Mikel Cary
Klamath Falls,OR
Summary
Event operations professional with experience in logistics, crowd control, security coordination, ticketing systems, and technical troubleshooting. Known for staying calm under pressure and keeping events running smoothly.
Food prep and dishwasher in various restaurant settings. Adept at food and workplace safety. Wildland firefighter specializing in fire suppression, hose lay, digging lines and cleanup.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Specialist
TCB Management Event Pros Northwest
Newport, OR
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated parking arrangements, ticket sales, event logistics, and security to ensure smooth operations.
- Resolved day-of event issues in collaboration with management and production teams to maintain event flow.
- Troubleshot technical issues during events, ensuring uninterrupted support for attendees and staff.
Dishwasher and prep cook
DeCabrera
Klamath Falls, Oregon
12.2025 - 06.2026
- Cleaned DeCabrera kitchen dishes, glassware, and utensils using commercial washers and sinks.
- Sanitized workstations, floors, and food-contact surfaces following DeCabrera's kitchen safety standards.
- Removed trash, grease, and food waste from prep and dish areas.
- Assisted cooks and servers with back-of-house cleanup during busy DeCabrera service hours.
- Followed sanitation procedures for pots, pans, and service tools throughout shift.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
- Assisted in preparing salads and desserts upon request from chefs or supervisors.
- Unloaded trucks to transfer food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas. to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
- Assisted chef with food measurements, preparation, and storage.
- Prepared vegetables, meats, and sauces for DeCabrera kitchen service.
Temporary General Labor
Express Employment
Klamath Falls, Oregon
05.2025 - 12.2025
- General labor for millwork and field work
Dishwasher and prep cook
Thai Orchid
Klamath Falls, Oregon
03.2015 - 04.2023
- Cleaned Thai Orchid kitchen dishes, glassware, and utensils using commercial washers and sinks.
- Sanitized workstations, floors, and food-contact surfaces following Thai Orchid kitchen safety standards.
- Sorted soiled dishware and organized clean items for fast kitchen restocking.
- Removed trash, grease, and food waste from prep and dish areas.
- Assisted cooks and servers with back-of-house cleanup during busy Thai Orchid service hours.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers, and freezers.
- Assisted in preparing meals and appetizers when requested by chefs or supervisors.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Managed dish area organization and cleanliness.
- Assisted chef with food measurements, preparation and storage when necessary.
Seasonal firefighter
GHR
Merrill, Oregon
05.2013 - 09.2022
- Conducted fire suppression operations in wildland setting
- Maintained station readiness through daily cleaning and safety checks
- Monitored hazardous conditions during incident scenes and rescue operations
- Documented incident reports and radio communications for GHR operations
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions.
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics.
- Trained continuously to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
- Cleaned, serviced, and maintained fire apparatus in a condition of readiness and performed general maintenance of fire department property.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools.
- Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls that require emergency medical care.
Skills
- Event logistics
- Ticketing systems
- Crowd control
- Security coordination
- Technical troubleshooting
- Vendor coordination
- Customer service experience
- Cash handling and cash register experience
- Coordinating and working efficiently with team members
- Maintaining workplace safety
- Food preparation and kitchen safety operations
- Fire suppression skills and safety
Certification
- Food Handlers Card
- OLCC License
Timeline
Dishwasher and prep cook
DeCabrera
12.2025 - 06.2026
Event Specialist
TCB Management Event Pros Northwest
07.2025 - Current
Temporary General Labor
Express Employment
05.2025 - 12.2025
Dishwasher and prep cook
Thai Orchid
03.2015 - 04.2023
Seasonal firefighter
GHR
05.2013 - 09.2022