JOURDAN ROOD
Orem,UT
Summary
Dynamic event professional with extensive expertise in planning, organizing, and coordinating marketing-centric events. Accomplished in logistics management, vendor interaction, and utilizing platforms such as Facebook for promotional activities while ensuring seamless operational efficiency and maximizing customer engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sous Chef
BYU Aspen Grove
08.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of student workers, overseeing daily operations to ensure efficient service and organized snack breaks for over 200 campers. Collaborated with fellow managers on various projects, enhancing teamwork and initiative; participated in weekly strategic meetings to improve overall camp experience. Placed and managed orders for group meals and events, applying critical thinking to solve problems and optimize resource allocation, leading to a 15% reduction in food waste.
Cook
Firethorn Country Club
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment. Stored and rotated food products properly, maintaining freshness. Monitored food items, maintaining minimum guidelines for temperature, taste, and quality. Assembled and delivered food and supplies for catered functions to scheduled locations.
- Developed and implemented new menu items, enhancing dining experience for members and guests.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to coordinate timely service during busy events.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders to ensure availability of fresh ingredients.
- Managed events with over 200 guests
Barista Supervisor
Course Grounds
10.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitored stock levels throughout the day and placed orders as necessary for smooth functioning of business operations. Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations in accordance with local laws. Resolved conflicts between customers or staff members in a professional manner. Organized caterings and communicated with staff about said caterings.
- Worked solo and served over 100 students and staff a day
Assistant Manager
Granny Weaves
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Helped oversee the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory. Maintained hands-on knowledge of job roles and regularly stepped in to perform business duties. Planned caterings. Communicated caterings for restaurant and food truck.
- Served over 100 customers daily on the food truck
Catering Organizer
ChefauChef
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Successfully coordinated and managed over 20 catered events, implementing strategic event planning and logistics coordination to ensure flawless execution that met client expectations. Actively engaged in vendor management to secure necessary supplies and elements such as tables, chairs, and linens. Oversaw and executed precise event setup, consistently maintaining high standards in presentation and customer engagement. Efficiently handled social media monitoring for promoting events and liaised with staff to fulfill donation requests and other client-specific needs.
Education
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Culinary Arts
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE01.2023
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Christian
Lincoln, NE05-2020
Skills
- Event Planning and Organization
- Vendor and Resource Coordination
- Operational Efficiency Optimization
- Strategic Logistics Management
- Food Service Excellence
- Customer Engagement & Promotion
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
Timeline
Sous Chef
BYU Aspen Grove
08.2023 - Current
Cook
Firethorn Country Club
01.2023 - 05.2023
Barista Supervisor
Course Grounds
10.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Manager
Granny Weaves
05.2020 - 07.2020
Catering Organizer
ChefauChef
01.2020 - 06.2020
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Culinary Arts
Southeast Community College
High School Diploma -
Lincoln Christian