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
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