Daniel Ruzzo
Nutley,NJ
Summary
Highly driven Paraprofessional . Recognized for performance excellence in education. Successful at developing vocational skills for students/clients.
I am currently on career break from caring for an ailing parent up until their passing and ready to get back to the work force.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
Caring for ailing Parent
Nutley
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration.
- Provided companionship and emotional support during challenging times.
Paraprofessional
Youth Consultation Services
Montclair, New Jersey
07.2005 - 02.2022
- Skilled in Hospitality Industry,Catering,Budgeting,Food and Beverage, Cogs and P&L Analysis.
- Developed a business plan and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Consistent use of Declining Check book to manage spending/Cogs
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Conduct preshift and postshift to ensure the staff and I are on the same page regarding business expectations/operations
- Conduct weekly Chef’s table/meeting with my CDC and Sous Chefs to set expectations and review progress
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration amongst staff.
- Give feedback to staff and celebrate their wins
- Identify areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborate with my team to develop action plans for implementation.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
Prep Line Cook
Salt Of The Earth
Nutley, New Jersey
10.2001 - 12.2003
- Skilled in Hospitality Industry, equipped with the necessary and transferable skills.
- Prepared ingredients by chopping, slicing, and measuring for menu items.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations throughout shifts.
- Assisted chefs in assembling dishes according to recipe specifications.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently during food preparation tasks.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure proper handling and storage of ingredients.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline prep processes during busy hours.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to kitchen management promptly.
- Organized food storage areas ensuring that all items were properly labeled and dated.
- Provided assistance to other cooks when needed during peak hours or special events.
- Followed proper food handling methods as outlined by health department guidelines.
Education
Nutley High School
Nutley, NJAdministrative And Clinical
Hohokus RETS School of Business Medical & Technical Science
Nutley, NJ 03.2007 - 01.2007
Skills
- Social integration
- Individual instruction
- Social-emotional support
- Disability awareness
- Crisis intervention
- Teacher support and collaboration
- Instructional strategy implementation
- Activity planning
- Teacher assistance
- Small group and individual assistance
- Instructional support
- Social skills training
- Community integration
- Reading intervention
- First aid and CPR certified
- Life skills training
- Classroom organization
Timeline
Caregiver
Caring for ailing Parent
02.2022 - Current
Administrative And Clinical
Hohokus RETS School of Business Medical & Technical Science
03.2007 - 01.2007
Paraprofessional
Youth Consultation Services
07.2005 - 02.2022
Prep Line Cook
Salt Of The Earth
10.2001 - 12.2003
Nutley High School