Hannah Poole
Edinburg,VA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caterer- Front of House
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
01.2025 - Current
- Executed diverse banquet and buffet services, including dry catering events.
- Delivered food and beverage service by passing hors d'oeuvres, serving plated meals, and refilling drinks efficiently.
- Arranged and dismantled catering stations, ensuring neatness and organization of tables, linens, dinnerware, and beverage areas.
Caterer- Front & Back of House
Happenings Event Planning
Woodstock, VA
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Crafted dishes from popular recipes, resulting in increased patron satisfaction and repeat business.
- Executed diverse banquet and buffet services, ensuring seamless catering event setups.
- Delivered efficient and friendly service, adhering to established customer service standards.
Chef-in-Training
Triplett Tech
Mt. Jackson, VA
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Led menu development and practiced diverse culinary and baking techniques.
- Assisted with food preparation for large-scale events.
- Coordinated weekly teacher luncheons and organized extended breaks for students.
- Held leadership roles in kitchen management, ensuring high standards in food quality.
Education
Bachelor in Applied Food Studies - Culinary Arts, Concentration Farm-To-Table
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY12-2026
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Quicksburg, VA05-2024
Culinary Arts -
Triplett Business & Technical Institute
Mount Jackson, VA05-2024
Some College (No Degree) -
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VASkills
- Food preparation
- Menu development
- Catering operations
- Customer service
- Event planning
- Team collaboration
Certification
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification ( May 2024)
- AAFCS: Leadership Fundamentals (December 2023)
- W!SE Financial Literacy Certification (May 2021)
- WorkPlace Readiness Skills (January 2021)
Accomplishments
- Deans list
- National Honor Society
- 3rd Place, FCCLA Culinary Competition, State Conference, Virginia Beach, VA (April 2024)
- Fourth Place Team, ProStart Culinary Competition, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA (March 2024)
Affiliations
- Culinary Christian Fellowship Board Member, Culinary Institute of America, NY (January 2025 to Present)
- FFA Vice President & Member, Mountain View High School, Quicksburg, VA (August 2018 to May 2024)
- Interact Club President & Member, Mountain View High School, Quicksburg, VA (August 2020 to May 2024)
- National Honor Society Member, Mountain View High School, Quicksburg, VA (August 2022 to May 2024)
- FCCLA Member, Triplett Tech, Mount Jackson, VA (September 2023 to May 2024)
- ProStart Member, Triplett Tech, Mount Jackson, VA (March 2024 to May 2024)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Caterer- Front of House
Culinary Institute of America
01.2025 - Current
Caterer- Front & Back of House
Happenings Event Planning
11.2022 - 09.2024
Chef-in-Training
Triplett Tech
08.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor in Applied Food Studies - Culinary Arts, Concentration Farm-To-Table
Culinary Institute of America
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Culinary Arts -
Triplett Business & Technical Institute
Some College (No Degree) -
Laurel Ridge Community College