MATHEUS S. RAY
Margate
Summary
Having acquired a drafting assistant position at the age of 20 and a designer position at the age of 21, I've been privileged to have seven years of experience in both medium-sized and small-sized firms. I enjoy and thrive in a fast-paced environment where I can soak up any and all new information that furthers my knowledge. After 8 years of working in the engineering field, I decided that the office life was no longer for me. Being a people person and an extroverted individual, I decided to go back to the restaurant industry, working as a server. I had a brief stint here in Fort Lauderdale before spending some time in Brazil to help out in my father's restaurant/bar due to his decline in health. I'm a highly motivated and disciplined individual, looking to bring professionalism, with a smile, to your establishment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Floor Manager
Potiguar
Brasilia
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Managed daily restaurant operations and ensured smooth service flow.
- Trained and supervised staff on customer service best practices.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Conducted regular team meetings to discuss performance and expectations.
Server
Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
Fort Lauderdale
01.2024 - 05.2024
- ServSafe Alcohol program Certified.
- Provided exceptional dining service to enhance guest satisfaction and experience.
- Managed multiple tables, maintaining attention to detail and addressing customer needs.
- Coordinated with hosts, bussers, and kitchen staff to optimize service efficiency.
- Assisted in training new servers.
Civil / Mechanical Designer II
Eckler Engineering, Inc. / CHA Solutions
Coral Springs
02.2017 - 12.2023
- Led multiple municipal projects involving site development, grading, and wastewater management across various jurisdictions.
- Designed lift stations and vacuum sanitary sewer systems to enhance infrastructure reliability.
- Fostered teamwork and consistency to ensure any team member could assume project responsibilities at any moment.
- Leveraged CAD, Civil 3D, Archicad, and Microsoft Office for design precision.
Designer/Cad Technician
Carlson Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Memphis
11.2015 - 12.2016
- Designed civil site development plans for commercial plazas, including CVS and Walmart.
- Collaborated in fast-paced, high-stress team environments to achieve project goals.
- Worked with the development team to ensure a smooth transition from concept to production-ready assets.
Assistant Manager
Dania Management Group (Dunkin)
Memphis
06.2011 - 11.2016
- I worked for DMG, a Dunkin' franchise company, throughout high school and the beginning of college.
- Assisted in establishing new Dunkin' store locations for the DMG franchise.
- Coordinated team member scheduling to enhance coverage and service efficiency.
- Trained staff on customer service standards and operational procedures.
Education
Associate of Arts - Civil Engineering
Palm Beach State College
Boca Raton, FL05-2019
High School Diploma -
Atlantic Technical Center
Coconut Creek, FL05-2014
CAD Design Certificate - Architecture / Engineering
Atlantic Technical Center
Coconut Creek05-2014
Skills
- ServSafe alcohol certification
- Customer service
- Staff training
- Complaint resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- CAD Design
- Civil 3D
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Restaurant Floor Manager
Potiguar
08.2024 - 08.2025
Server
Lasso Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse
01.2024 - 05.2024
Civil / Mechanical Designer II
Eckler Engineering, Inc. / CHA Solutions
02.2017 - 12.2023
Designer/Cad Technician
Carlson Consulting Engineers, Inc.
11.2015 - 12.2016
Assistant Manager
Dania Management Group (Dunkin)
06.2011 - 11.2016
Associate of Arts - Civil Engineering
Palm Beach State College
High School Diploma -
Atlantic Technical Center
CAD Design Certificate - Architecture / Engineering
Atlantic Technical Center