EDUCATION
December 86 | Bachelor of Science, Business
University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA |
May 89 | Associates Degree, Specialized Technology
Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts
Certification in Safety, Sanitation and Nutrition | Pittsburgh, PA |
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EMPLOYMENT April 99- Present | The Liberty Street Cafe
Chef/Owner | Key West, FL |
June 97-
Dec 98 | Planet Hollywood
Executive Chef
Member of Opening Team. Maintained menu and staffing requirements inaccordance with corporate specifications while attaining highest level of food quality by independent shoppers. Assisted in constuction of Excel-based theoretical model for weekly food-costing. |
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June 96-
Present | Cyberconch Zine
Subscription/Database Manager and Columnist
"The Zine of the Conch Republic" with weekly circulation to 54 countries. | Key West, FL |
March 94-
June 97 | Lower Florida Keys Health System
Daily planning and production of Patient and Staff food service including special diabetic, renal, hepatic and purine restricted diets. | KeyWest, FL |
December 93-
December 94 | Kelly's Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery
Executive Chef
Designed, opened and operated high volume restaurant for actress Kelly McGillis. | Key West, FL |
October 92-
January 93 | La Te Da
Executive Chef
Reopened local historic landmark with cuisine utilizing self-styled Thai/French cuisine. | Key West, FL |
December 89-
October 92 | Cafe Marquesa
Executive Sous Chef
Opened and operated small, fine dining establishment with daily created menus featuring New World Cuisine. | KeyWest, FL |
March 89-
December 89 | The Reach
Morning and evening kitchen supervisor of large resort.Employee payroll, banquet menu planning daily restaurant operation and inventory control. | KeyWest, FL |