Richard Terrance
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Motivated and dependable professional with a proven track record of reliability and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates strong work ethic and ability to excel both independently and in team environments. Committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, with a quick learning ability to adapt to new challenges.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Work Program
Department of Rehabilitation & Correction
01.1989 - 08.2025
- Food Services, Chef, Waiter Line Server: Head of kitchen, station chef, ensuring high quality, consistent, timely dish preparation. Includes, Culinary Production, Station Management, Inventory & Order, Safety and Sanitization, Training and leadership in kitchen hierarchy, Menu Development.
- Maintenance/Janitorial: Performed routine maintenance, including minimal electrical work, plumbing, equipment repairs. Completed work orders efficiently while meeting safety and compliance needs. Collaborated with team leads to help prioritize work tasks and reduce downtime.
- Program Recreation Aide: Supported planning and implementation/supervision of organized activities, such as games, crafts, sports, job fairs, health fairs and social events.
- Sales/Stock Clerk: Organized and replenished inventory, ensured inventory products are properly labeled. Track inventory levels, daily inspections for damaged items and customer assistance.
- Learning Aide: Assistant with educational needs, interaction with peers, instructional support and organizational needs, setting up equipment as needed.
- Tailor: Measured, created, fits, including alternations of garments, such as suits, pants, to ensure a precise customized fit for clients. Alterations Tailor-Apprenticeship.
- Provided barbering services, including haircuts and styling, along with shoe shining and grooming services to enhance customer appearance.
Maintenance Technician / CETA Program
City Of Cleveland
Cleveland, OH
03.1982 - 07.1986
- Maintained and repaired public infrastructure, facilities, and equipment to ensure safety and functionality.
- Highland View Cemetery / Harvard Grove Cemetery- Cemetery Landscaping -Operating mowers and trimers, sodding and seeding new graves, pruning trees, and cleaning debris.
Education
Culinary Arts Certificate - EDWINS Culinary Inst.
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Cleveland, Ohio08-2013
GED -
State of Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
Columbus, OH04-2003
Course Work in Interior Design
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH09-1985
Skills
- Time Management
- Customer Service
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Menu development and culinary production
- Safety compliance
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal communication
- Decision-making
References
- Justin Scott - Unit Manager, GCI
440-535-1388
- Nancy Youngeberg - Case Manager, GCI
440-535-1132
- Stephanie Smarr - Medical Records, GCI
440-535-1051
Timeline
Work Program
Department of Rehabilitation & Correction
01.1989 - 08.2025
Maintenance Technician / CETA Program
City Of Cleveland
03.1982 - 07.1986
Culinary Arts Certificate - EDWINS Culinary Inst.
EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
GED -
State of Ohio Department of Education & Workforce
Course Work in Interior Design
Cuyahoga Community College