IAN TRAVITZKY
Bellingham,United States
Summary
Experienced Service Worker with a proven track record of optimizing operations for high-volume food service establishments and emergency services. Skilled in team management, food safety protocols, and customer service excellence. Proven leadership and team building skills in teaching and management roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Cascade Connections
Bellingham, WA
12.2023 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
FIREFIGHTER/EMT
South Whatcom Fire Authority
Bellingham, United States
08.2019 - 11.2023
- All fire suppression and EMS related duties Operating and driving emergency vehicles
- Pump Operator/Engineer
- CPR Instructor and Public Education
- Rope Rescue Team
Part Time Maintenance Manager
Stanford Apartments
Bellingham, United States
04.2023 - 10.2023
- All exterior/interior repairs Basic electrical installation outlets/switches
- Hot water heater installation
- Drywall repair and installation
- Deep cleaning in between tenant occupancy
- All yard work and use of hand and power tools/trimmers/saws
Head Chef
Haggen Bellingham
Bellingham, United States
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Managed food costs and inventory to maximize profitability and minimize waste
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to source high-quality, fresh ingredients
- Led kitchen team, overseeing menu creation, food quality, and staff training
- Cooked in the kitchen and oversaw all prep and stock rotation
- Accounts Receivable and budget/cost management
Chef Instructor
Blue Ribbon Cooking School Seattle
Seattle, United States
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Leading multi format cooking classes and corporate team building events including Iron Chef, Food Truck Wars and Prix Fixe menus
- Using a diverse knowledge of cuisines and dishes to create menus in a high pressure environment including proteins, vegetables, pastry and baking while keeping a safe kitchen and instilling basic knife skills to guests
- Leading the Kids Cooking Camps over the summer
- Teaching knife skills and different cuisines to children aged between 7-17
- Working on the catering team to cater private events and functions either plated or buffet style
Catering Chef
Too Tasty Catering Seattle
Seattle, United States
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Responsible for cooking and delivering a lunch program for 6 schools across the greater Seattle area
Chef
PCC-West Seattle Seattle
Seattle, United States
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Strong leadership abilities demonstrated through successful mentorship of kitchen staff
- Skilled in managing kitchen operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output
- Proven track record of designing innovative menus that exceed expectations
Head Chef/Restaurant Manager
Coastline West Seattle
Seattle, United States
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed kitchen operations, overseeing staff, inventory, and food quality, resulting in high customer satisfaction
- Developed creative seasonal menus, boosting sales and attracting new customers to the restaurant
- Implemented cost-effective strategies, optimizing food cost and increasing profitability in a competitive market
- Led and motivated a team of chefs and front-of-house staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences
- Assisted with opening of concept from paper to execution
- Sourced all menu items and created food cost and labor budgets
- Hired and managed all employees
- Responsible for all vendor accounts and relationships
Education
AAS Pre Requisites -
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham09.2019
BTEC National Diploma - Music
Kidderminster College of Technology
Kidderminster07.2008
HSD -
Chantry High School
Worcester, UK07.2004
Skills
- Adaptability
- Public Speaking
- Time Management
- Training in food handling preparation
- Special Needs Support
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Calm and patient
- Positive Reinforcement
Languages
- Spanish
- French
Certification
- WA State EMT
- CPR and Stop The Bleed Instructor
- Right Response Advanced Crisis Deescalation
- Food Handlers Card
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Cascade Connections
12.2023 - Current
Part Time Maintenance Manager
Stanford Apartments
04.2023 - 10.2023
FIREFIGHTER/EMT
South Whatcom Fire Authority
08.2019 - 11.2023
Head Chef
Haggen Bellingham
08.2017 - 11.2021
Chef Instructor
Blue Ribbon Cooking School Seattle
06.2016 - 09.2017
Catering Chef
Too Tasty Catering Seattle
01.2016 - 06.2017
Chef
PCC-West Seattle Seattle
06.2015 - 02.2016
Head Chef/Restaurant Manager
Coastline West Seattle
07.2014 - 06.2015
- WA State EMT
- CPR and Stop The Bleed Instructor
- Right Response Advanced Crisis Deescalation
- Food Handlers Card
AAS Pre Requisites -
Bellingham Technical College
BTEC National Diploma - Music
Kidderminster College of Technology
HSD -
Chantry High School
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