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Certification
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David Fake

Hummelstown

Summary

Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

That BBQ Guy
11.2021 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Implemented marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.

Field Tech 1

VTM Services
11.2023 - 01.2024

Field tech apprentice program designed to train tech's in weights and measures, as well as inspection and calibration, of propane bob tails and pumping stations.

Cook

MoMo BBQ Company
05.2020 - 11.2023
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Owner

Karaoke by David James
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
  • Managed financial aspects of the business, including budgeting, financial reporting, and tax preparation.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Warehouse Lead

Lane Ryan Auctions
05.2016 - 06.2018
  • Trained employees on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse, pick-up's of customer items and set-up's of weekly actions.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and display items for auction.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and sorted cargo as part of accurate and efficient weekly auctions.

Bartender

Ted's
03.2014 - 05.2016
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.

Business Manager

Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson
05.2003 - 11.2013
  • Secured motorcycle financing for our customers through multiple vendors.
  • Executed required state documentation, including titles, liens and registrations.
  • Sales of insurance, GAP, and extended warranties.
  • Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.

Education

Associate of Arts - Fine Art Photography, Small Business Management

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Sit down and stand-up forklift operation
  • Manual and powered pallet jack operation

Certification

Servsafe Food Protection Manager Certification valid through 1/18/2027

Interests

I have a comprehensive knowledge of BBQ and smoking with a passion for using the smokers, sauces and seasoning in unconventional applications I'm currently working on 6 BBQ sauces and 1 slaw sauce for commercial production

Timeline

Field Tech 1

VTM Services
11.2023 - 01.2024

Owner

That BBQ Guy
11.2021 - Current

Cook

MoMo BBQ Company
05.2020 - 11.2023

Owner

Karaoke by David James
07.2018 - 07.2021

Warehouse Lead

Lane Ryan Auctions
05.2016 - 06.2018

Bartender

Ted's
03.2014 - 05.2016

Business Manager

Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson
05.2003 - 11.2013

Servsafe Food Protection Manager Certification valid through 1/18/2027

Associate of Arts - Fine Art Photography, Small Business Management

Harrisburg Area Community College
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