Eric Ligeikis
Saint Helena,SC
Summary
Training professional with extensive leadership experience in staff development, process and productivity improvements, performance management and curriculum design. Team-oriented self-starter bringing 8 years in training, staff development, management and human resources.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Firefighter
BLUFFTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT
Bluffton, SC
2013.04 - Current
- Generated training and development curriculums for new hires and over 150 employees.
- Created Goals and Strategies to help meet organizations vision
- Coached junior staff on correct procedures and optimization strategies.
- Selected, evolved and delivered classroom and online training materials to meet program needs.
- Monitored and reported trainee progress, introducing new learning tools to address individual needs.
Owner/Operator/Chef
Heirloom Private Chefs
Beaufort, SC
2017.01 - 2022.02
- Constructed, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-driven company culture to lead industry innovations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Increased sales by 10% our second operating year.
Chef Assistant
Arrowhead Country Club
Wheaton, IL
2009.03 - 2010.08
- Organized menu preparation, making suggestions and researching recipes compatible with existing menu items.
- Introduced menus, controlled food costs, oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets of 200-250 guest.
- Assessed and remained accountable for safety, quality, consistency and adherence to standards.
- Assessed new employee skills and strengths to provide customized training.
Head Chef
The Boulevard
Brookfield, IL
2008.02 - 2008.11
- Analyzed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
- Oversaw scheduling, inventory management and supply ordering to maintain fully stocked kitchen.
- Hired, managed, and mentored kitchen staff.
- Modernized work processes to reduce guest wait times and boost daily output for 150 guest per night
- Developed training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership - Training & Development
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL12.2023
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06.2022
Skills
- Training needs assessment
- Training program design and development
- Training delivery and facilitation
- Learning management systems (LMS)
- E-learning development tools
- Project management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Adult learning theories
- Training solutions development
Additional Information
Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe, LMS
Timeline
Owner/Operator/Chef
Heirloom Private Chefs
2017.01 - 2022.02
Senior Firefighter
BLUFFTON TOWNSHIP FIRE DISTRICT
2013.04 - Current
Chef Assistant
Arrowhead Country Club
2009.03 - 2010.08
Head Chef
The Boulevard
2008.02 - 2008.11
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership - Training & Development
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Fire Science
Columbia Southern University
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