Kristen Franklin
West Yarmouth,MA
Summary
A passionate dynamic professional seeking a career change. Highlights a strong blend of creative and interpersonal talents. Excels at collaboration, leadership and innovation. Demonstrates expertise in consistently delivering high-quality results. Approaches challenges with curiosity and confidence. Enthusiastic, persuasive and driven for success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dog Trainer Apprentice
Self Employed
08.2023 - Current
- Utilize positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train dogs. Exploring dog psychology to help connect the dots between dog & human.
- With an on-the-go training concept, dogs are picked up and trained through field trips and adventure.
Sous Chef
Newport Healthcare
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Led daily kitchen operations, open to close ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
- Collaborated with the chef to develop seasonal menu offerings focused around the clients requests while within a healthcare setting.
City Letter Carrier
USPS
11.2019 - 08.2023
- Delivered & Picked up mail on a variety of mail routes throughout the town while maintaining security & integrity standards.
- Trained new employees on different mail routes throughout different towns and offices.
Sous Chef
Uncruise Adventures
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked closely alongside the head chef to create a wide variety of delicious dishes for passengers aboard a cruise vessel.
- Oversaw the galley staff and maintained safety standards while producing food for all crew and guests often accommodating specialty diets such as vegan and gluten free foods.
Chef
Blount Small Ship Adventures
09.2008 - 08.2018
- Led culinary team in creating a variety of menus tailored to passengers preferences aboard a M/V.
- Streamlined kitchen operations while fostering a positive working environment.
- Maintained high standards of kitchen cleanliness, consistently passing inspections with exemplary ratings.
Assistant Culinary Arts Instructor
Huot Tech School
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted in teaching high school students the valuable life lesson cooking has to offer in both a culinary kitchen as well as the classroom.
- Taught a curriculum based on food cost, safety and sanitation and culinary production with emphasis on confidence boosting and self respect.
Education
Associates - Culinary Arts & Foodservice Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI05.2012
Skills
- Exceptional Customer Service Skills
- Staff training and development
- Kitchen Management
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork and leadership
- Resilience and accountability
- Comfortable making difficult decisons
Certification
Food Safety Manager Certification
Timeline
Sous Chef
Newport Healthcare
11.2024 - 11.2025
Dog Trainer Apprentice
Self Employed
08.2023 - Current
City Letter Carrier
USPS
11.2019 - 08.2023
Sous Chef
Uncruise Adventures
04.2019 - 11.2019
Assistant Culinary Arts Instructor
Huot Tech School
08.2015 - 06.2017
Chef
Blount Small Ship Adventures
09.2008 - 08.2018
Associates - Culinary Arts & Foodservice Management
Johnson & Wales University