Nakisha Hofkamp
Ionia,MI
Summary
Prior Military law enforcement/nuclear security. Provided security for many priority personnel and property. Trained many people under me. Taught many children with handicaps swimming and life guarded. Was EMT certified in two different states. Owned and operated my own restaurant with much success. Certified in dog grooming. Have cooked for large amounts of people in restaurants, nursing home, and high school.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
Owner/Operator Restaurant
Self Employed
07.2008 - 07.2017
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
Security Forces
USAF
11.1997 - 06.2002
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment, and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Intervened in potentially violent situations to maintain personnel safety.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
- Delivered training sessions to educate personnel on security policies and procedures.
- Observed CCTV cameras to detect potential threats and respond accordingly.
- Identified and reported suspicious activity to prevent security incidents.
- Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building.
Education
EMT - EMT
Western Piedmont Community College
2017
Skills
Leadership, management, problem solving, financial record keeping, time management, deescalation techniques, self defense, risk management, Emergency Medical Technician certifications (prior), grooming, cooking, teaching, restaurant management
Interests
I enjoy helping others, being outdoors, hiking, fishing, and working with children and animals. I love to cook I enjoy volunteer work and being able to make a difference in people’s lives.
Timeline
Owner/Operator Restaurant
Self Employed
07.2008 - 07.2017
Security Forces
USAF
11.1997 - 06.2002
Cook
Chartwells Schools Dining Services
EMT - EMT
Western Piedmont Community College
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