Giovanni Michelucci

• Enhanced culinary skills by assisting in the preparation of various dishes under the guidance of experienced chefs.
• Learned proper food storage methods to maintain freshness and minimize waste within the kitchen setting.
• Developed strong communication skills by working closely with chefs and other team members during high-pressure situations.
• Improved time management abilities by prioritizing tasks efficiently during busy shifts at the restaurant.
• Prepared lobsters for raw bar, cooking live in tilt skillet then plunging into ice bath to ensure proper chilling before serving.
• Jumbo shrimp, using knife skills to devein shrimp and rinse to ensure a clean presentation for serving.
• High quality fresh oysters, inspecting then scrubbing exterior with final rinse to be plated to encompass culinary presentation.
• PAR-Level Inventory, assist kitchen manager with all walk in coolers, along with dry storage items.

Professional firefighter with 25 years experience serving the citizens of St. Petersburg and now retired as veteran firefighter.

• Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
• Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.
• Drove and operated structural pumpers, tankers, ladders, and service vehicles to aid in rescue operations.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills while serving as a mentor to new firefighters, fostering a culture of teamwork and professionalism within the department.
• Improved operational efficiency by helping maintain apparatuses, equipment, and facilities according to established standards.