Dennis Lara-Odell
Northridge,CA
Summary
Diligent professional with many years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional skills in inventory management, loss prevention, and vendor negotiation. 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.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caretaker-Caregiver / Chef
Private Client
Los Angeles
04.2023 - 04.2024
- As an instrumental key role working directly as a Private Chef in house with an elderly retired lady of 87 years, a retired nurse from LA County, working in her safety and security matters, and been responsible for her meals as I watch carefully her diets as a person living with Diabetes.
Chef/Sales Associate
Williams-Sonoma (Topanga-Beverly Hills)
Los Angeles
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Resident Chef at William-Sonoma in Topanga
- As a Chef I have built the Culinary Program and have become a key role Sales Associate for this location.
Manager
Rosa Mexicana Restaurants
Los Angeles
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Played a key role in the startup of several new casual dining restaurants in Minneapolis, Boston, and San Francisco
- Promoted to Opening Manager (2012) – oversaw hiring, training, scheduling, and menu development
- Designed Concierge Programs for the company, marketing the restaurant and establishing partnerships with nearby business to bring in revenue
- Formalized operational procedures by creating and introducing employee handbooks with detailed job descriptions, workflow plans, work aids, and state regulatory laws.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Education
Certification in Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
Stratford Career Institute
New York, NY01.2014
Associate of Arts - Associates in Culinary Arts
Cerritos College
Cerritos, CA03-2009
Associate of Science - Addiction Studies / Psychology Major
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Time Management
- Key Performance Indicators
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Lead Generation
- Brand Management
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Caregiving
Timeline
Elderly Caretaker-Caregiver / Chef
Private Client
04.2023 - 04.2024
Chef/Sales Associate
Williams-Sonoma (Topanga-Beverly Hills)
10.2017 - 12.2019
Manager
Rosa Mexicana Restaurants
01.2010 - 01.2013
Certification in Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
Stratford Career Institute
Associate of Arts - Associates in Culinary Arts
Cerritos College
Associate of Science - Addiction Studies / Psychology Major
Los Angeles City College
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