Jason Resto
Orlando,FL
Summary
Goal-oriented Project Engineer with experience in the submittal process and onsite settings. Forward-thinking when reviewing project requirements to determine precise solutions. Composed professional when working under tight schedules and limited budgets to achieve innovative designs meeting and exceeding objectives. Sheet metal professional bringing valuable experience in fabrication, installation, and repair. Delivering high-quality work, meeting project deadlines, and maintaining safety protocols. Valued team player with strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results in dynamic environments. Sociable Server delivering friendly, prompt service to customers. Skillful in making personalized menu recommendations and managing closing duties. In-depth knowledge of POS system operations and food safety and sanitation regulations. Experienced with kitchen operations, food preparation, and maintaining high culinary standards. Utilizes leadership skills to manage kitchen staff and ensure consistency in service. Track record of handling high-pressure situations while maintaining positive and productive kitchen environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server /Lead Line Cook
Friendlys Ice Cream
05.2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
- Displayed enthusiasm and knowledge about restaurant’s menu and products.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and immediately remedied issues with orders.
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring timely meal preparation and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance customer satisfaction through efficient service.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Cultivated a positive working atmosphere among kitchen staff, fostering camaraderie and a strong sense of teamwork.
- Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
- Developed strong teamwork skills by collaborating with other line cooks to maintain a smooth workflow during busy shifts.
Project Engineer/Sheet Metal Worker/Sheet Metal Fabricator
Architectural Sheet Metal
08.2020 - 01.2025
- Interacted with clients to interpret needs and requirements.
- Coordinated project plans to execute major upgrades and successfully guided technical teams in achieving project goals.
- Modified and approved technical documentation according to customer specifications.
- Maintained detailed knowledge of internal specifications and design standards as well as applicable regulatory requirements.
- Developed project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Operated CNC machines for cutting, bending, and shaping metal parts efficiently.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to maintain high standards of workmanship.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Enhanced workplace safety through proper use of tools and equipment during fabrication tasks.
- Reduced material waste with precise measurements and optimal layout planning for sheet metal cutting.
- Demonstrated expertise in various techniques such as bending, rolling, forming, cutting, punching, drilling, riveting, soldering, and brazing of sheet metal materials.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Charter Academy High School
Belle Isle, FL05.2020
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Submittal Management
- Problem-Solving
- Technical Drawings
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Hand tool proficiency
- Metal fabrication
- Mathematical calculations
- Sheet metal bending
- Cutting and shearing
- Precision measuring
- Rivet installation
- Fastening methods
- Seaming techniques
- Metal forming
- Shearing operations
- CNC machine operation
- Installation and maintenance
- Safety awareness
- Heavy lifting
- Press brake operation
- CAD software proficiency
- Roll forming
- Using forklifts
- Hors D’oeuvres Service
- Dining Customer Service
- Point of Sale (POS) System Operations
- Buffet Setup and Takedown
- Exceptional customer service
- Cash handling
- Guest engagement
- Memory retention
- Food safety knowledge
- Food assembly
- Quality control
- Food presentation
- Sanitation practices
- Safe food handling
- Staff coordination
Accomplishments
- Assisted completion with the Terminal C port at the Orlando International Airport as well as several other projects included on the Architectural Sheet Metal website. (asmfl.net)
- Led team to achieve a Eagle Scout city beautification project, earning recognition from BSA Central Florida Council earning Eagle rank reward. As well as assisting with several other Eagle Scout Projects.
- Traveled Across the United States. Traveling to 15 out of the 50 States highlights include Yellowstone, Glacier, Grand Teton, Craters of the Moon, and Dry Tortugas National Parks.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
ASL
Elementary
Timeline
Server /Lead Line Cook
Friendlys Ice Cream
05.2022 - Current
Project Engineer/Sheet Metal Worker/Sheet Metal Fabricator
Architectural Sheet Metal
08.2020 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Charter Academy High School
Activities and Honors
2021 Eagle Scout, active scout leader in Pine Castle based BSA Troop 36, Active in my community leading multiple community improving projects with BSA Troop 36 and BSA Troop 4036, International Thespian Society Alumni Troupe 8121