Gabrielle Fagan
Kelowna,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. It would be my pleasure if given the opportunity to work with this establishment to learn and adapt to the culture and operational structures of this organization, completing tasks to meet company standards as well as to incorporate different techniques I have learned in the past.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Support Worker
John Howard Society Okanagan & Kooteney
01.2024 - Current
- -Support clients with achieving goals. -Provide harm reduction supplies. -Respond to overdose situation (Naloxone trained). -Case management for assigned caseloads. -Interprofessional collaborations.
Overnight Motivator
GoodLife Fitness Kelowna Capri
11.2023 - 02.2024
- -Greets and receives customers in a welcoming manner -Maintaining the gym -Answering customer inquiries -Processing payments for a service/ product -Providing excellent customer service -Positive and professional attitude
Sales Associate
Bikini Village
08.2023 - 11.2023
- -Greets and receives customers in welcoming manner -Assisting customers with selecting products for purchase -Responding to customer questions -Directing customers to racks and counters -Engaging with customers leading to selective product selling -Processing payments and/ financial transactions -Assists with inventory, receiving and stocking -Provides excellent customer service
Chef De Partie
Eldorado Resort
07.2023 - 10.2023
- -Creative new ideas -Ensuring efficient service and in a timely manner -Ensuring consistency to meet company standards -Food safe practices -Meal preparation -Daily prep of various items
Kitchen Manager
The Fernie Taphouse
11.2021 - 06.2023
- -Interviewing/Hiring -Scheduling -Recipe costing -Inventory/Stock taking -Creating Menus and new menu items -Training new staff -Preparing meals to meet company standards -Ordering and receiving goods/supplies -Oversee Kitchen operations
Executive Chef
Hospitality Experts
07.2021 - 11.2021
- -In charge of chef bookings for all properties -Menu planning -Prestocking -Inventory -Ordering -Meal preparation to meet the needs of each guest -Recipe costing
Kitchen Supervisor
Marina Palms
11.2020 - 05.2021
- -Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers. -Oversee daily production of daily specials & standard menu -Prepare special meals and substitute items. -Plan menus and ensure the quality of meals. -Check the freshness of food and ingredients. -Provide cooks with needed items. -Ensuring consistent taste, portion and presentation for each dish served. -Order and maintain an inventory of food and supplies.
Line Cook
Scaccia, Toronto
11.2019 - 03.2020
- -Preparing a variety of pastas, omelettes and salads in a timely manner. -Ensuring that there is a smooth service. -Ensuring consistent taste, portion and plating for each dish prepared.
Line Cook
The Auld Spot Pub, Toronto
07.2019 - 10.2019
- -Previously in charge of opening the kitchen and setting the line for service on time. -Ensured that all dishes were always consistent in texture and taste. -Ensured that the kitchen was always stocked as necessary.
Contract Range Cook and Garde Manger
Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Montego Bay Jamaica
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Previously in charge of all appetizer dishes for night shift service and functions.
- Ensured that all components of the dishes were prepped and executed in a timely manner.
- Trained any new individuals for the appetizer station.
Invoice Range Cook
Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Montego Bay Jamaica
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Previously in charge of all appetizer dishes for night shift service and functions.
- Ensured that all components of dishes were prepped and executed in a timely manner.
- Trained any new individuals for appetizer station.
Education
Diploma (Pending), Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Kelowna11.2025
Diploma, Culinary Management H110 - Culinary Management
George Brown College
Toronto, ON08.2020
Diploma, Pastry Chef Level 3 (Pâtissier) -
Heart Trust NTA-Kenilworth Campus
Jamaica03.2017
Diploma -
Mount Alvernia High School
Jamaica06.2015
Skills
- Professionalism
- Team Collaboration
- Case Documentation
- Efficient Under Pressure
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Health and safety awareness
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Multitasking
- Emergency response training
- Adaptability
Certification
- Smart Serve, 05/21/19
- Provincial Violence Prevention, 07/2024
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 02/2024
- Food Safe, 09/14/24
- Mental Health First Aid, 07/27/24
- WHMIS Certified, 09/23/19
- First Aid and CPR/AED Level C, 07/2024
- Fit Test Record, 06/2024
CSEC Examinations
- Mathematics, Grade I
- English A, Grade I
- Principles of Business, Grade I
- Food and Nutrition, Grade I
- Information Technology, Grade II
- Religious Education, Grade II
- English B, Grade II
- Human and Social Biology, Grade II
- History, Grade III
References
Reference available upon request
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Brain Trust
- Community Living British Columbia (CLBC)
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
- KCR Community Resources
Timeline
Support Worker
John Howard Society Okanagan & Kooteney
01.2024 - Current
Overnight Motivator
GoodLife Fitness Kelowna Capri
11.2023 - 02.2024
Sales Associate
Bikini Village
08.2023 - 11.2023
Chef De Partie
Eldorado Resort
07.2023 - 10.2023
Kitchen Manager
The Fernie Taphouse
11.2021 - 06.2023
Executive Chef
Hospitality Experts
07.2021 - 11.2021
Kitchen Supervisor
Marina Palms
11.2020 - 05.2021
Line Cook
Scaccia, Toronto
11.2019 - 03.2020
Line Cook
The Auld Spot Pub, Toronto
07.2019 - 10.2019
Contract Range Cook and Garde Manger
Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Montego Bay Jamaica
11.2017 - 04.2019
Invoice Range Cook
Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Montego Bay Jamaica
12.2015 - 10.2017
Diploma (Pending), Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
Sprott Shaw College
Diploma, Culinary Management H110 - Culinary Management
George Brown College
Diploma, Pastry Chef Level 3 (Pâtissier) -
Heart Trust NTA-Kenilworth Campus
Diploma -
Mount Alvernia High School
- Smart Serve, 05/21/19
- Provincial Violence Prevention, 07/2024
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 02/2024
- Food Safe, 09/14/24
- Mental Health First Aid, 07/27/24
- WHMIS Certified, 09/23/19
- First Aid and CPR/AED Level C, 07/2024
- Fit Test Record, 06/2024
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