Juan Carlos Llanes-Diaz
Adelanto,US
Summary
Forward thinking professional with 22 years of personnel management experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, committed to seeking feedback from customers and staff to improve kitchen workflows. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chef
Fogo De Chao/ Institute Of Culinary Education
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Reduced food waste with strategic menu planning and inventory control techniques.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization in kitchen, passing four health inspections with excellent ratings.
- Trained and mentored 10 staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
- Modified recipes to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality culinary creations.
Sr. PSYOP Sergeant
US Army
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Meticulously accounted and managed a $1.5 million dollar budget and $500k worth of equipment.
- Responsible for developing training, budgeting and resourcing for 20 personnel in the Fires and Effects Directorate [Executive Department]
- Coordinated and synchronized strategic efforts and actions with SOUTHCOM, trained more than 200 US partners in Military Information Support Operations
- Continuously thrived in high stress environments for high level command
Operational Detachment Sergeant
US Army
09.2015 - 08.2019
- Supported and managed 32 deployed personnel in South America; oversaw $1 million USD in mission and life support contracts as administrator
- Optimized team effectiveness by cultivating a culture of teamwork and collaboration among detachment members.
- Managed media campaigns in support of the DOD Rewards for information program in Peru valued in excess of $2 million USD, leading to the capture of one high valued individual and payout to informant.
- Directed security measures for detachment facilities, safeguarding sensitive information and valuable assets from unauthorized access or compromise.
Instructor-Writer
US ARMY
06.2012 - 07.2015
- Became a force multiplier while serving as instructor writer for the U.S
- Army John F
- Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS) PSYOP qualification course
- Trained more than 1000 officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Initial Entry Soldiers on PSYOP doctrine
- Developed and refined 10 scenarios and 80 hours of the Unconventional Warfare Culmination Exercise redesign.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Institute of Culinary Education
Pasadena, CA08.2022
Skills
- Accomplished leader, mentor and team member
- Effective Bilingual communicator Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese
- Adept in MS Office Suite
- Top Secret clearance/ highly trustworthy
- Food safety and sanitation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Verbal and written communication
- Food plating and presentation
- Allergen awareness
- Sanitation Guidelines
- Workflow Optimization
- Staff Coordination
Accomplishments
- Became a force multiplier while serving as instructor writer for the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (SWCS) PSYOP qualification course. Trained more than 1000 officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Initial Entry Soldiers on PSYOP doctrine.
- Successfully completed 3 combat and 7 strategic deployments in the SOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility totaling 60 months.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
Timeline
Chef
Fogo De Chao/ Institute Of Culinary Education
11.2021 - 10.2022
Sr. PSYOP Sergeant
US Army
09.2019 - 10.2021
Operational Detachment Sergeant
US Army
09.2015 - 08.2019
Instructor-Writer
US ARMY
06.2012 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Institute of Culinary Education
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