Experience:
Bon Appétit Management Company (LinkedIn NYC HQ) – Project Chef/Senior Cook
New York, February to September 2020
Assist Culinary Director, Executive Chef & General Manager in kitchen operation of several culinary teams. Primary goal is to obtain an environmental sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint in food waste and the daily activities in the culinary industry. Creating new ideas to control food waste, alternative recipes and energy efficiency projects. Daily activities includes obtaining smooth operational flow to all teams, proper temperature monitoring and control, tracking and reporting waste, reduction and disposal of waste, reuse & recycle of food production and creating sustainable products. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the company had to layoff staff until further notice of reopening in July 2021.
NYU Langone Health – Chef de Cuisine
New York, March – December 2019
Manages and Coordinates black of house – kitchen operations of several culinary teams for three cafeterias and two coffee bars located within the NYU Langone Medical Center, Tisch Cafe, Science Cafe, Kimmel Cafe, Science Coffee Bar and the Kimmel Coffee Bar. Daily activities include creating multiple employee shift schedules, assigning daily operational tasks to staff, creates production instructional material build cards and station diagrams, recipe specific temperature logs, conducts regular employee instructional reviews and trainings, conducts daily food safety inspections to ensure compliance with required food inventory rotation and stocking procedures, and research and development of new menu items. Provides cross coverage oversight of Patient Food Services and the Retail Services teams.
NYU Langone Health – Chef de Partie
New York, April 2018 – March 2019
Provided patients with the highest quality of upscaled healthy food options that consistently and effectively reflected the expectations of the NYU Langone Health brand. Prepare food items in accordance with recipes and in consultation with dietitians. Coordinated kitchen operations with the culinary team by leading daily team briefings. Maintained kitchen equipment and ensured a clean sanitary work area was kept at all times. Also assisted with the Central and Retail Production teams as needed.
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary – Division Chief Officer – National Public Affairs Web Services, District Staff Officer for Communications Services, Division Staff Officer for Food Services.
New York, June 2016 – Present
Manages and serves as the National Division Chief Web Services for Public Affairs, First District Southern Region Communications Services Division Chief, Division 5 Staff Officer for Food Services, and a Flotilla 014-05-03 Staff Officer for Communications Services and Food Services. A former Flotilla Staff Officer for Diversity which won the NACO 3-Star Award for Diversity. Other Certified duties are Vessel Examiner, Program Visitor and Telecommunications Operator. Participated in many operations with active duty such as Sector NY Events, USCG Cutter Operations, NY USCG Station and NJ Station Sandy Hook.
Levy Restaurants (U.S. Open & Barclays Center) – Chef
New York, August 2016 – September 2018
Assisted the executive sous-chef with preparing ingredients, appetizers, and main courses for our clients attending the Barclays Center and the U.S. Open during seasonal games. Inspected all produce, dairy products and meats prior to use. Ensured all dishes were plated correctly for our wait staff.
Mangez Avec Moi & Bahmi Mi Restaurants – Sous Chef/Public Relations Manager
New York, January – December 2015
Assisted the head chef in planning and prepping ingredients with the chefs, prepared appetizers, inspected all produce that arrived to the restaurant and inspected all dishes to ensure they were plated correctly and prepared accordingly prior to releasing to the wait staff. After 27 years as an iconic institution to the Tribeca area, the restaurant closed because of a planned redevelopment of the buildings along the street.
New York University School of Medicine – Office of Medical Education, Inter-Clerkship Coordinator
New York, February 2012 – November 2014
Organized the Inter-Clerkship Intensive, a medical school compressed curriculum focusing on integrating basic and clinical science education addressing multidisciplinary topics not traditionally covered in the MD curriculum. Responsible for organizing, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of faculty, OME staff, and student assignments associated with the Inter-Clerkship program. Assisted in leading and facilitating academic activities including module development, seminars, lectures and administrative deliverables. Trained new Clerkship Coordinators for academic departments.
New York University School of Medicine – Department of Surgery, Surgery Clerkship Coordinator
New York, June 2005 – February 2012
Managed and oversaw the Clerkship Program in the Department of Surgery. Coordinated all aspects of academic classes, examinations, and clinical exposition for the third year medical students. Also managed the Sub-Internship Program. Worked closely with the Clerkship Director, the medical educators and the department staff to develop new teaching initiatives for the students, residents, and faculty. Assisted the Residency Coordinator in recruitment planning and coordination of day of activities, designed recruitment materials, and handled daily resident concerns. Responsible for collection and presentation of academic materials for the weekly Surgery Grand Rounds Conference.
New York University School of Medicine – Department of Surgery, Surgery Clinical Research Data Manager
New York, June 2002 – June 2005
Managed the creation of the NYU Cancer Center BreastCare Comprehensive Database between the principal investigator, physicians, and developer. Performed auditing of the Bellevue Breast Cancer Database. Compiled data as needed for patient trending analyzation. Compiled patient data for use during the Surgical Clinic at Bellevue Hospital.
Saint Barnard School & Saint Anthony School – Computer & Technology Teacher/Educator
New York, September 2000 – June 2002
Educated students from kindergarten through eighth grade – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Internet research and technology concepts; worked to use creative designs integrating computers and technology for modeling, information processing and communication with the aid of art, language, science, math and history. Provided computer support and training to teachers and network server administration.
Mangez Avec Moi Restaurant – Manager/Chef
New York, July 1992 – December 1999
Provided a daily record of income and expenditures; administered payroll of all staff; coordinated employee duties and implemented new inventory procedures; managerial duties included the oversight of cash and credit transactions; organized the distribution of promotional materials; coordinated traditional and nontraditional publicity.
Education:
The City University of New York, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Associate in Liberal Arts, 1998.
– Certificate for Academic Achievement
Awards:
NYU School of Medicine, Department of Surgery
– Administrative Excellence Award 2007
NYU Langone Medical Center
– 2008 Excellence Award, January 15, 2009
Community & Volunteer Services:
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Officer
– Division Chief for National Public Affairs Web Services (DVC-AW)
– Division Food Service Officer, Division 5 South & Flotilla 05-03 (SO-FS/FSO-FS)
– Flotilla Communication Staff Officer (FSO-CS)
– Flotilla 05-03 Program Visitor (PV)
– Flotilla 05-03 Vessel Examiner (VE)
– Former Flotilla 05-03 Diversity Officer (FS-DV)
NYC Parks Department (Tree Count 2015/16)
– Tree Surveyor/Inspector
Pet Partners, Volunteer Therapy Animal Handler 2010-2012, provided therapy sessions with students at the following schools.
– NYU School of Medicine
– Pace University
– New York University
– Yeshiva Law School
Tilden Democratic Club, Member
– Former Public Relations Chair
– Administrative Support
Qualifications:
– Proficient in Google Apps, Docs, Sheets, Forms, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access
– Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
– Apple OSX and Microsoft Windows
– Certified Therapy Animal Handler Since 2010 (Pet Partners ID#80515)
– The New York City Department of Health, Certified in Food Protection 1998
– NationalCPRFoundation Certified CPR, AED & First-Aid. #ED2F65. Exp 2023
– U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Food Service Certified 2017
– ServSafe Food Handler 2019
– ServSafe Delivery Course CoVid-19, 2020
– ServSafe Takeout Course CoVid-19, 2020
– ServSafe Reopening Guidance CoVid-19, 2020
– U.S. Coast Guard Aux Annual Sanitation/Food Safety Certified 2019/2020/2021
NYU Langone Health Certifications:
– PMI Certified in Project Management – PDUs 15.00 (2014)
– Building Fire Safety/EAP Warden 2014
– Certified in Medical Terminology 2005
– General Compliance Annual Training 2014
– HIPAA Privacy & Security 2014
– EH&S Fire Emergency Procedures 2013
– Emergency Management, Med Sled Training 2013
– Intro to Emergency Management 2013
Lynda.com Certifications:
– Foundations of Graphic Design History – License 3EDDCF
– Getting Started in Graphic Design – License D20B3E
– Insights on Graphic Design – License 4DD76C
– Project Management Fundamentals – PDUs 2.00 (2015)
– Managing Project Schedules – PDUs 1.5 (2015)
– Agile Project Management – PDUs 1.25 (2015)