Lance Deaton
Laguna Vista,TX
Summary
High-performing Chef offering 30 years of restaurant experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams. Forward-thinking professional offering more than 30 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven leadership skills. Talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations. Experienced with New American, Cajun, Creole, Traditional Southern cuisine, sourcing ingredients, controlling budgets and boosting restaurant profiles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive Chef/Owner
LD Restaurants Incorporated
Bloomington, IN
01.2018 - Current
- Founder and owner of one of the Midwest's most popular Cajun-inspired restaurants
- Developed a Cajun/Creole inspired menu that features Midwest favorites with Cajun flavors
- Operated a viable, profitable, disciplined restaurant, known for innovative dishes, a friendly atmosphere and delicious food
- Received over 20 "Best of" awards and was featured on "Only in Indiana".
Enterprise Business Development
Smithville Fiber
Bloomington, In
09.2011 - 12.2017
- Developed business relationships with Enterprise clients: Hospitals, Universities, State Government, Local Municipalities, Manufacturers, Schools.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Collaborated with C suite clients to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends and customer needs.
- Developed, maintained and utilized diverse client base.
Education
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Culinary Institute of New Orleans
01.1992 - 01.1994
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10.1988 - 01.1994
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University of Houston
01.1988 - 01.1991
Skills
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Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Executive Chef/Owner
LD Restaurants Incorporated
01.2018 - Current
Enterprise Business Development
Smithville Fiber
09.2011 - 12.2017
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Culinary Institute of New Orleans
01.1992 - 01.1994
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10.1988 - 01.1994
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University of Houston
01.1988 - 01.1991
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