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Dejanae Watkins

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact. Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Culinary Specialist

United States Navy, USN
San Diego, CA
05.2018 - 03.2024
  • Conducted inventory of food items and supplies in order to maintain optimal stock levels.
  • Executed advanced cooking techniques such as braising, roasting, poaching, and sautéing.
  • Trained kitchen staff on proper knife handling, sanitation procedures, and safety regulations.
  • Supervised the preparation of food items according to established recipes and standards.
  • Performed quality control checks on all cooked foods before serving them to customers.
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding storage, preparation, and service of food items.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area while adhering to safety guidelines.
  • Prepared sauces, stocks, soups, salads, desserts and other specialty items as needed.
  • Utilized a variety of herbs, spices, seasonings and other flavorings to enhance taste.
  • Analyzed recipes for cost efficiency without sacrificing flavor or presentation.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and maintained food storage, preparation and serving areas.
  • Checked stock deliveries for safety, quality and quantity.
  • Remained attentive to detail and committed to accurate and thorough responses to expressed culinary and service needs.
  • Worked cross-functionally with recipe development, operations and creative teams on implementation of new ingredients, menu timelines and product launches.
  • Developed nutritious menus and ordered variety of healthy food to change up menu offerings.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
  • Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
  • Assisted in the repair of broken pipes, watertight doors and hatches, pumps, and other related damage control material.
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities conducted on board the ship.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure that all safety protocols are followed during emergency situations requiring immediate action.
  • Responded quickly to flooding emergencies by activating dewatering pumps and controlling flooding areas using portable bulkheads or patches.
  • Participated in drills designed to evaluate crew performance in responding to simulated emergencies.
  • Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
  • Performed daily maintenance on firefighting equipment and systems, including hose assemblies and valves.
  • Conducted inspections to ensure all safety regulations were followed while performing damage control operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wilson Classical High School
Long Beach, CA
06-2017

Associate of Applied Science -

El Camino College
Torrance, CA

Skills

  • Training & Development
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Troubleshooting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Critical Thinking
  • Task Prioritization

Accomplishments

  • Navy and Marine corps overseas service ribbon, National defense medal; Sea service deployment Ribbon, good conduct medal, Global War on terrorism Expedition Medal, Global War on Terrorism service Ribbon, Navy Rifle Sharpshooter Ribbon, Navy Pistol Sharpshooter Ribbon
  • Letter of Appreciation from the diversity committee

Affiliations

  • Diversity Team Member dedicated 8 hours off duty hours to assist and plan in three naval Heritage events.
  • Passed Physical readiness with excellent high low
  • COVID-19 Response team during active duty

Work Preference

Work Type

Internship

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Healthcare benefits4-day work weekWork-life balance401k matchPaid sick leaveFlexible work hoursPaid time off

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Car modification

Playing ukulele

Video games

Singing

Cooking

Timeline

Culinary Specialist

United States Navy, USN
05.2018 - 03.2024

High School Diploma -

Wilson Classical High School

Associate of Applied Science -

El Camino College
Dejanae Watkins