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Sales Associate
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Elan Zachary Raeburn

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Accomplished Culinary Specialist with extensive experience in large-scale meal preparation and catering management in military environments. Expertise in training staff, maintaining high hygiene standards, and delivering exceptional dining experiences under pressure. Proficient in food storage, inventory management, and operational efficiency, contributing to morale through gourmet cooking and artistic presentation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

92G Culinary Specialist

Army
Fort
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Prepared and cooked nutritious meals for soldiers in diverse environments, ensuring quality and morale.
  • Managed food inventory and ordered supplies to maintain optimal stock levels for meal preparation.
  • Trained junior personnel on culinary techniques and kitchen operations.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline meal service operations, enhancing overall dining experience.
  • Adhered to health and safety standards during food preparation in a military kitchen.
  • Ensured kitchen equipment and workspaces were clean and organized to promote efficiency.
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized kitchen areas to uphold hygiene standards.

Store Clerk

Baltimore Public Health
Rockville, MD
06.2016 - 12.2016
  • Determined prices of goods and processed transactions using cash registers and scanning technology
  • Assisting customers in billing and packaging process at checkout
  • Assist customers in locating products in the store
  • Maintaining cleanliness and proper display of products in the store
  • Oversaw store operations in alignment with company policies and standard operating procedures
  • Supported customer service operations at service desk to ensure efficient service delivery

Multi-Media Intern

Bloomberg Technology
Baltimore, MD
01.2015 - 06.2016
  • Recorded Live Webcasts of Bloomberg School of Public Health Events and Meetings
  • Edited video content using Adobe Premiere Pro to enhance visual quality
  • Multimedia Department- Video production and Audio production
  • Established operational setup for the TV studio
  • Troubleshot projectors, LCD screens, and computers in classroom settings
  • Assisted clients (students and professors) in resolving hardware issues

Bussser/Food Prep

Lucky Strike Entertainment and Bowling Lanes
Bethesda, MD
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Clear and set up tables for customers in the restaurant
  • Prepared food items, including condiments and ice, to meet customer satisfaction requirements.
  • Coordinated special events, including birthday parties, ensuring thorough food preparation and organization.
  • On line department where customers order and pick up in store. Responsible for checking computer, identifying the correct items, organizing the order and preparing it for pickup.
  • Delivered customer support through online platforms, addressing inquiries and enhancing service experience.

Overnight Stocker (Seasonal)

Target Corporation
Rockville, MD
01.2018 - 11.2020
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved bulky and heavy products for efficient stocking
  • Perform all stocking such as ordering, lifting, blocking, facing and dusting products
  • Administer stock and stock shelves; carry out activities such as restocking to facilitate
  • Stocked, folded, and hung clothes to maintain organized sales floor
  • Maintain and administer all housekeeping tasks on backroom areas and sales floor
  • Maintain efficient cleaning and tidying work to keep the department clean and well organized
  • Followed the work schedule set by company management
  • Operated cash register accurately during transactions

Culinary Specialist

Navy
Norfolk County, Virginia
10.2024 - Current
  • Prepared diverse meals for service members, enhancing morale in high-pressure environments.
  • Worked with team to develop menu items aligned with nutritional guidelines.
  • Trained junior staff on cooking techniques and kitchen safety protocols.
  • Planned and prepared meals for large groups using standardized recipes.
  • Maintained sanitation standards during food preparation and service.
  • Monitored food quality and freshness to maintain culinary standards.
  • Managed food inventory and followed proper storage practices.
  • Operated kitchen equipment efficiently to support meal production.
  • Assisted with planning large-scale catering events for military functions and ceremonies.
  • Helped train new employees on proper cooking methods and food safety practices.
  • Performed quality control checks on cooked foods before service.
  • Stayed attentive to detail and responded accurately to culinary and service needs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Frederick Community Collegw
Frederick, MD
05-2023

Year Up Professional Corps In Multimidia -

Community College
Rockville, MD
05-2021

Associate of Science in Building -

Maryland Institute College
Baltimore, MD
05-2021

High School Diploma -

Walt Whitman High School
Bethesda, MD
06-2018

Skills

  • Food Handling Procedures
  • Meal preparation methods
  • Precision Cutting Techniques
  • Seasoning and Flavoring
  • Sauce Crafting Techniques
  • Artistic Food Presentation
  • Customer Meal Service
  • Large-Scale Meal Prep
  • Advanced Cooking Techniques
  • Baking Fundamentals
  • Catering Event Coordination
  • Dietary Restriction Knowledge
  • Meal Assembly Techniques
  • Nutritional Meal Development
  • Gourmet Cooking Techniques
  • Efficient Meal Service
  • Culinary Diversity Knowledge
  • Kitchen Hygiene Practices
  • Menu Nutritional Analysis
  • Plated Meal Design
  • Catering management
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Video Editing
  • Video Production

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Sales Associate

  • Cash register
  • Stocking, folding, & hanging clothes
  • Ensure compliance to right work schedule as assigned by company management
  • Perform activities such as loading, unloading and movement of bulky and heavy products for stocking
  • Perform all stocking such as ordering, lifting, blocking, facing and dusting products
  • Maintain and administer all housekeeping tasks on backroom areas and sales floor
  • Maintain efficient cleaning and tidying work to keep department clean and well organized
  • Administer stock and stock shelves; carry out activities such as restocking and to facilitate
  • Adelaide stock to support consistent service
  • Maintain stock and restocking of all food preparation and organizing
  • Host special events such as birthday parties/ensuring all food preparation and organizing
  • Food preparation to include condiments, ice and other requirements for customer satisfaction
  • On-line Customer Service Clerk
  • On line department where customers order and pick up in store. Responsible for checking computer, identifying the correct items, organizing the order and preparing it for pickup.

Timeline

Culinary Specialist

Navy
10.2024 - Current

92G Culinary Specialist

Army
09.2022 - 02.2023

Bussser/Food Prep

Lucky Strike Entertainment and Bowling Lanes
05.2018 - 06.2019

Overnight Stocker (Seasonal)

Target Corporation
01.2018 - 11.2020

Store Clerk

Baltimore Public Health
06.2016 - 12.2016

Multi-Media Intern

Bloomberg Technology
01.2015 - 06.2016

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Frederick Community Collegw

Year Up Professional Corps In Multimidia -

Community College

Associate of Science in Building -

Maryland Institute College

High School Diploma -

Walt Whitman High School
Elan Zachary Raeburn