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Dion Bax

Little Rock,AR

Summary

  • Obtain full-time employment in an organization that will provide the opportunity to establish a career and maintain stability.
  • 13+ years of experience in food service management. Seeking full-time position in hospitality management. Skills gained from various positions in food service will allow me to assist an organization in the successful daily operations, including food preparation, ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation, including product preparation and delivery, customer relations, restaurant maintenance, inventory management, team management, recruiting and retention of team members, and ensuring that the highest quality products and services are delivered to each customer. Capable of identifying problems and competent in finding solutions.
  • Certification in Food Service
  • Skilled in Restaurant Management
  • Quality Maintenance Engineering
  • Excellent Facilities Management
  • Highly Responsible
  • Team Oriented & Team Player
  • Good Time Management Skills Strong Work Ethics

Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style. Seasoned Production Manager successful at achieving production goals on consistent basis. Highly organized, forward-thinking and creative in handling normal and challenging production problems. Known for great leadership and attention to detail.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Manager

Brandon House Cultural & Performing Arts Center
Little Rock , AR
2018.02 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the production process.
  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.

Petit & Keet Sous Chef

Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock
2017.01 - 2022.03
  • Established standard procedures for plating presentations.
  • Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
  • Directed kitchen staff in day-to-day operations including food production, sanitation, safety practices, and personnel management.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques and recipes.
  • Supervised kitchen food preparation in demanding, high-volume environments.
  • Plated food according to restaurant artistic guidelines to promote attractive presentation.
  • Directed staff in restaurant kitchen and field to maintain department objectives, standards, guidelines and budget.

North Hampton Brewery Bar & Grill Line Cook

North Hampton, Massachusetts
North Hampton
2013.01 - 2014.01
  • Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Restocked food items throughout shift to prepare necessary ingredients for cooking and timely service.
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.

Sodexo Dining Services Facility Manager

Governor's State University
University Park , Illinois
2008.01 - 2008.11
  • Supervised personnel responsible for maintaining groundskeeping activities at the facility.
  • Recruited, trained, managed and evaluated performance of staff members involved in daily operations.
  • Assisted in developing emergency response plans for natural disasters or other emergencies.

U.S. Navy (Military) Maintenance Engineer/ N.O.B. Naval Base Hotel & Restaurant Service

Norfolk, VA
Norfolk
2003.04 - 2007.09
  • Kept up with current trends in culinary arts by attending workshops or conferences.
  • Supervised the preparation of food items according to established recipes and standards.
  • Ensured compliance with health department regulations regarding storage, preparation, and service of food items.
  • Remained attentive to detail and committed to accurate and thorough responses to expressed culinary and service needs.
  • Cleaned, sanitized and maintained food storage, preparation and serving areas.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.

Education

AA Degree in Management -

Pulaski Technical College
08.2024

Nutrition Certification, Supervision Certification, Sanitation Certification -

Joliet Job Corps.
Joliet, Illinois
12.2003

High School Diploma -

Rich Central High School
Olympia Fields, Illinois
12.2002

Skills

  • Certification in Food Service
  • Skilled in Restaurant Management
  • Quality Maintenance Engineering
  • Excellent Facilities Management
  • Highly Responsible
  • Team Oriented & Team Player
  • Good Time Management Skills
  • Strong Work Ethics
  • Film Production Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Production Planning
  • Project Management
  • Sound Editing
  • Graphic Design
  • Post-production editing
  • Photography
  • Proficient in Premiere Pro
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Client Communication
  • Deadline Adherence

Experiences

Kept food inventory records for Naval base., Maintained communication and client satisfaction at retail department stores., Handled records, transactions, receipts, and all information for small tax business., Assisted in report distribution, filling, record storage maintenance and projects as needed., Worked with high volume staff., Served three nutritious meals for 250 First Class Petty Officers of the United States Navy., Completed courses in Chef Certification., Responsible for attaining guest satisfaction., Maintained cleanliness and preformed maintenances for living quarters with 60% being Military Guests., Supervised a staff of 15 in meal preparation., Trained employees/staff on safety and risk management., Assisted in delegating organization with company priorities.

References

  • Mr. Larry Clark, Executive Director, Life Skills for Youth, 501-517-2755
  • Ms. Emma Lou May, Assistant Director, Educational Opportunity Center, Henderson State University, 870-678-3163

Timeline

Production Manager

Brandon House Cultural & Performing Arts Center
2018.02 - Current

Petit & Keet Sous Chef

Little Rock, Arkansas
2017.01 - 2022.03

North Hampton Brewery Bar & Grill Line Cook

North Hampton, Massachusetts
2013.01 - 2014.01

Sodexo Dining Services Facility Manager

Governor's State University
2008.01 - 2008.11

U.S. Navy (Military) Maintenance Engineer/ N.O.B. Naval Base Hotel & Restaurant Service

Norfolk, VA
2003.04 - 2007.09

AA Degree in Management -

Pulaski Technical College

Nutrition Certification, Supervision Certification, Sanitation Certification -

Joliet Job Corps.

High School Diploma -

Rich Central High School
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