Derrick Carter
Sugar Land,TX
Summary
Take-charge professional delivering executive support and team leadership to business operations. Dependable and detail-oriented to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Broad experience includes office management, accounting, accounts receivable, invoicing, dispatching, database management, vendor negotiations and contract management. Recognized for exemplary customer service and team collaboration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
Houston, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
Support Director of Culinary
HHS
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
- Created detailed plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, staffing needs and other requirements for projects.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends in product performance or customer service issues.
Owner and Operator
Carter's 5 Star Catering
Missouri City, TX
10.2015 - 12.2021
- Events from 2016-2017
- Dbar Night club
- Uh Houston basketball thanksgiving dinner
- The Way Church breakfast event
- Numerous Birthday parties
- Block Parties
- Engine Room Jazz Night
- Tailgate party at Holub Middle School
- And Many more ...
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
HHS
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Prepares all food items strictly adhering to CNS company recipes and designated production quantities as written on the "Daily Production Sheet."
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Assisted in menu development and recipe testing.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies on hand.
- Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
- Developed daily specials utilizing seasonal ingredients.
- Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
- Supervised cooks and other kitchen personnel during meal services.
- Performed weekly inspections of all equipment for safety compliance.
Sous Chef
Etta's Kitchen
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Liaised closely with kitchen and front-of-house personnel.
- Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily.
- Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.
- Assessed inventory levels and placed orders to replenish goods before supplies depleted.
Math Teacher 7th/football Coach
Alief Independent School District
Houston, TX
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Developed lesson plans to teach math concepts such as algebra, geometry and calculus.
- Assessed student performance through tests and examinations.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with learning difficulties.
- Facilitated small group activities to promote problem solving skills.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development and implementation strategies.
- Conducted reviews of basic mathematics principles for struggling learners.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment for interactive math lessons.
Math Teacher 6th grade/Football coach
Caraway Intermediate
Aldine, TX
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Developed class learning plans to meet district and statement requirements for instruction.
- Aligned classroom instructional strategies with district, state and national requirements.
- Taught after-school and summer enrichment programs.
- Prepared, administered and graded assignments and examinations.
Teacher
Alief Learning Center
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Long-Term Substitute-Math & Science 5th -6th grade
Teacher
Microsoft Store
Houston, TX
05.2011 - 01.2012
Tax Associate
Vita Tax Services
Kingsville, TX
02.2010 - 04.2010
- Prepare basic tax returns
Marketing Representative
Texas Total Health Care
Houston, TX
06.2009 - 08.2009
File Clerk
Prodex
Houston, TX
06.2008 - 08.2008
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Houston Community College
12.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
Texas A&M University
08.2010
Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Catering
- Banquet Experience
- Emergency Management
- Sports Coaching
- Program Development
- Strategic Planning
- Profit & Loss
- Food Preparation
- Cooking
- Event Planning
- Supervising Experience
- Events Management
- Budgeting
- Restaurant Management
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Safety
- Merchandising
- Pricing
- Human Resources
- Purchasing
- Recruiting
- Employee Orientation
- Leadership
Certification
- Safe serve
- Teaching Certification
- Substitute Teaching Certification
- Food Handler Certification
Additional Information
Played College Football in California (Pasadena City College) and Texas (University of Houston & Texas A&M University-Kingsville)
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Title: Catering Manager - Carter's 5 Star Catering
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Scoot Education
01.2023 - Current
Support Director of Culinary
HHS
06.2019 - 04.2022
Sous Chef/Kitchen Manager
HHS
01.2018 - 06.2019
Sous Chef
Etta's Kitchen
01.2018 - 05.2019
Math Teacher 7th/football Coach
Alief Independent School District
01.2017 - 06.2017
Owner and Operator
Carter's 5 Star Catering
10.2015 - 12.2021
Math Teacher 6th grade/Football coach
Caraway Intermediate
06.2013 - 01.2015
Teacher
Alief Learning Center
01.2013 - 06.2013
Teacher
Microsoft Store
05.2011 - 01.2012
Tax Associate
Vita Tax Services
02.2010 - 04.2010
Marketing Representative
Texas Total Health Care
06.2009 - 08.2009
File Clerk
Prodex
06.2008 - 08.2008
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Business
Texas A&M University