Alexia Parker
Lakewood
Summary
Dynamic Account Manager with a proven track record at CORE Colorado, excelling in account development and customer training. Cultivated strong client relationships, resulting in a 36% increase in sales. Skilled in preparing contracts and fostering loyalty through effective communication, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
High-performing Chef offering 8 years of professional kitchen experience. Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Talent for building streamlined, cohesive teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Manager
CORE Colorado
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
Paratransit Driver
Transdev
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Performed basic repairs and maintenance actions to keep vehicle working at peak performance.
- Maintained full understanding of local roads and traffic patterns.
- Worked different route every day based on changing passenger locations and destinations.
- Transported customers to and from Chosen locations.
Head Chef
Rosemark Senior Living
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
- Hired, managed, and trained kitchen staff.
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity, and presentation.
- Obtained fresh, local ingredients to lower grocery costs.
Manager on Duty
Dollar General
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct, and attendance reliability.
- Trained employees in essential job functions.
- Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards, and service efficiency.
- Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support, and maintaining composure and professionalism.
Catering Chef
Epicurean Catering
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Met face-to-face with clients of diverse backgrounds to discuss specific needs and considerations, designing unique garnishes, table settings and plate displays to suit each group's theme.
- Conceptualized menus to account for dietary restrictions, food allergies and personal requests.
- Crafted exciting catering options for clients.
- Sampled each dish for quality control prior to serving, identifying mistakes and solving immediately.
Prep Chef
Village At Belmar
03.2017 - 06.2018
- Observed different kitchen chefs' preparation of sauces, breads, and other items to gain knowledge in diverse cooking and baking techniques.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Ordered new ingredients and supplies to meet expected needs.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO03-2020
Skills
- Customer training
- Trend forecasting
- Account development
- Preparing contracts
- Safety and sanitation regulations
- Special diets
- Supply management
- Portion control
- Eldercare experience
- Clean driving record
- Radio communication
- Menu design
- Dish preparation
- Food spoilage prevention
- Plating and presentation
- Banquets and catering
Timeline
Account Manager
CORE Colorado
05.2024 - 11.2024
Paratransit Driver
Transdev
05.2023 - 02.2024
Head Chef
Rosemark Senior Living
12.2022 - 04.2023
Manager on Duty
Dollar General
07.2020 - 06.2021
Catering Chef
Epicurean Catering
02.2019 - 09.2020
Prep Chef
Village At Belmar
03.2017 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
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