Elie Charles
Lehigh acres
Summary
Dedicated employee & team member. Willing to go the extra mile to ensure things are being done. Love to learn new things and utilize my skills learned elsewhere to further grow in current role.always see myself as leader born always find a way to make work always share positive energy to my coworker leading like i lead my church helping everyone who needs my help never give up until I get done properly
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aid
Shell Point Retirement Community
01.2012 - Current
- Working as line server, helping kitchen & dish as needed
- Serving residents breakfast & lunch
- Taking temperatures of food to ensure food safety standards are in place
- Communicating with team about menu items and food allergens starting from utility to tray line,hot station,server,cleaning,stocking,prep cook ,salads and start cooking from 2017 -2025
Cook
Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Preparing Caribbean meals for patrons of the restaurant
- Cooking, cleaning & upholding sanitation standards
Baker & Delivery
Dunkin Donuts
01.2010 - 01.2012
Cook
Olive Garden
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Cooking per company recipes to scaled recipes
- Making sauces, pastas, cold production and cooking on the hot line
- Preparing meals on a daily basis for patrons of the restaurant
- Upholding sanitation standards & working in an organized and clean fashion
House Remodeling
Kendall Construction LLC
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Finish carpenter, tile, painting, drywall, roofing, electricity, cabinet kitchen installer, baseboard and more
Cashier
Wendys Restaurant
02.2006 - 10.2006
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
Police Officer
Pnh
01.2004 - 11.2004
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
Education
Bachelor - Pastoral Care
Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL06.2022
House Repair & Remodeling -
01.2008
Technical College - Mechanic
Industrial School in Cap Haitian
Cap Haitian Haiti 01.2003
Skills
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Patient communication
- Food handling safety
- Detail-oriented
- Sanitation practices
- Relationship building
- Food safety
- Flexible schedule
- Computer skills
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Restaurant experience
- Issue resolution
- Kitchen operations
- Meal preparation
- Heavy lifting
- Allergen awareness
- Nutrition knowledge
- Food preparation
- Sanitization
- Table setting
- Nutrition
- Dietary modifications
- Specialized meal preparation
- Food presentation
- Food delivery
- Workload management
- Scheduling and planning
- Portion control
- Meal planning
- Cooking
- Therapeutic diets
- Regulations compliance
- Cooking techniques
- Fast food experience
- Kitchen organization
- Type tool use
- Menu development
- Dietary guidelines
- Nutritional assessment
- Diet
- Healthcare
- Dining room setup
- Dining room service
- Nutritional guidance
- Hygiene standards
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Safe food handling
- Task prioritization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Sanitation guidelines
- Decision-making
- Food station setup
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dining area maintenance
- Food production
- Food handlers card
- Active listening
- Excellent communication
- Health code compliance
- Service prioritization
- Food handler certification
- High volume dining
- Ingredient preparation
- Guest relations management
- Daily specials memorization
- Tableside service
- ServeSafe manager
- Menu memorization
- Menu item memorization
- Conflict resolution
- Food inspection
- Food spoilage prevention
- Wine service
- Wine pairings
- Team building
- Written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Customer satisfaction
- Reliability
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Timeline
Cook
Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant
01.2021 - 01.2022
Dietary Aid
Shell Point Retirement Community
01.2012 - Current
Baker & Delivery
Dunkin Donuts
01.2010 - 01.2012
Cook
Olive Garden
01.2008 - 01.2010
Cashier
Wendys Restaurant
02.2006 - 10.2006
House Remodeling
Kendall Construction LLC
01.2005 - 01.2008
Police Officer
Pnh
01.2004 - 11.2004
House Repair & Remodeling -
Bachelor - Pastoral Care
Oakwood University
Technical College - Mechanic
Industrial School in Cap Haitian
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