1. John Bourassa
1808 Henbert, West Bloomfield, MI 48324
734.231.4707 jbouras1@emich.edu
Summary of Qualifications
 Sales experience from a young age with a knowledge of various restaurant settings
 Strongly person oriented and outgoing creating a sense of trust in others
 Proficient skills with computers including Microsoft Office programs
Education
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI: General Business Major; Fall 2013-Present:
Current GPA 3.48
Oakland Community College, Bloomfield Hills, MI: Business Major/Culinary Arts Minor;
Fall 2010-Spring 2013
Oakland Community College, Bloomfield Hills, MI: Business Major/Culinary Arts Minor;
Fall 2008-Spring 2009
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI: Environmental Studies Major/Business
Minor; Fall 2006-Spring 2008
WorkExperience
Line Cook, Champps Americana, West Bloomfield, MI
Fall 2014-Summer 2015
Duties included:
Working fry all stations of the line
Training employees in different areas of the kitchen
Ensuring completion of prep before and during service; and
Multitasking and assisting with general kitchen maintenance
Line Cook, The Quarter Bistro, Ann Arbor, MI
Fall 2013- Fall 2014
Responsibilities included:
Working all stations of the line
Preparing food for dinner service and large banquets
Creating weekly specials and menu ideas
Line Cook, Champps Americana, West Bloomfield, MI
Fall 2011-Summer 2013
Duties included:
Working fry and sandwich stations
Ensuring completion of prep before and during service; and
Multitasking and assisting with general kitchen maintenance

2. Sous Chef, Kodiak Creek Inn, Commerce Township, MI
Winter 2009-Winter 2010
Began as Dishwasher and progressed to Sous Chef.
After learning kitchen basics responsibilities included:
Ensuring completion of all prep before service time
Working all stations including sauté, grill, fryer, garde manger, etc.
Inventorying and rotating stock
Developing menu items and creating daily specials
Assisting co-workers with general kitchen maintenance; and
Ensuring safe food handling practices of staff
Furniture Sales Associate, Big Lots!, Farmington, MI
Summer 2008-Summer 2009
Duties included:
Selling furniture and home décor items
Assisting customers with selecting appropriate items to suit their needs
Assembling furniture and setting up displays
Unloading supply trucks and inventorying stock; and
Cash Handling
Sales Clerk
Keck Hardware, Trenton, MI
Summer 2007
Responsibilities included:
Assisting customers with products and helping troubleshoot home improvement issues
Cashing handling; and
Unloading incoming inventory, restocking shelves and pricing items for sale.
References Happily upon Request