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Griffin Norwood

San Diego

Summary

Recently graduated with a strong foundation in Molecular and Cellular biology with hands on experience gained through a number of academic projects. Ranging from operation of highly articulate machinery during lab work to hands on coding for data analysis. Eager and highly motivated to delve into the field using prior skills to accomplish high priority tasks.


Equipped with distinguishable strengths in time management, problem solving and organizational skills from multiple years of high output and capacity kitchen work. Demonstrating willingness to learn and adapt to new situations, while keeping open lines of communication for maximum efficiency.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Gelato Chef

Venchi
05.2024 - Current

Responsible for overseeing gelato production and other associated tasks at Venchi stores along the west coast. Maintaining a constant workflow of maximum gelato production, store shipments, admin tasking, and training of new chefs for multiple stores.

Ice Cream Maker

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
07.2022 - 07.2023

Responsible for daily operation of heavy machinery and using company ingredients to independently run and maintain a kitchen to make ice creams for the Oceanside, Carlsbad, Del Mar and Pacific Beach stores at maximum capacity.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology

University of California
CA
09-2025

High School Diploma -

Guajome Park Academy
Oceanside
06-2021

Skills

  • Operations Management

  • Process Development and optimization

  • Expertise in heavy machinery utilization

  • Quality control and standards

Accomplishments

  • Responsible for the opening of west coast stores for Venchi
  • Overhauled the training and regime standards for US gelato chefs at Venchi
  • Achieved the highest production rate of gelato in the US for over a year

Languages

German
Limited Working

Timeline

Head Gelato Chef

Venchi
05.2024 - Current

Ice Cream Maker

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream
07.2022 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Molecular And Cellular Biology

University of California

High School Diploma -

Guajome Park Academy
Griffin Norwood