Dominic Previde
McKinleyville,CA
Summary
Sophomore currently enrolled in automotive and welding studies at College of the Redwoods seeking full-time employment, very interested in automotive and welding careers and apprenticeships, as well as any opportunity to be trained in a new field. Very punctual, communicative, and a hard worker.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caterer
Natalia Wolff Catering
Arcata, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared diverse menu items for events and catered functions.
- Coordinated logistics for food delivery and event setup.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen and serving areas.
- Adhered strictly to health regulations when storing, handling, cooking, and serving foods at catered functions.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
Chef
Bayside Farmstead Cafe
Bayside, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service during peak hours.
- Prepared daily specials using fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the farmstead.
- Trained new kitchen staff on food safety practices and cooking techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supplies for daily operations.
- Created visually appealing plate presentations that enhanced guest dining experiences.
- Implemented efficient cooking methods to optimize time management in the kitchen.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
Counter Person
The Scoop Ice Cream
Arcata, CA
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Served customers by taking ice cream orders and providing recommendations.
- Maintained cleanliness of the serving area and equipment to ensure hygiene standards.
- Prepared ice cream sundaes, cones, and shakes according to customer specifications.
- Handled cash transactions accurately and processed payments efficiently.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies and restocking products regularly.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service during busy shifts.
Salesperson
Wildwood Music
Arcata, CA
03.2020 - 12.2022
- Engaged customers to identify their needs and recommend suitable products.
- Demonstrated product features to enhance customer understanding and interest.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems and cash handling procedures.
- Maintained product displays to ensure a visually appealing shopping environment.
- Collaborated with team members to improve sales strategies and customer service practices.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels through regular stock checks and replenishment.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently to enhance overall satisfaction and loyalty.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and efficiently.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
College of The Redwoods
Eureka, CASkills
- Engine diagnostics
- Vehicle maintenance
- Brake inspection
- Customer service
- Preventative maintenance
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving skills
- Valid California driver's license
- Organizing and prioritizing
- Quality control
- Understanding of Spanish, partially fluent
- Amateur-level welding
- Problem resolution
- Flexible and adaptable
- Customer relations
- Time management
Reference List
- Wildwood Music: Errol Previde Owner/Store Manager 707-845-7378
- Bayside Farmstead Cafe: Pearce Coleman Manager/Chef 707-499-4010
- Natalia Wolff Catering: Natalia Wolff Owner/Chef 707-601-4717
Timeline
Caterer
Natalia Wolff Catering
05.2024 - Current
Chef
Bayside Farmstead Cafe
05.2023 - Current
Counter Person
The Scoop Ice Cream
01.2022 - 05.2023
Salesperson
Wildwood Music
03.2020 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Technology
College of The Redwoods