Shontae Winston
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Reliable & Capable House Manager and Apartment manager candidate ready to take on challenges using problem-solving and task prioritization skills along with commercial retail store management experience to help team succeed.
Excited about opportunity to take next career step with Fred Leeds Properties.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook/Chef
Wolfgang Puck / Instawork
Culver City, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Cross-trained to fill in for absent team members and cover kitchen needs.
- Follow established cooking techniques to prepare standard menu options.
- Readied ingredients in advance to expedite on-demand orders and recipes.
- Collaborated with restaurant staff to meet food service demands during peak periods.
Prep Cook / Chef
Instawork / Self Employed
Los Angeles, CA
04.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow cooks to maintain clean working environment during busy shifts.
- Worked up from entry-level kitchen role, cross-training in multiple stations to deliver complete kitchen support.
- Assisted head chef with cooking tasks such as boiling pasta, grilling meats, and frying foods.
- Managed kitchen supply inventory and requested new items to meet demand.
House Manager
Lucky's Kids
Los Angeles, CA
05.2018 - Current
- .Managed landscaping projects by coordinating with gardeners or landscape designers.
- Maintained inventory of household supplies and reordered.
- Exercised discretion when handling medical files and financial history to maintain privacy and confidentiality of sensitive information for daycare clients
- Documented maintenance, food service and other everyday operations to foster process improvements.
Designer
Closets by Design
Whittier, CA
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Prepared preliminary sketches, models, or diagrams to reflect design concepts.
- Worked closely with clients in their homes to implement design specifications.
- Adapted designs to fit new uses.
- Satisfied customers consistently with on-time, high-quality design work.
Assistant Interior Designer
RUME by Tauska
Beverly Hills, CA
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Visited project on completion with client and resolved complaints or concerns.
- Managed client requests for changes and revisions during project.
- Collaborated with architects, builders and painters to complete projects to desired specifications.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high level of organization and communication with all parties involved.
- Incorporated sustainable practices into designs by selecting eco-friendly materials whenever possible.
- Handled client relations by addressing questions or concerns promptly throughout project process.
Publicist / Corporate Communications
B.E.T. Viacom
06.2001 - 09.2012
- Acted as liaison between artists, management, agents, media, vendors and staff.
- Organized press conferences or events promoting client projects or announcements.
- Edited and proofread written materials before distribution to press.
- Wrote press releases, media pitches, and other communications materials.
- Coordinated interviews, photo shoots, and appearances for clients.
- Wrote effective talking points for media interviews and public speeches.
Visual Merchandiser
Bloomingdale's Department Store
Beverly Hills, CA
03.1997 - 01.2001
- Created and maintained inspiring presentations with proactive adjustments to visual sets and expert solutions to merchandising issues.
- Designed and executed creative visual displays to promote products and services.
- Collaborated with store managers to develop effective merchandising strategies.
- Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss upcoming promotions, sales goals, and visual merchandising plans.
BCBG Brand Sales Specialist /Personal Stylist
Bloomingdale's Century City
Century City, CA
03.1996 - 04.1998
- Used point-of-sale system to complete transactions.
- Provided customers with gracious, quick and efficient service through modeling behaviors.
- Kept floor stock at adequate levels with timely replenishments from storage to sales floor.
- Provided customer service by assisting shoppers with locating items or answering questions about products.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of shelves, fixtures, and display areas.
- Prioritized task load with minimal supervision and sound judgment.
- Created eye-catching window displays that showcased new products and promotions.
Education
Business Management
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CASkills
- Facility Inspections
- Calendar Management
- Activity Supervision
- Problem-Solving
- Performance monitoring
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Grounds Maintenance
- Attention to Detail
- Marketing and Advertising
- Networking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Cook/Chef
Wolfgang Puck / Instawork
04.2022 - Current
Prep Cook / Chef
Instawork / Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
Designer
Closets by Design
05.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Interior Designer
RUME by Tauska
11.2020 - 04.2021
House Manager
Lucky's Kids
05.2018 - Current
Publicist / Corporate Communications
B.E.T. Viacom
06.2001 - 09.2012
Visual Merchandiser
Bloomingdale's Department Store
03.1997 - 01.2001
BCBG Brand Sales Specialist /Personal Stylist
Bloomingdale's Century City
03.1996 - 04.1998
Business Management
Los Angeles Valley College