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Bloomsburg University
08.2022 - 06.2023
Head Chef
Tavern On Main
02.2022 - 02.2023
Nursing Assistant
Geisinger Medical Center
08.2021 - 02.2022
Shift Supervisor
Wendy's Fast Food
06.2014 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Honesdale High School
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