Joseph Meeken
Woonsocket,RI
Summary
Skilled construction professional with solid background in Marine Construction as well as Residential and Commercial Construction. Step smoothly into different roles on daily basis to meet team and project needs. Talents include basic carpentry, roofing and materials management abilities.
Dynamic restaurant professional with 11 years in FOH and BOH functions. Diplomatic and engaging communicator with exceptional customer service and food handling expertise. Skilled at memorizing menu items and orders, upselling additional products and taking accurate drink and food orders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Carpenter
American Thatch
Stuart, FL
12.2018 - 09.2024
- Reduced material waste by carefully measuring and cutting materials according to specifications.
- Consulted with naval architects on project specifications to deliver results tailored specifically to clients'' needs and preferences.
- Conducted thorough inspections of completed work to ensure quality control and adherence to industry standards.
- Innovated solutions for unique client requests involving custom design elements or challenging space constraints.
Server
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Port St. Lucie, FL
01.2016 - 10.2022
- Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
- Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly.
Construction Worker
Hammerhead Marine Construction
Port St. Lucie , FL
09.2017 - 10.2018
- Contributed to successful renovation of Docks and Seawalls under tight timelines.
- Focused and team-oriented dock builder with great skills in carpentry and setting pilings. Experienced in marine construction. Considered dedicated, responsible and highly communicative.
Superintendent
Structural Building Components
Deerfield Beach, FL
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Managed safety of worksite and adherence to all OSHA regulations.
- Provided consultants with current information about best practices and safety requirements.
- Managed projects to complete on schedule by working with different specialized construction crews.
- Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency.
Server Trainer
P. F. Changs China Bistro
Dedham, MA
03.2007 - 11.2015
- Sought out and implemented methods to improve service and team performance, boosting business sustainability with continuous enhancements.
- Maintained operations in full compliance with alcohol service standards and legal requirements to prevent incidents of overserving or underage drinking.
- Controlled portion sizes and garnishing to maintain optimal cost controls.
- Instructed new staff on restaurant facts, food handling procedures and techniques for maximizing efficiency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
Porter and Chester Institute
Canton, MA2006
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Electronics and Computer Networking
ITT Technical Institute
Norwood, MA2005
Skills
- Worksite management
- Subcontractor coordination
- Blueprint reading
- Material take offs and estimates
- Carpentry expertise
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Knowledgeable of applicable local codes
- Serving expertise
- Team management
- Sales and marketing
- Event coordination
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Marine Carpenter
American Thatch
12.2018 - 09.2024
Construction Worker
Hammerhead Marine Construction
09.2017 - 10.2018
Superintendent
Structural Building Components
12.2016 - 11.2017
Server
Carrabba's Italian Grill
01.2016 - 10.2022
Server Trainer
P. F. Changs China Bistro
03.2007 - 11.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Automotive Mechanics
Porter and Chester Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Electronics and Computer Networking
ITT Technical Institute