1. Jamie A. Finkelstein
121 Putnam Pike
Chepachet, RI 02814
Voice Mail (617) 733-2070 Email: jfinkelstein@westerly.k12.ri.us
EXPERIENCE
Westerly High School, Westerly Rhode Island, October 2006- Present
Culinary Arts/Hospitality /Baking & Pastry Instructor
• Teaching culinary arts in vocational and industrial manner
• Implemented a new course in hospitality, and Baking & Pastry
• Executed the creation and the opening of the Highland Grille Café, a student run restaurant/cafe
• Facilitated catering jobs with students for the National Honors Society, 80’s track meet, faculty
meetings, breakfast and lunches for the Superintendent, weddings, birthday parties, Arts Alive, and
off site catering events.
• Prepared and executed the food for the Supper Table at Tower Street Community Center biweekly
since March of 2013
• Participated in the annual Rotary Club Chowder Cook Off and placed first in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015,
& 2016 and received Chef’s Choice Award 2014, 2015, & 2016
• Participated in the Olde Mystic Village Chowder Cook off, won 2nd
place out of 24 restaurants (people
choice award), and won best use of regional ingredients 2014
• Participated in the Olde Mystic Village Chowder Cook off, won 2nd
place out of 22 restaurants (people
choice award), and won best use of regional ingredients, heartiest chowder, and most creative
chowder 2015
• Participated in the Olde Mystic Village Chowder Cook off, won 1st place out of 20 restaurants (people
choice award),
• Participated the Newport Chowder cook off, was the first school to ever compete in the competition.
• Operated and managed the concession stand at Trombino Little League Field for the 2015 spring
baseball season
• Participated in Cookie Smack Down December of 2013
• Granted district position of Technology Liaison for Springbrook Elementary school for Westerly Public
School
• Member and co-advisor of FBLA/Skills USA
• Implementing the integration of the Highland Grille Seafood Chowder and Lobster Bisque a
McQuade’s Market Place in Westerly RI
Charles Shea High School, Pawtucket Rhode Island, August 2005 – October 2006
Family Consumer Science Teacher/Math Teacher
• Thought Introduction to Food and Nutrition, and Interior Design
• Executed and assisted in the development of lunch program for teachers
• Facilitated catering jobs with students for the National Honors Society, Open House, Honors Nights,
and United States Department of Education Visit
Starwood Hotel & Resorts Worldwide Inc., Sheraton Braintree Hotel Braintree, MA 4/00-November 2006
Banquet Manager/Food and Beverage Manager
• Promoted from Assistant Banquet Manager to Banquet Manager after one year
• Executed daily tactical procedures, weekly scheduling and payroll for more than 40 employees of the
banquet department.
• Resolved daily operational problems through consistent monitoring of banquet operations to ensure
an optimal level of service. Developed a training manual to be used in the new hire integration
process and as a tool for performance evaluation of existing employees.
• Organized a motivational rally within the hotel to improve the Guest Satisfaction Score. Guest
Satisfaction score increased from 7.60 to 8.05. Led a similar rally for 90 employees at a sister hotel.

2. • Supervised Human Resources in the banquet area to retain and motivate associates by training,
empowerment, and by providing open communication vehicles
• Optimized the workflow by reviewing schedules, equipment, supplies and demand to ensure quality
customer service. Reduced expenditures by 40 man-hours per week.
EDUCATION
Providence College, Providence RI
• Masters in Administration Education, Present
Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI
• Master in Business, Hospitality, May 2005
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Food Service Education, February 2000
• Bachelor of Science, Food Service Management, February 1998
• Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts, May 1996
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
• Manager of the Third Quarter 2001 & 2002
• Manager of the Year 2003
• Six Sigma trained as Green Belt
• Received Junior Achievement recognition
• Advisor for Skills USA & FBLA
• Advisor for Food and Beverage for Skills USA/VICA during student teaching
• Received the Future Business Leaders of America scholarship
• Proficient in HSI, Remanco, Delphi, Micro’s, GEAC software, Microsoft, and School Fusion
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Servsafe Manager Certified
• RI Hospitality Teacher of the Year 2015-2016
• Servsafe Manager instructor/proctor
• Servsafe Alcohol instructor/proctor
• NRA certified instructor/proctor
• Manage First Certified Proctor and Instructor
• Prostart Certified Instructor
• Servsafe Allergy Certified
• Teacher Certification in Vocational Culinary Arts
• CPR/First Aid
• Student Teaching Certification Cranston West Career and Technical Center
• Property Trainer for “Sheraton Cares for You”