SHAKARASA STANTON
Fresno
Summary
Resolute Culinary Specialist with over 8 years of experience in providing high-quality meals in high pressure environments within the U.S. Navy. Adept at managing kitchen operations, leading teams, and ensuring food safety and quality standards. Currently pursuing an Associate’s of Arts for Marketing to expand skills and transition into the civilian workforce, combining culinary expertise with a growing knowledge of marketing strategies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Culinary Specialists
U.S. Navy
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Served as Military Living Quarters Manager and Cook on Watch
- Duties included:
- Led and supervised kitchen teams, ensuring timely preparation and delivery of meals for 5,000 personnel during deployments and operations
- Oversaw the maintenance and security of living quarters of naval personnel, ensuring compliance with safety regulations
- Managed procurement and inventory of equipment worth over $10,000 and supplies, reducing surplus and overspending
- As morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) representative, helped raise over $21,000 through meal sales which contributed to improving morale
- As a dedicated command MWR Fundraiser Committee representative, assisted in a successful fundraising event for 116 personnel and raised $1,400
Culinary Specialists
U.S. Navy
01.2023 - Current
- Served as Safety Manager, Training Manager, Front Desk Clerk, and Cook on Watch
- Duties included:
- Supervised, trained, and ensured the safety and welfare of a 20-person team, maintaining a 95% safety record
- Maintained security of classified information
- Led multiple working parties of a 5-person team
- Managed the upkeep, inventory, and equipment in 1,625 living spaces valued at $1.5M, resulting in two facilities receiving CNIC ‘A’ List Award for outstanding customer service
- Managed the administrative processes for twelve tenant commands totaling 623 Sailors in support of overseas operations
Education
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
Strayer University
Washington, D.C.Associate of Arts - Marketing
Strayer University
Washington, D.C.Associate of Arts - Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH01-2025
Skills
- Facilities maintenance
- Customer service
- Reliability
- Time management
- Guest interaction
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
Websites
Certification
- SERV Safe Food Protection Manager
- CPR & First Aid Certifications
- Navy Culinary Specialist Leadership Training
Awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Good Conduct Medal Twice
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary
- Commendation for leadership in barracks management
- Culinary Specialist of the Month Thrice
- National Defense Service Medal
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon
Timeline
Culinary Specialists
U.S. Navy
01.2023 - Current
Culinary Specialists
U.S. Navy
05.2018 - 12.2022
Associate of Arts - Information Technology
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Strayer University
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Southern New Hampshire University
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