Zechariah Scott
Perry,GA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a diverse background spanning culinary arts at McDonald’s to technology analysis at Best Buy. Excelled in enhancing user experience and operational efficiency through innovative solutions and meticulous attention to detail. Skilled in software architecture design and culinary creativity, demonstrating a unique blend of technical prowess and hospitality service expertise.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
McDonald’s
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
Chef
Georgia Bobs Bbq
Perry, GA
02.2020 - Current
Technology Analyst
Best Buy
Warner Robins, GA
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided technical and functional recommendations based on project requirements.
- Oversaw technology services delivery, consulting with relevant personnel to assist with migration and troubleshooting.
- Tested modified programs to correct adverse impacts on programs or systems operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop innovative technology solutions for business challenges.
- Supported technology design, testing and execution by providing research-based product and process knowledge.
- Enhanced user experience by designing intuitive UI/UX elements for web and mobile applications.
- Identified areas for improvement in existing systems, proposing cost-effective solutions that improved overall functionality.
- Improved software quality by conducting thorough code reviews and implementing best practices.
- Brainstormed with interdepartmental personnel to drive continuous technical improvements.
- Championed adoption of industry best practices within the team, resulting in improved code quality and more efficient development processes.
- Resolved complex technical issues through rigorous troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, minimizing downtime and disruptions to business operations.
- Established effective communication channels between technical and non-technical staff members, promoting collaboration across departments to achieve shared goals more efficiently.
Money Counter
Kroger
Warner Robins, GA
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Conducted regular audits of currency handling procedures, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a smooth transition during shift changes, reducing discrepancies and improving overall productivity.
- Prevented loss from counterfeit bills with vigilant detection methods and immediate reporting of suspicious activity.
- Reduced cash discrepancies by carefully verifying incoming shipments of currency against invoiced amounts prior to distribution.
- Streamlined money counting processes through implementation of automated currency sorting machines, significantly increasing efficiency.
- Optimized operational workflow within the department through continuous analysis of current procedures, suggesting improvements where needed for increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Developed comprehensive tracking spreadsheets to monitor daily cash flow activities, enabling swift identification of discrepancies and their root causes.
- Supported ongoing staff training initiatives by sharing best practices in accurate money counting techniques and strategies for error reduction.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss performance metrics, identify areas of improvement, and share best practices for successful money counting operations.
Cook
Krystal’s
Perry, GA
07.2017 - 10.2018
Education
High School Diploma -
Perry High School
Perry, GA06.2020
Skills
- Food Preparation
- Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
- Frying
- Cooking techniques
- Knife Skills
- Sanitation
- Supply Restocking
- Surface cleaning
- Hospitality and service industry background
- Food presentation
- Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
- Sanitation Practices
- Food Plating
- Food Handler Certification
- Hospitality service expertise
- Grilling expertise
- Order Verification
- Sauce making
- Ingredients measuring
- Plating and presentation
- Culinary creativity
- New Hire Training
- Allergen awareness
- Nutrition Awareness
- Effective planner
- Food spoilage prevention
- Event Catering
- Recipes and menu planning
- Ingredient Selection
- Order delivery practices
- Food presentation talent
- Special Diets Knowledge
- Menu Planning
- Food pairing
- Recipe Development
- Fine Dining
- Operations Management
- Food trends awareness
- Extensive catering background
- Garnishing Techniques
- Ingredient inspection
- Pastry Making
- OSHA
- International Cuisine Knowledge
- Food Costing
- Cake decorating expertise
- Software Architecture Design
- Code Review Expertise
- Collaborative decision-making
- Performance Optimization
- DevOps principles
- Scalability Solutions
- Machine Learning Integration
- Cross-platform Development
- Software Development Lifecycle
- Cloud Computing Technologies
- Big Data Processing
- Agile development methodologies
- Software Applications
Accomplishments
- Head Chef at two restaurants featured on a local news segment hosted by top food critics.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of sixteen staff members.
Timeline
Technology Analyst
Best Buy
07.2022 - 08.2023
Chef
Georgia Bobs Bbq
02.2020 - Current
Money Counter
Kroger
09.2019 - 05.2022
Cook
Krystal’s
07.2017 - 10.2018
Cook
McDonald’s
High School Diploma -
Perry High School