SHAWN P. GALLAGHER
Hyde Park
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable individual with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and a wide range of experience and skills, including anthropological expertise, collaboration, and management. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
HEAD CHEF AND KITCHEN MANAGER
THE DUTCH CROWN
POUGHKEEPSIE
01.2022 - Current
- Directed kitchen operations and managed culinary staff.
- Developed seasonal menus focusing on local ingredients and innovative flavors.
- Oversaw and optimized inventory efficiently.
- Ensured food quality standards and consistency in presentation across all dishes.
North American Archaeological Field School
SUNY New Paltz
New Paltz
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Excavated sites using hand tools and stratigraphic techniques for research purposes.
- Conducted field surveys to identify and document archaeological sites, contributing to site preservation efforts.
- Collected, analyzed, and documented artifacts from field excavations to determine historical contexts and significance.
- Analyzed soil samples collected during excavations for dating purposes.
- Prepared reports on findings from research projects.
- Assisted in public outreach programs to educate communities on archaeological findings, fostering greater community engagement and appreciation for heritage.
- Participated in conferences and workshops related to archaeology.
LANDSCAPE FOREMAN
LEHAN'S LAWN AND LANDSCAPING
HYDE PARK
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Supervised daily landscaping operations, ensuring project completion met quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on landscape maintenance techniques and safety protocols to enhance team skills.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance and repairs to optimize performance and safety compliance.
- Secured new projects and accounts by addressing customer needs and directing personnel.
DELI MANAGER
COUNTRY CORNERS DELI
POUGHKEEPSIE
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed daily deli operations, enhancing product quality and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Supervised staff training on food safety practices to maintain compliance and improve service quality.
- Coordinated inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels and reducing waste.
Education
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ANTHROPOLOGY
SUNY NEW PALTZ
NEW PALTZ, N.Y.01-2023
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE
SUNY DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.01-2020
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis
- Identifying patterns
- Synthesizing data
- Human behavior analysis
- Report compilation
- Public outreach
- Cross-cultural competence
- Working with diverse populations
- Qualitative interviewing
- Qualitative interviews
- Community outreach
- Detailed note-taking
- Operational optimization
- Site preservation
- Excavation techniques
- Field surveying
- Archaeological research
- Ethnographic skills
- Artifact handling
Timeline
North American Archaeological Field School
SUNY New Paltz
06.2022 - 08.2022
HEAD CHEF AND KITCHEN MANAGER
THE DUTCH CROWN
01.2022 - Current
LANDSCAPE FOREMAN
LEHAN'S LAWN AND LANDSCAPING
01.2017 - 01.2022
DELI MANAGER
COUNTRY CORNERS DELI
01.2015 - 01.2019
BACHELOR'S DEGREE - ANTHROPOLOGY
SUNY NEW PALTZ
ASSOCIATES DEGREE - LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE
SUNY DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE