Donn Sinsay
Tucson,Arizona
Summary
9 Years experience as Food Service Officer for Military Sealift Commands with (DOD) Department of Defense 10 years experience as Lead Chef and Safety/Standardization Instructor for senior executive leadership onboard Gulfstream aircraft. Vast international flight experience in North America, Europe, the Pacific Rim, the Middle East, Central Asia and Africa. Active U.S. government security clearance (Secret). Able to multi-task and make difficult decisions in stressful situations.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Officer(Steward Cook)
Military Sealift Command
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Department of Defense (DOD) Norfolk Virginia working for the U.S Navy
- Logistic Supply Chain Management ordering Food, Transportation, and Ports needs for the Ships
- Safe Serve Manager and also instructor giving Safe Serve for employee that needs training
- Support all Branches of the U.S Military with Supply and Food for missions
- Department of Defense (DOD) Norfolk Virginia working for the U.S Navy
Transportation Safety Specialist Instructor/Lead In-Flight VIP Chef
U.S. Navy
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: NAS Sigonella Italy
- Successfully prepared and provided 265 gourmet meals to the Commander and staff of U.S
- Naval Forces Europe during 200 missions, totaling 1225 flight hours, earning universal praise from Four Star U.S
- Navy Admirals and foreign dignitaries
- Squadron Transportation Safety Specialist Standardization Instructor
- As community relations fundraising coordinator, successfully executed 120 command events, raising over $35,000
- NAS Sigonella Italy
Warehouse Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Naval Medical Center San Diego California
- Managed 1,500 weekly line-item provisions valued at $150,000, maintaining 100 percent accountability
- Relocated food service infrastructure and developed staff training, resulting in a reduction of food waste, increasing inventory accountability, and producing a cost avoidance of $5,000 annually
- Ensured 450 daily patient meals were prepared in accordance with dietary requirements and plating schedules
- Naval Medical Center San Diego California
Airguard Specialist
U.S. Navy
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Company Overview: Bagram, Afghanistan (military deployment)
- Successfully prepared and executed 50 missions, totaling 650 flight hours
- As Sergeant of the Guard, directly supervised 21 Soldiers and 10 Sailors
- Volunteered for 15 month deployment serving in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Global War on Terrorism
- Outstanding attention to detail and poise under pressure in a combat environment
- Volunteered free time to provide “home style” meals for deployed U.S
- Military and other government agency personnel to increase morale
- Bagram, Afghanistan (military deployment)
Transport Safety Specialist
U.S. Navy
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
- Expertly planned and prepared meals for 180 highly visible VIP missions, easily adapting to rapidly changing itineraries
- Consistently achieved high standards while amassing 950 flight hours and 160 days of international travel in the Pacific Rim
- Relentlessly coordinated work on corporate facilities, liaising extensively with base facilities and commercial contractors, ensuring all assigned spaces and equipment were maintained in the highest possible material working condition
- Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
Galley and Wardroom Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: USS Russell DDG 59, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- Achieved an efficiency rating of over 96% while employed as the key supervisor for the Enlisted and Officer food service divisions on board this destroyer
- Specifically praised by higher echelon inspection team for meticulous attention to detail and superb culinary skills
- Hand selected to prepare all meals for embarked VIP personnel
- USS Russell DDG 59, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Culinary and Housing Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
- Managing a work force of 20 military and 14 civilian personnel in the preparation, presentation and service of 1,500 daily meals
- Expertly dedicated 180 hours to complete numerous galley self-help projects
- As a building manager, managed the removal and replacement of 2,000 pieces of furniture in preparation for a major renovation project and also coordinated the upgrade of 125 rooms to accommodate surge berthing requirements
- Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
Education
AAS - Logistic Supply Management
Pima Community College
02.2025
Certified Food Service Management -
Certified Safe Serve Manager -
Certified Professional Food Manager(HCCP) - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
08.2014
Diploma - Accounting with Microcomputers
Pacific Coast College
01.1993
Skills
- Food pairings
- Food preparation
- Scheduling staff
- Sanitation procedures
Accomplishments
- Led the bakery team in creating and delivering over [Number] one-of-a-kind cakes for large scale special events.
- Catered local Charity Ball for dozens of prestigious guests, including local politicians and celebrities.
- Increased food and beverage sales to $[dollar amount] after being promoted to Executive Chef.
- Head Chef at two restaurants featured on a local news segment hosted by top food critics.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Awards
- Captain Cook Award, 2018, for being Number 1 ship in the Food Service Galley
- Joint Achievement Medals, Recipient of 1 Joint Achievement Medals recognizing superior performance and excellent accomplishments while serving as Sergeant of the Guard/Airguard during 2007-2008 in Afghanistan. Personally awarded by General McChrystal.
- Navy Achievement Medals, Recipient of 7 Navy Achievement Medals recognizing superior performance and excellent accomplishments while serving active duty. Personally acknowledged by Admiral Locklear for performance as Lead Chef on C-20A/GIII during 2010-2011.
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- [State] Driver's License
- Project Management Institute Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
- OSHA Certified
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Data Professional (CDP)
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CPR/AED Certification
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
- Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP)
- Forklift Certification
- [Area of certification]
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
- Salesforce Certified Administrator
- Six Sigma Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Timeline
Food Service Officer(Steward Cook)
Military Sealift Command
01.2013 - 01.2022
Transportation Safety Specialist Instructor/Lead In-Flight VIP Chef
U.S. Navy
01.2009 - 01.2013
Airguard Specialist
U.S. Navy
01.2007 - 01.2008
Warehouse Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.2006 - 01.2009
Transport Safety Specialist
U.S. Navy
01.2003 - 01.2006
Galley and Wardroom Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.2000 - 01.2003
Culinary and Housing Supervisor
U.S. Navy
01.1997 - 01.2003
Certified Food Service Management -
Certified Safe Serve Manager -
Certified Professional Food Manager(HCCP) - Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
Diploma - Accounting with Microcomputers
Pacific Coast College
AAS - Logistic Supply Management
Pima Community College