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Kenneth Sohns

Tahlequah,OK

Summary

Hardworking and enthusiastic, trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Dependable Cook with expertise preparing foods in fast-paced settings. Team-minded professional knowledgeable in food safety, attractive presentation and stock management. Efficient multitasker with talents in recipe management and development. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Boomerangs Diner
04.2021 - 06.2023
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Wagoner County Sheriff's Office
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.
  • Mitigated potential risks during crisis situations by calmly gathering pertinent information from callers and relaying it accurately to responding units.
  • Assisted callers in emergency situations with appropriate information and support.
  • Followed established protocols for professional handling of emergency situations.
  • Handled challenging caller interactions professionally while remaining empathetic to individuals experiencing distress or panic during emergencies.
  • Applied interpersonal skills in neutralizing hostile and emotionally charged situations.
  • Promoted a professional work environment by adhering to strict confidentiality policies and maintaining sensitive information securely.
  • Provided critical assistance to callers experiencing medical emergencies by offering pre-arrival instructions until help arrived on scene.
  • Communicated pre-arrival instructions to emergency medical personnel, helping first responders deliver appropriate care and support to individuals.
  • Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
  • Contributed to improved overall call center performance by consistently meeting or exceeding key performance metrics in areas such as response time and accuracy rates.
  • Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
  • Recorded and tracked emergency requests utilizing computer-aided dispatch systems.
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed strong relationships with first responder teams through regular communication and mutual respect during emergency situations.
  • Assisted in the development of new training programs for incoming 911 Emergency Dispatchers to enhance performance levels.

Painter

Wood's Painting
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
  • Consistently met safety regulations while working on-site at both residential and commercial properties.
  • Increased client satisfaction by providing accurate color consultations and recommendations.
  • Accomplished seamless blending between old paintwork areas with new applications using careful color matching techniques.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
  • Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
  • Nurtured long-lasting relationships with clientele based on trustworthiness, reliability, and superior craftsmanship.
  • Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
  • Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.

Line Cook

Sam And Ella's
08.2017 - 11.2019
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.
  • Participated in creating daily specials that showcased creativity while utilizing available inventory effectively.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Maintained consistent portion control, ensuring uniformity in presentation and reducing food waste.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Verified proper portion sizes to consistently attain high food quality standards.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.

Education

No Degree - History Teacher Education

North Eastern University
Tahlequah

High School Diploma -

Tahlequah High School
Tahlequah, OK
05.2017

Skills

  • Equipment Maintenance

  • Kitchen Organization

  • Frying

  • Batch Cooking

  • Active listener

  • Restaurant Management

  • Problem-Solving

  • Team Coordination

  • Attention to Detail

  • Customer Service

Timeline

Line Cook

Boomerangs Diner
04.2021 - 06.2023

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Wagoner County Sheriff's Office
03.2020 - 06.2021

Painter

Wood's Painting
11.2019 - 03.2020

Line Cook

Sam And Ella's
08.2017 - 11.2019

No Degree - History Teacher Education

North Eastern University

High School Diploma -

Tahlequah High School
Kenneth Sohns