Nicholas Patton
Lewisville
Summary
Highly motivated and disciplined professional with a strong foundation in leadership, team coordination, and structured environments, developed through military service and formal education in Social Work. Now pursuing a leadership role as a Kitchen Manager within a high-standard healthcare facility. Brings proven skills in conflict resolution, problem-solving, and operations management, along with a deep commitment to serving others in a compassionate, organized, and safety-focused setting. Adept at fostering collaborative team environments, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and contributing to the overall well-being of patients and staff through efficient, high-quality food service operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook / Patient Service Associate
Methodist Southlake Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
- Proactively took steps to optimize kitchen operations by learning and assisting in every position and shift which improved team flexibility and minimized downtime during busy service periods.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Provided informal guidance to new supervisors and managers by sharing insights on longstanding procedures, staffing strategies, and workflow efficiencies that had proven successful in day-to-day operations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by effectively collaborating with medical staff and other departments.
Stand Captain
Dallas Promise Non-Profit Organization
06.2024 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate concession operations across multiple stands, ensuring efficient food service delivery and compliance with health and safety regulations in high-volume environments.
- Conduct detailed inventory counts before and after each event, reconciling physical stock with digital sales records to ensure accuracy and prevent loss.
- Communicate with upper management and venue staff to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and maintain operational excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Lead diverse volunteer and staff teams, adapting quickly to real-time needs to ensure optimal coverage, smooth workflow, and exceptional customer service under pressure.
Graduate School Internship
Communities in Schools North Texas
12.2023 - 07.2024
- Maintained a caseload of students, who were at the risk of dropping out, with whom I conducted weekly meetings that involved going over grades, working on any late or upcoming assignments, and discussing any recent highs or lows of life the students may have faced.
- Input clerical data for any and all interactions with students into the database in order to track students' success compared to their use of the services provided by the program.
- Counseled and guided students towards building the necessary life skills needed to persevere through their many different obstacles that may prevent them from graduating.
Corporal / Electro-Optical Ordnance Technician
Marine Corps
08.2018 - 08.2024
- Responsible for the supervision of a team of Enlisted Optical Technicians, men & women tasked with the maintenance and repair of electronic and optical weapons systems for immediate use & deployment.
- Used multimeter, electrical toolkits, and automated test systems to troubleshoot and diagnose root causes of electrical, instrumentation, and controls issues in-house.
- Gained experience working collaboratively as part of a team to achieve mission objectives, fostering a cooperative and supportive environment.
- Managed accurate inventory control through meticulous record-keeping, preventing discrepancies that could impact mission success or create security risks.
Shift Leader
Taco Cabana
08.2016 - 03.2021
- Responsible for cash management, organization, cleanliness, and general problem solving, while overseeing operations during the manager’s absence.
- Assisted General Manager in conducting weekly inventory on product levels to input and report on sales reports.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Worked hard to foster and maintain a positive and efficient work environment.
Education
MBA - Criminal Justice Management
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX12.2022
Basic Electro-Optical Ordnance Repair Training - undefined
Marine Corps Ordnance School
Fort Lee, VA06.2019
Skills
- Leadership experience with the ability to positively motivate
- Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to express empathy and care
- ServSafe Certified
- High volume food preparation and service
- Culinary sanitation & Safety protocols
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experienced in Data Analysis and strategic planning
- Critical Thinking with risk evaluation and outcome analysis
- Flexibility with creative planning
- Delegation and time management
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis Intervention and Resolution
Timeline
Stand Captain
Dallas Promise Non-Profit Organization
06.2024 - Current
Graduate School Internship
Communities in Schools North Texas
12.2023 - 07.2024
Cook / Patient Service Associate
Methodist Southlake Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Corporal / Electro-Optical Ordnance Technician
Marine Corps
08.2018 - 08.2024
Shift Leader
Taco Cabana
08.2016 - 03.2021
Basic Electro-Optical Ordnance Repair Training - undefined
Marine Corps Ordnance School
MBA - Criminal Justice Management
Lamar University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
University of Texas At San Antonio
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