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
El Segundo
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
Fort Sam Houston, TX
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
Fort Bragg, United States
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
Fort Bragg, United States
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, CA
08.2022
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.