Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Additional Information
Timeline
Barista
Jay Barnard

Jay Barnard

Keewatin,ON

Summary

Experienced Recovery Coach adept at helping clients deal with substance abuse and learn to manage its physical, mental and emotional effects. Proficient in conducting therapy sessions, connecting individuals with community resources and collaborating with families to build a strong support network. Ready to apply 14+ years of experience to a challenging new role with long-term potential.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Recovery Coach

HYPE Recovery Coaching
Keewatin, ON
10.2021 - Current
  • Provided group, family and individual peer to peer support to achieve there recovery goals.
  • Weekly one on one sessions, going through programming via journey to 30 or 90
  • Teaching active listening skills and relational presence, meaningful feedback and exercising assertiveness.
  • Support regarding client behavior, moving forward goals and progress with a life beyond recovery
  • Encouraging self-reflection, thoughtful communication, and an individual exploration of personal patterns of productivity. Creative solutions to work-place issues.
  • Recovery Coaches build trusting partnerships with people and create safe spaces for them to identify strengths, develop positive visions for their future and assist them in the co-creation of unique and varied goals and recovery plans. Recovery Coaches bridge gaps in the system, connecting people to the types of treatment and support they need, linking them with resources and recovery support networks in their communities.
  • Daily support via text/phone


CEO

freshwater Cuisine
Keewatin, ON
02.2016 - 08.2021
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Devised new promotional approaches to boost customer numbers and market penetration while enhancing engagement and driving growth.
  • Maintained effective staff and resource utilization rates to balance financial and operational obligations.
  • Prepared organization for forecasted demand levels through effective operational planning.
  • Drove implementation of new market expansion to propel business forward and adapt to market changes.

Executive Chef

Compass Group Canada
Fort McMurray, AB
03.2011 - 03.2015
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action and performance reviews.
  • Developed menus, controlled food costs and oversaw quality, sanitation and safety processes.
  • Estimated food consumption and requisitioned food, selected and developed recipes, standardized production recipes for consistent quality and established presentation technique.
  • Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates.
  • Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
  • Oversaw business operations, inventory control, and customer service for restaurant.
  • Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
  • Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
  • Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
  • Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
  • Assisted customers in planning corporate events, social galas and gourmet dinners.

3rd Cook

Delta Hotle
Ottawa, ON
02.2010 - 03.2011
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Measured, weighed and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
  • Restocked inventory and ingredient items to maintain optimal kitchen efficiency.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Contributed to consistent customer satisfaction rating by producing high-quality food and providing timely service.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Education

Certificate of Apprenticeship - Chefs Apprenticeship

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
09.2008

GED -

Adult Learning
Kenora, ON
05.2007

Certificate - Trauma/Addiction Recovery Studies

Algonquin College
Ottawa ON

Skills

  • Peer to Peer Support
  • Performance Strategies
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Mental Health Support
  • Individual and Group Therapy
  • Individual Recovery Plans
  • Team Meetings
  • Effective Listening
  • Direct communication

Affiliations

Empower 2 Recovery Mental Health Live Movement

Additional Information

Motivational speaker for 12+ years bringing strength, courage, hope and faith to those dealing with struggles in life.

Timeline

Recovery Coach

HYPE Recovery Coaching
10.2021 - Current

CEO

freshwater Cuisine
02.2016 - 08.2021

Executive Chef

Compass Group Canada
03.2011 - 03.2015

3rd Cook

Delta Hotle
02.2010 - 03.2011

Certificate of Apprenticeship - Chefs Apprenticeship

Algonquin College

GED -

Adult Learning

Certificate - Trauma/Addiction Recovery Studies

Algonquin College

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Jay Barnard