Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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Stephanie Wood

Stephanie Wood

Saint Louis ,MO

Summary

Experienced cook with a strong background in culinary arts, having worked at Steak & Shake for two years and participated in annual charity cooking events. Over three decades of hands-on experience in preparing diverse cuisines. Ready to relocate and eligible to work in the US.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

O London

Black and Salt
05.2025 - 05.2025
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Marriot

Marriot Hotel
07.2024 - 03.2025

Developed Asian fusion, Italian, and breakfast cuisines from scratch with attention to detail.

Conducted tastings for quality assurance on all dishes served.

Boosted kitchen efficiency through strategic workflow management.

Highlighted flavor and aesthetics in dumpling preparation using chili oil.

Ensured accurate ingredient preparation by honing knife skills and precise measurements.

Chef

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Responsible for: kitchen prep, food preparation, line maintenance, set up, break down, proper refrigeration and making food visually appealing.

Call Center Representative

Service Direct
12.2018 - 03.2020
  • Selling car warranties through inbound and outbound calls.

Education

Associate in Business - undefined

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05.2001

Skills

  • Telemarketing expertise and cold calling skills
  • Sales capabilities: outbound and inside
  • Strategic planning for sales leadership
  • Account relations management expertise
  • Successful negotiation techniques for business deals
  • Business growth initiatives and development strategies
  • Customer retention and engagement strategies
  • Digital marketing techniques proficiency
  • Market research and analysis methods
  • Development of training programs for staff
  • Management of hospitality operations
  • Excellence in guest relations in the hospitality sector
  • Culinary arts experience in hospitality
  • Retail sales methodologies proficiency
  • Leadership in team performance dynamics
  • Management of comprehensive sales processes
  • Sales
  • Inside sales
  • Cold calling
  • Marketing
  • Management

Certification

  • ServSafe
  • W3907848176
  • January 1981 to April 2023

Languages

Some French and Spanish - Intermediate

Accomplishments

Won the 2018 chill cook out

Additional Information

Excellent culinary skills

Timeline

O London

Black and Salt
05.2025 - 05.2025

Marriot

Marriot Hotel
07.2024 - 03.2025

Chef

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
03.2021 - 09.2021

Call Center Representative

Service Direct
12.2018 - 03.2020

Associate in Business - undefined

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville