Margarette Derisma
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Dynamic catering and culinary professional with over 30 years of proven track record. Expert in menu development, with innovative culinary expertise and customer satisfaction. Seeking to leverage culinary skills in a food service role in the United States.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Catering Manager
Femme D'Aujourd'hui (Women of Today)
01.1990 - Current
- Successful owner of catering company specializing in business conferences, weddings, and anniversaries.
- Maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in high levels of customer satisfaction.
EventCaterer
World Vision International-Haiti
10.2012 - 07.2024
- Designed catering menus containing ethnic food options to meet needs of diverse customers.
- Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
Catering Chef
St. Francois D'Assise Church
01.1995 - 12.2012
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, and budget.
- Catered complete meals for large conferences and events.
Culinary Arts Instructor
Career and Technical School
08.1990 - 05.2007
- Developed and implemented creative lesson plans to build students' expertise in culinary arts.
- Designed hands-on lesson plans for up to 20 students every semester.
- Motivated students to achieve new levels of skill in diverse kitchen tasks.
- Observed and evaluated students' culinary skills to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Education
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Episcopal Career And Technical School
La Gonave, Haiti03-2014
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Career And Technical Center
La Gonave, Haiti01-2000
Cerificate - Culinary Arts
Economic And Culinary Arts Training Center
La Gonave, Haiti05-1987
High School Diploma -
Wesleyan High School
La Gonave, Haiti05-1984
Skills
- Menu Development & Culinary Expertise
- Client Relations & Customer Service
- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership & Training Expertise
Timeline
EventCaterer
World Vision International-Haiti
10.2012 - 07.2024
Catering Chef
St. Francois D'Assise Church
01.1995 - 12.2012
Culinary Arts Instructor
Career and Technical School
08.1990 - 05.2007
Owner/Catering Manager
Femme D'Aujourd'hui (Women of Today)
01.1990 - Current
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Episcopal Career And Technical School
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Career And Technical Center
Cerificate - Culinary Arts
Economic And Culinary Arts Training Center
High School Diploma -
Wesleyan High School
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