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Garron Cooper

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Dynamic food service professional with extensive experience in catering and logistics at Blaisican Soul Food. Proven ability to enhance guest satisfaction and streamline operations through effective food inventory control and staff training. Strong communicator with a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality in large-scale food preparation.

Developed strong organizational and communication skills in high-demand catering environment, effectively managing food preparation and event coordination. Excels in teamwork and problem-solving, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality service. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these transferable skills to make meaningful impact.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Catering

Blaisican Soul Food
12.2002 - Current
  • Supported catering events by coordinating logistics, preparing food items, and ensuring guest satisfaction throughout the function.
  • Provided staff training in proper food handling techniques, reducing the risk of contamination or illness among patients.
  • Introduced a new cancellation policy that reduced last-minute cancellations while still catering to guest needs effectively.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficient workflows, reducing food preparation time and waste.

Work Crew Member

Double Tree Hilton
05.2009 - 12.2009
  • Facilitated clear communication among crew members, leading to more effective teamwork and improved project outcomes.
  • Maintained a safe work environment for crew members by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Worked with team with banquet hall set ups and take downs

Courtesy Clerk

Safeway
12.2008 - 04.2009
  • Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
  • Maintained cleanliness of store premises, resulting in an inviting shopping environment for customers.
  • Helped customers take merchandise out of store and loaded items into vehicles.
  • Helped maintain a positive store image by keeping entranceways clean, clear, and welcoming for customers.

Building Service Worker

Home Depot
08.2008 - 11.2008
  • Achieved sales goals consistently by utilizing strong product knowledge and persuasive selling techniques.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining a professional attitude and excellent communication skills.
  • Collaborated with management to implement promotional strategies that successfully increased sales of targeted items.

Education

High School Diploma

Richmond High School
Richmond, CA
06-2005

Skills

  • Food catering
  • Food service
  • Food inventory control
  • Large-scale food preparation

Certification

  • [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Work Crew Member

Double Tree Hilton
05.2009 - 12.2009

Courtesy Clerk

Safeway
12.2008 - 04.2009

Building Service Worker

Home Depot
08.2008 - 11.2008

Food Catering

Blaisican Soul Food
12.2002 - Current

High School Diploma

Richmond High School
Garron Cooper