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Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Managed multiple projects, ensuring customer satisfaction and contract compliance and creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for each while being detail oriented. Responsible for managing a virtual assistant team of twelve people and assisting with building qualified leads and generating sales. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Google Workspace.. Selected Contributions:- Helped with vetting RFP’s and assisted with detailed responses and presentations to clients awarding the RFP.- Qualifying contact leads through Constant Contact and other marketing strategies such as co-hosting webinars, attending conferences, and communicating with potential and existing customers.- Oversaw projects throughout the country, worked directly with Texas Department of Emergency Management (TDEM) and other state agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and that their population received results in a safe manner.- Build relationships and trust with physicians and their nurses to learn their clinical/surgical needs. Communicated with Logistics and Implant Coordinators to provide products requested by their physicians. - Working with College and University Administrators (President, Chancellors, VP Student Affairs, etc.), Athletic Directors, Athletic Conference Leadership, Medical Directors to help raise awareness and provide solutions to tackle the mental health crisis affecting college students and student athletes.

Irving, Texas, United States

Leads a team of twelve cooks and kitchen staff directing daily tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring a safe kitchen for both the guests and associates. Provide coaching for continuous employee growth and development to reduce turnover rate. Work closely with multiple vendors to procure the highest quality, and most cost effective products. Write a full menu of meals utilizing a cook-from-scratch approach, then create daily menu options to increase sales while staying within a strict budget and ensure frugal spending. Selected Contributions:Led multiple teams of cooks and staff as a Sous Chef for TD Ameritrade in Southlake, BCBS in Richardson, and the Chicago Bears Facility in Chicago serving players, coaches and staff members.Selected for a short-term assignment to the Indianapolis Colts; managed the kitchen and cooked for 150 people during the new chef’s training period. Recognized for reliability and ability to uphold Flik kitchen standards at an alternate location by assisting with catering events for a Blue Cross Blue Shield in Chicago and the Cleveland Browns Training Camp.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Located at Vertex Pharmaceuticals:Managed grill station for corporate hospitality cafe. Prepared on-request orders for guests during high volume periods. Completed food preparation, creation, and clean-up tasks. Supported additional food stations when short-staffed to maintain our client’s brand and vision for the cafe. Assisted Executive Chef with product orders. Selected Contributions:Exceeded customer expectations by incorporating guest dietary needs and preferences in anticipation of their request. Contributed to the team achieving the Center for Excellence award during the 1st year of operation through rigorous training and high standards.Assisted with training new hire associates for different accounts in the portfolio, leading to achieving the Center of Excellence award.

Watertown, Massachusetts, United States

Oversaw kitchen serving breakfast and lunch while developing and growing relationships with customers. Directed meal preparation to over 500 customers daily as second in command. Informed customers about local, organic, and healthy menu options. Provided direct assistance to the Chef with various orders. Maintained a low food cost by optimizing product within menu preparation.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Assisted the Executive and Sous Chefs with training line cooks on the various stations. Assisted in preparing menu options at a traditional French restaurant in downtown Boston. Completed a full range of kitchen tasks ranging from basic knife skills to creating sauces from stock.

Houston, Texas, United States

Assisted Director of Rehab as well as Dr. Provenzano with patients, patient organization, and workflow efficiency. Assisted different nurses, X-ray techs and Patient Service Representative with their daily tasks. Excelled in self-directing and self-pacing throughout to learn as much of the business as possible.