Hi, I’m
John Mcconnell
Newcastle De,DE
Summary
Dynamic culinary professional with a strong background at The Birches Resort, excelling in food safety oversight and contamination prevention. Proven ability to deliver exceptional dish preparation while maintaining high sanitation standards. Adept at measuring ingredients and following recipes, ensuring quality and consistency in every meal.
Overview
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
The Birches Resort
Cook
Simoff Horse Transportation
Mechanic Helper
MCCONNELL CONSTRUCTION
Owner Operator
01.1999 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
- Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior Product or Service to customers.
- Fostered strong professional network and partnership building skills to connect with quality leads.
Sears
Project Coordinator
02.1989 - 12.1998
Job overview
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Maintained database and spreadsheets with accurate inventory and status.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Managed competing demands and professionally adapted to frequent change, delays and unexpected events.
- Created job files for each project and maintained current data in each file.
- Assisted with onboarding newly hired staff members and coached on task prioritization.
- Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Prepared meeting agendas and minutes for distribution and record keeping.
- Responded to requests for information on materials to inquiring parties.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
Education
Sun Valley HsAston Pa
High School Diploma from Academic
06.1975
Skills
- Ingredients measuring
- Sanitation
- Food safety oversight
- Recipe-based cooking
- Surface cleaning
- Cooking
- Dish preparation
- Contamination prevention
- Food handling
Timeline
Owner Operator
MCCONNELL CONSTRUCTION
01.1999 - 01.2019
Project Coordinator
Sears
02.1989 - 12.1998
Cook
The Birches Resort
Mechanic Helper
Simoff Horse Transportation
Sun Valley Hs
High School Diploma from Academic