Matthew Knuth
Flint,MI
Summary
Organized project manager committed to achieving operational objectives of each project by contributing to strategic plans and reviews. Hands-on experience planning, analyzing and implementing assigned projects and establishing schedules and project parameters. Solves critical issues in time-sensitive environments. Attentive to detail with experience in project management, program development, contract management and administration.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive Chef
Crescent Hotels & Resorts
Flint, MI
09.2020 - Current
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Generated employee schedules and work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
- Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation, and safety processes.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
Food and Beverage Manager
Flint Institute Of Arts
Flint, MI
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Coordinated employee schedules, payroll and new hire training.
- Reduced food, liquor and supply costs 27% by implementing standards and inventory control.
- Verified staff compliance with accepted food and drink safety regulations, suggesting remedial training where necessary.
- Audited food and beverage inventory and cost control systems and processes to keep tabs on usage and prevent shrink.
- Developed waste-control policies to maintain profitable operations.
Chef
Peloton Catering
Healdsburg, CA
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Coordinated with team members to prepare orders on time.
- Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
- Developed new recipes and flavor combinations to enhance customer dining experience.
- Disciplined and dedicated to meeting high-quality standards.
- Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
- Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
Account Manager
Sonic Telecommunications
Rhonert Park, CA
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Oversaw new business development to generate sales leads, negotiate client pricing and forecast revenue.
- Evaluated client needs and developed tailored solutions to increase positive customer ratings.
- Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand.
General Manager
Cozy Car
San Fernando, CA
04.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
Chief Business Development Officer
Inversion International, LLC
Nassau, Bahamas
02.2002 - 11.2006
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Implemented innovative business development strategies to increase customer base and expand market share.
- Contributed to industry events and trade shows to showcase products and gather industry intelligence.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Regional Account Director
United Business Media, UBM
San Francisco, CA
10.1997 - 01.2002
- Strengthened market penetration and position by developing and implementing creative promotional strategies.
- Motivated team of account executives to achieve and surpass competitive sales targets.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Media Director - Broadcast Negotiator
Woolward & Partners Advertising - DMB&B
San Francisco, CA - New York, NY
05.1994 - 10.1997
- Developed campaigns, led design and tracked results.
- Collaborated with media representatives to optimize coverage of special events.
- Upheld client satisfaction by designing accurate and detailed timelines for services and alerting clients of changes.
- Negotiated and purchased advertising space across broadcast media on behalf of several large clients.
- Maximized ROI of advertising campaigns through continual analysis of performance, response-rates and results.
- Determined value of program reach across multiple target audiences, programs and day parts and delivered this information in reports to clients.
Broadcast Negotiator
DMB&B
New York, NY
05.1994 - 10.1995
- Negotiated and purchased advertising space across broadcast media on behalf of several large clients.
- Maximized ROI of advertising campaigns through continual analysis of performance, response-rates and results.
- Determined value of program reach across multiple target audiences, programs and day parts and delivered this information in reports to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA 01.1987 - 05.1994
Associate of Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ 12.2006 - 06.2008
Skills
Budgeting
Review of contracts
Order management
Research
Production Scheduling
Technology optimization
Strategic planning
Creative mindset
Database Management
Relationship building and management
Deliverables coordination
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Executive Chef
Crescent Hotels & Resorts
09.2020 - Current
Food and Beverage Manager
Flint Institute Of Arts
10.2018 - 06.2020
Chef
Peloton Catering
06.2015 - 06.2018
Account Manager
Sonic Telecommunications
06.2015 - 09.2017
General Manager
Cozy Car
04.2008 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Restaurant And Culinary Management
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts - Scottsdale
12.2006 - 06.2008
Chief Business Development Officer
Inversion International, LLC
02.2002 - 11.2006
Regional Account Director
United Business Media, UBM
10.1997 - 01.2002
Media Director - Broadcast Negotiator
Woolward & Partners Advertising - DMB&B
05.1994 - 10.1997
Broadcast Negotiator
DMB&B
05.1994 - 10.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
San Diego State University
01.1987 - 05.1994