SIMA ODEDRA
Old Saybrook,CT
Summary
Energetic, insightful, dedicated & optimistic candidate with an extensive background in delivering a high standard of service to a diverse range of people. Communicates effectively, using strong interpersonal skills & the ability to adapt language to suit the audience. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
HINDI
01.2023
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Native, Fluent
- GUJARATI
- Fluent
- SPANISH
- Conversational medication changes following hospital appointments and visits made by the GP's
- Photocopied documents/medical records
- Processed & analyzed paperwork for incoming students
- Communicated with students about their coursework
- Attended department meetings & offered advise regarding administrative policies
Windham Public School
01.2017
PRIVATE CHEF/NUTRITIONIST
MP Power Fitness
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Shop for groceries and products as needed for meal preparation
- Prepared healthy, fresh, and seasonal organic food as per given schedule
- Managed inventory, grocery purchase
- Planned, developed, organized, and implemented menus for all snacks, lunch and dinner followed by dessert.
- Created customized meal plans based on client dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Shopped for ingredients.
PRIVATE CHEF
Schmitz Residence
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Conferring with clients to determine their meal preferences, specifications, food allergies, and dietary restrictions
- Preparing customized meal plans for client’s based on their medical condition
- Preparing meals in clients' kitchens in accordance with food health and safety regulations
- Cleaning and sanitizing work areas before and after meal preparation
- Appropriately packaging and labeling prepared meals that are to be consumed at a later date.
MANAGER / SOUS CHEF
Himalaya Cafe
12.2015 - 08.2022
SERVER/CLOSER, Alforno Ristorante
06.2013 - 12.2017
- Public Health
- Organized all new hires, security & temporary paperwork
- Answered & managed incoming and outgoing calls
- Completed data entry, tracked CVs
- Ensured appropriate and regulated execution of recipes
- Inspected deliveries for freshness and monitored proper storage per local food handling codes
- Styled plate presentation for visual appeal
- Maintained a safe and sanitary work environment in accordance with all health codes and regulations
- Monitored quality control procedures to guarantee that only top-notch dishes were served to customers
- Worked in a high-paced environment, typically serving 10–15 tables at a time
- Provided excellent customer service: explained food and beverage specials
- Actively resolved customer complaints and issues without delegating them to higher management
- Processed food orders via phone, prioritized and organized work to ensure the restaurant ran smoothly behind the scenes.
COOK Companion Aide & Home Helper
PERSONAL
02.2013 - 02.2014
- Prepared personalized meals for clients, taking into consideration dietary restrictions & preferences
- Developed tailored menus based on clients' dietary needs
- Planned, shopped, food preparations for all the varying family needs.
Director of Cystic Fibrosis
Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Department as well as the Director of dining Services at Yale Hospital, in India &
- United Kingdom by educating children & mothers on basic nutrition
- Certifications
ADMINISTRATOR
De Montfort Surgery
06.2008 - 05.2013
- Filed and retrieved medical records as necessary, scan and file letters and other data, enter data onto the computer e.g., skills
- Problem Solving
- Efficient in word processors, spreadsheets & p
- Extremely organized & attentive to detail
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team player who is used to working in a
- Department with many colleagues
- Leadership
- Service Quality
- Qualified in Basic Life Support
- Performed Community Nutrition at
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S - NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTBACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S - NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
University of New Haven
West Haven, CTBACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A - LIBERAL STUDIES
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTSkills
- Policy Implementation
- Business Development
- Workforce Management
- Marketing
- Financial Management
Timeline
PRIVATE CHEF/NUTRITIONIST
MP Power Fitness
07.2023 - 11.2023
Manager
HINDI
01.2023
PRIVATE CHEF
Schmitz Residence
11.2022 - 11.2023
Windham Public School
01.2017
MANAGER / SOUS CHEF
Himalaya Cafe
12.2015 - 08.2022
SERVER/CLOSER, Alforno Ristorante
06.2013 - 12.2017
COOK Companion Aide & Home Helper
PERSONAL
02.2013 - 02.2014
Director of Cystic Fibrosis
Public Schools
01.2013 - 01.2014
ADMINISTRATOR
De Montfort Surgery
06.2008 - 05.2013
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S - NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
University of Connecticut
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S - NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE
University of New Haven
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A - LIBERAL STUDIES
Southern Connecticut State University
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