Dillon Ardrey
Cañon City,CO
Summary
A dynamic Chef and Video Editor, I leveraged culinary expertise and team collaboration at Carol And D Catering to elevate event dining experiences, reducing food waste by strategic planning. My innovative recipes boosted sales, showcasing my ability to blend creative vision with practical skills in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Carol And D Catering
04.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations at Carol And D Catering.
- Contributed to consistent quality control and presentation of dishes.
- Have successfully catered several large events and weddings.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Developed innovative recipes, attracting new clientele and increasing overall sales.
- Organized and led team participation in community events, raising restaurant's profile and engaging with potential customers.
Video Editor
Galaxy Colorado
07.2019 - Current
- Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
- Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
- Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
- Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.
- Adapted quickly to changes in project scope or direction by revising edit decisions based on updated creative briefs or client feedback.
Education
Diploma - Computer Aded Drafting
Florence High School
Florence, CO05.2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Kitchen management
- Food presentation
- Attention to detail
- Effective communications
- Team collaboration
- Ingredient knowledge
- Verbal and written communication
- Recipes and menu planning
- Allergen awareness
- Inventory management
- Banquets and catering
- Culinary expertise
- Positive attitude
- Organized and efficient
- Problem-solving
- Community service
- Adaptability and dependability
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Event setup
- Social media management
- Community outreach
Timeline
Chef
Carol And D Catering
04.2024 - Current
Video Editor
Galaxy Colorado
07.2019 - Current
Diploma - Computer Aded Drafting
Florence High School
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