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TAAHIRAH DENMARK
Software Engineer
Norfolk,VA
Summary
As a current computer science student, I am excited to launch my career as a software engineer. With a solid foundation in programming languages such as Java and Python, as well as experience in software development projects and internships, I am eager to apply my skills and learn new technologies to contribute to a dynamic team as a new grad software engineer.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Breakfast Cook
Glass Light Hotel Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
07.2022 - Current
- Prepared and cooked high volume of breakfast dishes daily, consistently achieving 95% customer satisfaction rating based on customer feedback surveys.
- Reduced food waste by 20% through proper inventory management and tracking expiration dates, leading to cost savings of $3,000 per quarter.
- Increased efficiency in kitchen by 15% by creating standardized process for preparing and cooking dishes, resulting in faster ticket times and increased customer throughput during peak hours.
- Inventoried food, ingredient, and supply stock to prepare and plan vendor orders.
Line Cook
Bonchon Chicken
Norfolk, VA
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Prepared and cooked variety of dishes daily, consistently achieving average ticket time of 10 minutes or less during peak hours, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and 25% increase in positive customer feedback
- Assisted in implementation of new menu items, resulting in 15% increase in overall menu sales and 5% increase in overall restaurant revenue.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by implementing new inventory management system, resulting in 20% reduction in food waste and cost savings of $5,000 per month.
Prep Cook
Island View Casino Gulfport
Gulfport, MS
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Managed inventory, including organizing food and products by date and maintaining adequate supplies
- Prepared food items by following recipes and product directions and improved production by 10%
- Packaged, arranged and labeled ingredient stock, storing at established temperatures.
Line Cook/Dishwasher
Fatsumo Sushi
Pass Christian, MS
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity by 15%
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA 03.2023 - Current
Associate Of Science - Culinary Arts
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS 07.2017 - 12.2020
Skills
Programming
Computer Science
Web-Based Software Engineering
Fraud Prevention
Program Testing Software
Solutions Deployment
Credit Underwriting
Scrum
Virtualization Technologies
Interests
Learning languages
Listening to Music
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
All of our miseries are nothing but attachment.
Osho
Timeline
Associate of Applied Science - Computer And Information Sciences
Tidewater Community College
03.2023 - Current
Breakfast Cook
Glass Light Hotel Norfolk
07.2022 - Current
Line Cook
Bonchon Chicken
08.2020 - 09.2021
Prep Cook
Island View Casino Gulfport
02.2020 - 08.2020
Line Cook/Dishwasher
Fatsumo Sushi
07.2019 - 11.2019
Associate Of Science - Culinary Arts
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
07.2017 - 12.2020