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I am an apprentice in the CEB program which consists of 3 training phases: Software Engineering, Reverse Engineering, and Systems Theory. This program is designed to prepare students for a career in programming-oriented sub-fields of cybersecurity.

United States

• Created event catering program with chef from ground up. Booked 10k/month average in 2023; booked 200k since January 2024
• Leveraged bakery to launch a wholesale program in late 2023 for baked goods, successfully selling several accounts and generating an extra 15k in additional consistent revenue monthly
• Increased 2024 projected annual revenue by 20% through event catering and wholesale accounts
• Manage all vendor and customer relationships and wholesale accounts; sustain… Show more
• Manage all vendor and customer relationships and wholesale accounts; sustain feedback loop to keep a pulse on client success or any roadblocks/improvements in the customer experience journey
• Handle all logistics for external (catering) and internal events at our 3 locations; coordinate between clients, vendors, venues, and teams through high-level communication to ensure successful events

Annapolis, Maryland, United States

• Managed and curated private dining events
• Remained intimately familiar with an ever-rotating 100+ bottle wine list and ensured my product knowledge was outstanding
• Shepherded a fine dining experience for 30+ guests simultaneously to ensure that every possible detail was unforgettable; required infallible time-management practices

United States

• Ensured FOH and BOH operations were aligned with daily business goals
• Submitted orders for food and beverage, kept inventory of product daily
• Held team accountable for following business processes
• Accepted deliveries, delegated, created videos and content for social media, participated in local food competitions, and wrote product descriptions for media and menus

I moved to help my family manage their family business. I scouted for real estate, managed sub-contractors, purchased materials, performed renovations, and sold properties.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• It was my responsibility as the Executive Chef to ensure smooth operation of all aspects of the business related to the kitchen and oftentimes Front of House. During the week, I worked in the kitchen preparing and.
• Created modern, popular, and ever-evolving food programs while maintaining and managing food costs, consistently between 20% and 25%, ensured quality assurance of all ingredients and dishes
• Exercised creativity with dish preparation and plating, performed food and paper orders for restaurant needs, accepted deliveries and controlled ultimate costs
• Trained key members of the team
• Optimized flow of service by implementing a kitchen-wide “mise en place” program not just in direct relation to food prep, but with how we moved through the entire service experience
• Worked under extremely high pressure daily while maintaining equanimity

Annapolis, MD

Capital Teas was an American specialty tea brand, based in Annapolis, MD, which primarily sold premium loose leaf teas and tea-related products in over 30 locations​. In this role I was responsible for locating, assessing and on-boarding talent to drive business profits, and strengthening brand image. I was responsible for hiring all positions, including.

Annapolis, MD

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Teavana was a retail tea company which specialized in selling loose leaf teas and various tea-brewing methods. ​My primary responsibility was to train my teams to maximize productivity, increase employee engagement, identify talent, and train my team for maximum performance and succession planning. I worked at one of the oldest and highest producing.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area