As a career changer I bring many years of experience as a dedicated professional, a team player, hard worker, fast learner and loyalty to everything I do. This is a new start for me career-wise but I am ready to meet challenges and bring with me everything I have learned in Groundwork Kitchen culinary training along with my open mind, energy, passion and willingness to further my education and experience in the culinary field.
To obtain full time employment as a culinary professional with a company that will allow me to further my education and culinary skills and knowledge as well as opportunities to career advancement.
A challenging Managerial position, enabling to use my Organizational, Administration and Interpersonal skills.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student
Groundwork Kitchen Culinary
10.2023 - Current
Knife skills: boning fish, poultry, pork, beef and knife cuts: mincing, julienne, dice, etc.
High volume cooking to include stock making, soup making, sauces, stews, roast, etc.
Trained in the proper execution of all cooking methods to include grilling, sautéing, roasting, steaming, poaching, and braising.
Complete understanding of sanitation standards and safe food handling to include all temperature requirements for cooking, reheating, and holding.
Trained in flow of kitchen to include receiving, storing, preparing, cooking, cooling, and running the dish room.
Stay Home Father
Herbert Lipscomb
01.2016 - Current
Raised my son
Dedicated and highly organized professional with several years of experience managing a dynamic household while serving as a full-time stay-at-home father. During this period, I developed and honed critical skills in time management, multitasking, budgeting, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Known for adaptability, problem-solving, and strong interpersonal communication, I am now eager to leverage these capabilities in a professional setting. Ready to bring a dependable, solution-oriented mindset and a refreshed perspective to a team-oriented environment.
Entrepreneur
Louis Catering
01.2006 - Current
Contract with many local businesses, organization and people to provide culinary services for events, bars, lounges, veteran posts, etc.
Collections Agent
Toyota Financial Services
2006 - 2008
Managed customer accounts to ensure timely payments and reduce outstanding balances.
Communicated effectively with clients to resolve payment disputes and negotiate repayment plans.
Monitored accounts for delinquency trends, identifying potential risks for proactive intervention.
Built rapport with customers by demonstrating understanding of their situation while seeking fair resolutions.
Benefit Specialist
Elder Health
12.2002 - 05.2006
Determine and assisted eligible recipient with obtaining government medical benefits throughout different States, QMB, SLMB, QII, SSIetc.
Monitor and assisted in the enrollment process, a liaison between recipient and caseworker.
Oversee/Implemented all support services for programs originating from the Baltimore Base School. Supervise Equipment Manager, Food Manager-House Manager, Logistics Assistants, Volunteers and administrative and program staff when coordinating logistical areas.
Customer Operation Assistant Manager
Bel/south Mobility
12.1995 - 02.1999
Developed new personnel in their initial training, Assisted COAM with inquiries and escalated Calls
Supported management as a Daily Schedule Coordinator (DSC), compiled group statistic and other reports.
Provided technical support services, answered questions about customers' telephones and bills.
Collected payments, issued credits, provided proactive service by providing information; most of all met and exceeded customers' expectation in customer service.
Battalion PLL Clerk
United States Army
1981 - 1984
Managed and provided logistic support, including procurement of parts, historical documentation and balancing budgets.
Conducted training and inspected other Units, established and set standard operating procedures (SOP).
Developed, submitted and requested proposed parts list for Battalion and Headquarter Battery, set up system, receiving, storing and Identifying parts.
MAIT team inspector; assisted, instructed and inspected other Units in the Army Maintenance Management System
MAIT Team Inspector
United States Army Reserve
1978 - 1981
Conducted training and inspected other Units, established and set standard operating procedures (SOP).
Developed, submitted and requested proposed parts list for Battalion and Headquarter Battery, set up system, receiving, storing and Identifying parts.
MAIT team inspector; assisted, instructed and inspected other Units in the Army Maintenance Management System
Education
Diploma - Computer Science
Computer Science School
Ft.Gordon, GA
06.2012
Management Science
Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Fort Benning, GA
Skills
Team leadership
Site inspection and management
Problem-solving
Quality assurance
Certification
Food Protection Manager 06/2012 - 10/2028
ServSafe, National Restaurant Association Instructor/Proctor 10/2023 - 10/2026
ServSafe, National Restaurant Association Food Handler 09/2023 - 09/2026
ServSafe, National Restaurant Association Kitchen Cook. Restaurant Server, Guest Services Gold - Tourism 09/2023
American Hotel Lodging & Educational Institute 09/2023
Awards
Army Achievement Medals, Good Conduct Medal, Certificates of Achievement, Letters of Commendation, Letters of Appreciation, Driver and Mechanic Badge