Kim Wilcox
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chef and Owner
It's All So Yummy Cafe
Knoxville, TN
10.2011 - 02.2024
- Adhered to sanitation policies and procedures to maintain a clean work environment.
- Created innovative concepts for food-related special events and promotions.
- Created weekly schedules for employees based on projected business volume.
- Kept up to date with current culinary trends, as well as health and safety regulations.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes to customer preferences.
- Inspected kitchen equipment for cleanliness and functionality prior to use.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
- Planned menus, ordered supplies and managed kitchen staff.
- Placed orders in a timely manner to ensure supplies were replenished before depletion occurred.
- Collaborated with clients to determine wedding and banquet menus as well as meal alternatives.
- Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
Adjunct Professor
Walter State Community College
Sevierville, TN
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Monitored student progress throughout the semester utilizing attendance records, grade reports, and other data sources.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
TV General Manager, Affiliate Relations, Sales
ABC, CBS, Warner Bros and the CW
Ottumwa, Iowa And Knoxville, TN , TN
04.1990 - 07.2010
- Collaborated with various departments to identify key areas for improvement, resulting in the implementation of effective action plans.
- Engaged in effective communication with team members to ensure operational efficiency.
- Created a positive work environment by developing team building activities that encouraged collaboration among departments.
- Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
- Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Tracked monthly sales to generate reports for business development planning.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA05-1983
Skills
- Staff Coordination
- Vendor Relations
- Meal Preparation
- Menu development
- Food presentation
- Recipe creation
- Budgeting and cost control
Affiliations
- Gardening
- Traveling
- Cooking
- Dog rescue
Accomplishments
- Author with Fox Chapel Publishing
- Notre Dame Leadership Seminar
- Continued sales growth at Its All So Yummy Cafe
- Features on Food Network, The Cooking Channel, The History Channel
- Features in various print publications
Certification
- Tennessee ABC Server Permit
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Walter State Community College
08.2022 - 12.2022
Chef and Owner
It's All So Yummy Cafe
10.2011 - 02.2024
TV General Manager, Affiliate Relations, Sales
ABC, CBS, Warner Bros and the CW
04.1990 - 07.2010
Associate of Arts - Business
Indian Hills Community College
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