Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Smoker
Assessments
Personal Information
References
Work Preference
Timeline
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Katharine Gee Pridgen

Katharine Gee Pridgen

North Carrollton,MS

Summary

Outgoing and hardworking professional accustomed to working with residents to address needs, maintain properties and drive profit and occupancy success. Skilled business manager with proven skills in operational and team leadership. Bringing several years of related experience combined with results-focused and quality-driven approach.

Resourceful professional in property and real estate management, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in tenant relations, financial oversight, and property maintenance. Excel in negotiation, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operation and client satisfaction.

Motivated professional committed to delivering exceptional kitchen service and driving business success. Orders food and ingredients consistent with nutritional considerations and within budget restrictions. Develops and maintains vendor relations with multiple suppliers.

Highly skilled Catering Kitchen Prep Cook with relevant experience in diverse culinary settings. Strengths include keen ability to prepare a wide range of dishes as per catering orders, efficient kitchen organization skills, and adeptness at maintaining high sanitation standards. Significant impact made in previous roles through consistent delivery of well-prepared meals that ensured client satisfaction and repeat business. Proven knack for working effectively under pressure during busy periods while upholding exceptional food quality standards.

Efficient Catering Kitchen Prep Cook known for high productivity and ability to complete tasks swiftly. Specialize in food preparation, kitchen organization, and maintaining cleanliness standards. Excel in time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless kitchen operations and support for culinary teams.

Skilled restaurant cook with experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new recipes and techniques while maintaining high standards of food quality and hygiene. Strong team player, adept at working efficiently under pressure to ensure timely order delivery. Contributed to menu development and kitchen workflow optimization, enhancing overall dining experience for customers.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Property Manager & Maintenance Manager

Life Help-Region 6 - Community Mental Health Center
Greenwood, MS
07.2022 - Current
  • Office Manager of Maintenance Department & Hands on Construction Manager in occupied Mental Health Services - Group Homes, Apartments, Rehab & Recovery Centers.

Owner, Head Chef, Events Catering Specialist

Cedar Hill Catering
North Carrollton, MS
07.2007 - Current
  • Business Owner, Events Catering Specialist, Head Chef responsible for catering events, food preparation, and managing all aspects of the catering business.

Contract-Construction Worker/Laborer

Dynamic Maintenance & Construction
McCarley, MS
07.2019 - 06.2022
  • Contract labor for construction work, plumbing, painting, and remodeling houses and commercial businesses.

Owner, Cashier, Customer Service and Sales

Aunt Bee's Garden Center & Live Bait Shop
North Carrollton, MS
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Managed daily operations, customer service, and bookkeeping until the business closed.

Full Time OTR Company Truck Driver

Arnold Transportation
Greenwood, MS
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Over the road truck driver responsible for hauling various products while managing daily logs and customer interactions.

Full Time OTR Company Driver

John Fayard Moving & Warehousing
Gulfport, MS
05.2015 - 10.2015
  • Over the road company truck driver managing daily logs and delivering products in a timely manner.

Full Time OTR Company Truck Driver

Arnold Transportation
Greenwood, MS
06.2011 - 04.2015
  • Managed daily logs and delivered various agricultural products while meeting DOT requirements.

Lunch Chef, Dessert Chef, Salad Chef, Catering Chef, Food Prep

Giardina's Restaurant- The Alluvian Hotel
Greenwood, MS
01.2006 - 05.2011
  • Assisted in kitchen management and catering operations.

1/2 Bistro Owner, Operator, Chef

Old Cuevas Bistro & Bakery
Pass Christian, MS
02.2001 - 09.2005
  • Managed bistro operations, catering, and food preparation until the business was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.

Owner, Head Chef

Hofbräuhaus German Restaurant
Columbia, SC
07.1991 - 12.2000
  • Owned and operated a restaurant, managing all aspects of food preparation and catering.

Owner, Nursery Supervisor, Lawn & Landscape Consultant

Cedar Creek Nursery
Lexington, SC
01.1992 - 06.2000
  • Managed nursery operations and landscaping projects until the business closed.

Full Time Company OTR Truck Driver

JB Hunt Transport Services
Pensacola, FL
08.1989 - 06.1991
  • Over the road truck driver responsible for hauling home and hardware products.

Owner - Faux Finish Painting Artist & Mosaic Tile Installation

Cedar Hill Faux Finish Painting
North Carrollton, MS
08.1985 - 06.1989
  • Owned and operated a faux finish painting business, providing artistic and installation services.

Education

Certification in CPR in First Aid CPR AED, CHILD CPR AED, Infant CPR -

Life Help Mental Health Services
Greenwood, MS
09.2025

Certification in CPI nonviolent crisis intervention training -

Life Help Mental Health Services
Greenwood, MS
09.2025

Certificate in Cake Making, Baking & Decorating -

Alison Alfa Academy
Remote
07.2024

Certificate in Event Coordinator -

Alison Alfa Academy
Remote
07.2024

Certificate in Food Safety & Hygiene in the Catering Industry -

Alison Alfa Academy
Remote
06.2024

Certificate in Food Safety & Food Handler -

North American Learning Institute
Orlando, FL
06.2024

Certificate in Event Planner -

Alison Alfa Academy
Remote
07.2023

Certificate in Floral Design -

Alison Alfa Academy
Remote
07.2023

Certificate in Kids Event Planner -

Alison Alfa Academy
Remote
07.2023

Certification in REAC (Real Estate Association Course for HUD Housing) -

Life Help Mental Health Services
Greenwood, MS
08.2022

Certification of Road Test in Re-Certification Driving Test - 20 Miles, Quadam Satellite Log Book -

John Fayard Trucking & Warehousing
Gulfport, MS
05.2015

Certification in ServSafe Food Safety & Nutrition in Food Safety & Nutrition -

MS State University Extension Services
Jackson, MS
07.2009

Certification in ServSafe Food Safety & Nutrition in Food Safety & Nutrition -

MS State University Extension Services
Jackson, MS
07.2007

Certification in ServSafe Food Safety & Nutrition -

MS State University Extension Services
Hattiesburg, MS
07.2005

Certification in ServSafe Food Safety & Nutrition -

MS State University Extension Services
Hattiesburg, MS
09.2003

Certification in Catering as a business, Mosaic Tile Installation -

Midlands Tec College
Columbia, SC
12.1996

High school diploma in General Education -

Miss. Education Center
Gulfport, MS
12.1984

Skills

  • Office Manager
  • Chef
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Billing
  • Clerical
  • Microsoft Word
  • Organizational Skills
  • Receptionist
  • Scheduling
  • Microsoft Office
  • Time Management
  • Data Entry
  • Employment Training
  • Inventory
  • Customer Services
  • Restaurant Management
  • Administrative Experience
  • Food Prep
  • Food Service
  • Kitchen Staff
  • Kitchen Management Experience
  • Culinary experience
  • Cash handling
  • Restaurant experience
  • Food handling
  • Food industry
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Staff Management
  • Customer service-focused
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Administrative Support
  • Skilled multi-tasker
  • Guest services
  • Supervising Experience
  • Retail
  • Computer Operation
  • Food preparation
  • Sanitation
  • Hotel experience
  • Accounts payable
  • Food safety
  • Guest relations
  • Property management
  • Payroll
  • Computer skills
  • Maintenance management
  • Store management
  • Office management
  • Floral Design
  • Events management
  • Serving
  • Customer service
  • Team management
  • Training & development
  • Clerical experience
  • Interviewing
  • Supervising experience
  • Restaurant management
  • Kitchen management
  • Banking
  • POS
  • Organizational skills
  • Administrative experience
  • Banquet experience
  • Human resources
  • Hospitality
  • Catering
  • Event Planning
  • Crisis Intervention

Certification

  • DOT HEALTH CARD, 05/08/25
  • CDL Class A Drivers License, 12/08/24
  • Certificate in Food Safety & Hygiene in the Catering Industry, 06/30/27
  • Certificate in Food Safety & Food Handler, 06/30/27
  • Certificate in Event Planner, Present
  • Certificate in Kids Event Planner, Present
  • Certificate in Floral Design, Present
  • Certificate in Cake Making, Baking, Decorating, Present

Smoker

False

Assessments

  • Cooking skills: Basic food preparation, Proficient, 06/01/24
  • Attention to detail, Proficient, 06/01/24
  • Food safety, Proficient, 07/01/24
  • Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 06/01/24
  • Food service: Customer situations, Proficient, 07/01/24
  • Filing & organization, Completed, 07/01/24
  • Managing accounts in QuickBooks, Proficient, 06/01/24
  • Bookkeeping, Completed, 06/01/24
  • Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 03/01/24
  • Basic maintenance and repair, Proficient, 03/01/24

Personal Information

  • Age: 58
  • Willing To Relocate: True
  • Authorized To Work: True
  • Gender: Female
  • Marital Status: Single

References

  • Virginia Haley, Supervisor, Life Help Region 6 - Community Mental Health Center, 2504 Browning Rd., Greenwood, MS, 38930, 662-453-6211
  • Harold McClain, Supervisor, Dynamic Maintenance & Construction, 1664-CR 174, McCarley, MS, 38943, 662-230-3109
  • Daryl Bush, Friend of Family 40 years, Bush Land Clearing, Teco Road, Greenwood, MS, 38930, 662-299-8060
  • James Rickles, Friend of Family 11 years, Village Car Care Center, 805 11 St., Greenwood, MS, 662-514-1483

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-Site

Timeline

Property Manager & Maintenance Manager

Life Help-Region 6 - Community Mental Health Center
07.2022 - Current

Contract-Construction Worker/Laborer

Dynamic Maintenance & Construction
07.2019 - 06.2022

Owner, Cashier, Customer Service and Sales

Aunt Bee's Garden Center & Live Bait Shop
03.2017 - 06.2019

Full Time OTR Company Truck Driver

Arnold Transportation
08.2016 - 01.2017

Full Time OTR Company Driver

John Fayard Moving & Warehousing
05.2015 - 10.2015

Full Time OTR Company Truck Driver

Arnold Transportation
06.2011 - 04.2015

Owner, Head Chef, Events Catering Specialist

Cedar Hill Catering
07.2007 - Current

Lunch Chef, Dessert Chef, Salad Chef, Catering Chef, Food Prep

Giardina's Restaurant- The Alluvian Hotel
01.2006 - 05.2011

1/2 Bistro Owner, Operator, Chef

Old Cuevas Bistro & Bakery
02.2001 - 09.2005

Owner, Nursery Supervisor, Lawn & Landscape Consultant

Cedar Creek Nursery
01.1992 - 06.2000

Owner, Head Chef

Hofbräuhaus German Restaurant
07.1991 - 12.2000

Full Time Company OTR Truck Driver

JB Hunt Transport Services
08.1989 - 06.1991

Owner - Faux Finish Painting Artist & Mosaic Tile Installation

Cedar Hill Faux Finish Painting
08.1985 - 06.1989
  • DOT HEALTH CARD, 05/08/25
  • CDL Class A Drivers License, 12/08/24
  • Certificate in Food Safety & Hygiene in the Catering Industry, 06/30/27
  • Certificate in Food Safety & Food Handler, 06/30/27
  • Certificate in Event Planner, Present
  • Certificate in Kids Event Planner, Present
  • Certificate in Floral Design, Present
  • Certificate in Cake Making, Baking, Decorating, Present

Certification in CPR in First Aid CPR AED, CHILD CPR AED, Infant CPR -

Life Help Mental Health Services

Certification in CPI nonviolent crisis intervention training -

Life Help Mental Health Services

Certificate in Cake Making, Baking & Decorating -

Alison Alfa Academy

Certificate in Event Coordinator -

Alison Alfa Academy

Certificate in Food Safety & Hygiene in the Catering Industry -

Alison Alfa Academy

Certificate in Food Safety & Food Handler -

North American Learning Institute

Certificate in Event Planner -

Alison Alfa Academy

Certificate in Floral Design -

Alison Alfa Academy

Certificate in Kids Event Planner -

Alison Alfa Academy

Certification in REAC (Real Estate Association Course for HUD Housing) -

Life Help Mental Health Services

Certification of Road Test in Re-Certification Driving Test - 20 Miles, Quadam Satellite Log Book -

John Fayard Trucking & Warehousing

Certification in ServSafe Food Safety & Nutrition in Food Safety & Nutrition -

MS State University Extension Services

Certification in ServSafe Food Safety & Nutrition in Food Safety & Nutrition -

MS State University Extension Services

Certification in ServSafe Food Safety & Nutrition -

MS State University Extension Services

Certification in ServSafe Food Safety & Nutrition -

MS State University Extension Services

Certification in Catering as a business, Mosaic Tile Installation -

Midlands Tec College

High school diploma in General Education -

Miss. Education Center
Katharine Gee Pridgen