Hi, I’m
Leah Renkema
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
A real team player with the ability to work quickly, under pressure. Attentive Soldier with 12 years supporting service members engaged in ground combat missions. Expertise in personnel management with talents in protection of personally identifiable information and organization. Clear and informative when communicating with other personnel and supervisors for successful missions.
Currently hold Interim TS-SCI security clearance.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Army National Guard
Soldier, Petroleum Supply Specialist, Team Leader
05.2017 - Current
Job overview
- E-5 Sergeant
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Gave individual evaluations based on fitness and combat readiness.
- Accomplish fueling missions for military movement throughout Kansas.
- Maintained exceptional appearance daily.
- Attended required training sessions and seminars.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Risk-assessed environments and implemented appropriate security measures.
Black Gold Grill
Cook
12.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Set up and prepare cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Prost
Cook
10.2021 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Assembled, stored and disposed of food using proper food handling, labeling and safety techniques.
- Mentored staff in expectations and parameters of kitchen goals and daily work.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
Jose Peppers
Server/Bartender
04.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales figures.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
United States Army
Soldier, Petroleum Supply Specialist
05.2017 - 05.2021
Job overview
- RANK: E-5 Sergeant
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: Top Secret/SCI
- Completed Basic Combat Training, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Phase 1, and Basic Leadership Course.
- Won Soldier of the Quarter on the Battalion level and went on to compete at Brigade level.
- Completed mobile and foot patrols in assigned area to identify and deter criminal activities.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Maintain positive control of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) for over 160 soldiers using Microsoft Office platforms.
- Accomplish fueling missions for military movement throughout Europe.
- Maintained exceptional appearance daily.
- Secured and protected military property, assets and personnel.
- Attended required training sessions and seminars.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
Brunch House
Server
03.2017 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Greeted guests as well as seat them strategically.
- Take food and drink orders with full knowledge of the menu.
- Completed daily and weekly cleaning tasks.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Expedited for kitchen, helping coworkers maintain smooth and efficient workflow to ensure best customer service.
- Supported needs of 8- person wait staff who attended to specific needs of countless customers daily for Brunch House restaurant with social relevancy and intentionality
United States Navy Reserves
Sailor, Aviation Electrician's Mate
01.2011 - 05.2017
Job overview
- RANK: E-3
- CLEARANCE: Secret
- Completed maintenance of lighting system components to support illumination for exterior and interior use.
- Highly recommend for Third Class Petty Officer.
- Received Blue Jacket of the Quarter.
- Successful accountability for over eighty Sailors for Operational Support Unit monthly to ensure 100% accountability.
- Gain qualifications for Duct Diver and Break Rider for E/A-18 Growlers after sixteen hours of training.
- Volunteer as an observer for multiple urinalysis's and assist Command Fitness Leader (CFL) with unit weigh-ins.
- Helps other units within NOSC Wichita for accountability to ensure completion of required tasks by end of drill weekends.
- Display of superlative knowledge and technical aptitude that makes a top-notch Sailor.
Five01 City Grill
Bartender
09.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Delegate various cleaning tasks to servers.
- Successfully maintain cash drawer using Toast and Micros POS Systems.
- Accept and manage both wine and liquor shipments and inventories.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Expedited for the kitchen, helping coworkers maintain smooth and efficient workflow to ensure best customer service.
Cabanas Sheraton Properties
Bartender
05.2016 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Make wide variety of mixed drinks while creating relationships with guests and vacationers.
- Create relaxing environment during relaxing beach days and during live music events.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Managed bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders for spirits, beer, wines and mixers.
Granite City Food and Brewery, Inc
Server/Bartender/Local Store Marketer
08.2014 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Multitasking taking orders, running food and drinks, and building guest relationships.
- Led marketing team to create local business events for new products resulting in numerous successful turnout with over one hundred guests attending.
- Monitored trends in social media, industry and competitive landscape to create new material.
- Memorized over fifty drink recipes and beer characteristics specific to company.
- Responsible for $400 cash drawer and over $600 worth of merchandise.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales figures.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Emerson Biggins Sports Bar and Grill
Server
08.2013 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
YMCA
Gymnastics Coach
12.2012 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Developed and implemented new drills and activities to increase student engagement and growth.
- Maintained fun-filled atmosphere with class participants while remaining professional and focused on achievement.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
- Supervised and coached up to 10 children ages 4 to 11 years old.
Rue21
Assistant Sales Manager
11.2009 - 11.2012
Job overview
- Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures by counting drawers and managing security.
- Assisted sales team with completing customer transactions and managing issues.
- Generated sales report to help upper management make effective decisions and sales plans.
- Conducted daily effective sales huddles with 4-person team to focus on behaviors that would convert to sales
Casa Ole Mexican Restaurant
Host
11.2009 - 11.2009
Job overview
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating.
- Maintain housekeeping responsibilities for the entrance of the restaurant.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
Education
Butler Community CollegeAndover, KS
Associate of Applied Science from Culinary Arts
05.2023
University Overview
- Dean's List Fall 2022
- Professional Development: Culinary Arts and Kitchen Management
- 3.41 GPA
Army Basic Leaders CourseGrafenwoehr, Germany
Certificate from Basic Organizational Leadership
11.2020
University Overview
- Honoree of Commandant's List
- 3.84 GPA
- Ranked in Top 20% of class
United States Army Quartermaster SchoolFort Lee, VA
Certificate from Petroleum Supply Specialist
08.2018
U.S. Army Ordnance Center And SchoolFort Lee, VA
Certificate from Explosive Ordnance/Bomb Disposal Phase 1
10.2017
Stratford UniversityVirginia Beach, VA
Associate of Applied Science from Hospitality Management
10.2016
Butler Community CollegeAndover, KS
Associate of Applied Science from Hotel Management
09.2013
Angelina CollegeLufkin, TX
Associate of Applied Science from General Studies
05.2012
Naval Air Technical Training CenterPensacola, FL
Certificate from Aviation Electrician's Mate Strand, Class A1
09.2011
Naval Air Technical Training CenterPensacola, FL
Certificate from Aviation Warfare Apprenticeship
07.2011
Skills
- Data Protection
- Training Initiative
- Event Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Small Arms Training
- Protocol Adherence
- Filing Documents
- Client Support
- Organization Skills
- Business Administration
- Records management
- 61 WPM typing speed
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop personnel records tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 3 staff members.
- Awarded Soldier of the Quarter at Battalion level.
- Awarded Blue Jacket of the Quarter.
Timeline
Cook
Black Gold Grill
12.2022 - 05.2023
Cook
Prost
10.2021 - 02.2023
Server/Bartender
Jose Peppers
04.2021 - 08.2022
Soldier, Petroleum Supply Specialist, Team Leader
Army National Guard
05.2017 - Current
Soldier, Petroleum Supply Specialist
United States Army
05.2017 - 05.2021
Server
Brunch House
03.2017 - 05.2017
Bartender
Five01 City Grill
09.2016 - 03.2017
Bartender
Cabanas Sheraton Properties
05.2016 - 09.2016
Server/Bartender/Local Store Marketer
Granite City Food and Brewery, Inc
08.2014 - 04.2016
Server
Emerson Biggins Sports Bar and Grill
08.2013 - 02.2014
Gymnastics Coach
YMCA
12.2012 - 02.2013
Sailor, Aviation Electrician's Mate
United States Navy Reserves
01.2011 - 05.2017
Assistant Sales Manager
Rue21
11.2009 - 11.2012
Host
Casa Ole Mexican Restaurant
11.2009 - 11.2009
Butler Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Culinary Arts
Army Basic Leaders Course
Certificate from Basic Organizational Leadership
United States Army Quartermaster School
Certificate from Petroleum Supply Specialist
U.S. Army Ordnance Center And School
Certificate from Explosive Ordnance/Bomb Disposal Phase 1
Stratford University
Associate of Applied Science from Hospitality Management
Butler Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Hotel Management
Angelina College
Associate of Applied Science from General Studies
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Certificate from Aviation Electrician's Mate Strand, Class A1
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Certificate from Aviation Warfare Apprenticeship
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