James Atkinson
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dynamic and ambitious professional committed to continuous learning and personal growth. Eager to expand knowledge and skills through hands-on experiences. Passionate about leveraging fresh perspectives to contribute effectively in a collaborative environment. Prepared to embrace new challenges and make a meaningful impact in the workplace.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Soup Slinger
The Soup Shop
Palm Bay, FL
04.2022 - 08.2025
- The company had three stores, and I worked at one where we were more of distributing than making soup. Would take orders with a smile, tend to soups with delicacy, make tasteful sandwiches, and prep whatever we needed for the day (bacon, chicken salad, egg salad, and salad add-ons)
Personal Time Off
01.2023 - 04.2023
- After health complications within my family, and other personal reasons, I moved back to Florida in 2023. I took time off to deal with the circumstance when it was at its most difficult time, and then continued my education at Eastern Florida State College in Spring 2024. With the complications clearing, I have found time, again, to balance school and work.
Pizza Maker
Totally 80's Pizza
Fort Collins, CO
09.2022 - 12.2022
- While working here I obtained skills in preparing dough, applying toppings to certain specialty pizzas, pouring alcoholic beverages, and servicing families while they ate.
Apprentice
Family Owned Business
Melbourne, FL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- I worked for a retired military contractor. I learned a trade, in carpentry. During my time there we provided base board installations and custom wood work to our customers. In which I’d pressure wash, assemble and install cabinets, and also install flooring. I was also found helpful to work in the shop we used/worked for by keeping up the shops look and storage. The contractor I was apprenticing eventually found a job within a company and I continued to go to school after.
Cook/Cashier
Joella's Hot Chicken
Viera, FL
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Over the summer of ‘22, I had two jobs(the other is listed above). Here, I would arrive an hour before open and help prep the kitchen for the day. I would take orders and payments at the window or counter.
Delivery Driver
Bella Luna Italian Restaurant
Melbourne, FL
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Washed dishes and delivered hot food to customers with a smile.
Host/Busser/Dishwasher
Texas Roadhouse
Viera, FL
07.2020 - 03.2021
- I am what they call a "Server's Assistant" but I've done everything but serve, cook, to-go specialist, and prepper. I bus tables, help the dishwasher, coordinate guests, take call ahead arrangements, seat guests, run food, and sweep the front of the restaurant after close. I have also been Texas Roadhouse's Mascot, Andy the Armadillo.
Cook/Prep
Zaxby's
Melbourne, FL
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Mainly kept up with the kitchen by making food, prepping the food for orders, and cleaning the store after close. It was a nice starting job.
Education
Undergraduate - Environmental Science
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05-2027
Associate's degree - Arts
Eastern Florida State College
Melbourne, FL05-2025
Some College - Forestry
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05-2023
Skills
- Sales transaction processing
- Woodworking
- Assembly
- Attention to detail
- Caregiving
- Experience with children
- Kitchen experience
- Food safety management
- Food service
- Knife skills
- Team communication
- Environmental awareness
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
French - Beginner
English
Timeline
Personal Time Off
01.2023 - 04.2023
Pizza Maker
Totally 80's Pizza
09.2022 - 12.2022
Apprentice
Family Owned Business
05.2022 - 08.2022
Cook/Cashier
Joella's Hot Chicken
05.2022 - 06.2022
Soup Slinger
The Soup Shop
04.2022 - 08.2025
Delivery Driver
Bella Luna Italian Restaurant
04.2021 - 08.2021
Host/Busser/Dishwasher
Texas Roadhouse
07.2020 - 03.2021
Cook/Prep
Zaxby's
12.2019 - 07.2020
Some College - Forestry
Colorado State University
Undergraduate - Environmental Science
University of Central Florida
Associate's degree - Arts
Eastern Florida State College