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Natalie Katsikas

Chico,CA

Summary

Having worked in the food industry from 2016 to present, the restaurant world has taught ways to be a quick problems solver. Accidents and mistakes will happen and I am now better equipped to find ways to recover and or to work off of those mistakes. Kitchen work It is important to build respectful relationships with coworkers. When the kitchen begins to feel hectic its important to keep a positive attitude, continue to communicate and have patience.

Currently, in the last two years, I have started to take my own art seriously. This includes participating in different small market events to sell artwork along with selling it website. I promote my work on social media along with my art newsletter. Creating is something im passionate about and want to ensure my life is always filled with art and creativity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Sous Chef

James Company
08.2019 - Current
  • Acted as head chef when required to maintain continuity of service
  • Planned and directed high-volume food preparation in fast-paced environment.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Plated every dish attractively to meet high restaurant standards
  • Attention to small detail when preparing food and when it's time to clean up
  • Trained and mentored new staff members in kitchen safety, sanitation and cooking techniques.
  • Set up and broke down kitchen for service.
  • Kept track of food inventory
  • Good communication with back staff to make sure same time orders go out on time

Artist

Self Employed
07.2021 - Current
  • Two years as illustrator and relief block printer
  • Building own business
  • Created art website and continually updating
  • Self-promotion through social media and art newsletter
  • Constant research to better improve skills
  • Taking time to properly document work through photography and keeping art folder labeled and organized
  • Bookkeeping art sales
  • Experienced in filling out vendor applications and preparing to be apart of small market events
  • Learning to securely and safely pack and ship art
  • Creating own original ideas and inspiration.
  • Worked with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create piece we are both happy with
  • Constantly inspired by different materials and mediums. Always trying to expand and grow on ideas and skills.

Event Coordinator

Self-employeed
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Organized outdoor art exhibits
  • Collected and organized local artists to sell and show their work to public.
  • Promoted artist on social media
  • Worked with local news and radio to promote events
  • Experienced in hanging art in tasteful, presentable ways
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Designed events to be welcoming to all
  • Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.

Education

Associate of Arts - Art Studio

Butte College
Oroville, CA
05.2020

Skills

  • Good Communicator
  • Responsible, will show up on time and finish tasks with attention to detail and quality
  • Hardworking and honest
  • Willing to learn
  • I'm able to work in groups and find common ground
  • Goal oriented and Self motivated
  • Good Listener

Timeline

Artist

Self Employed
07.2021 - Current

Event Coordinator

Self-employeed
05.2020 - 08.2021

Sous Chef

James Company
08.2019 - Current

Associate of Arts - Art Studio

Butte College

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