1. Ross A. Ratkowski___________________________
604 Taylor St. 731-332-1264 (C)
Dresden TN, 38225 rosaratk1@gmail.com
Career Objective__________________________________________________
To apply the education and work experience I have gained to help a company move forward into the
future, to work in a global company and work anywhere in the world. Additionally to pass on the
information taught to me through mentorships and teaching.
EDUCATION_____________________________________________________
The University of Tennessee at Martin
College of Business and Public; AASCB Accredited Martin, Tennessee
Masters of Business Administration
Graduation Date: May 5, 2012
The University of Tennessee at Martin
College of Business and Public; AASCB Accredited Martin, Tennessee
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Graduation date: December 19, 2009
Major: Management
Pertinent Coursework:
Operations Management, Labor Relations Management, Human Resource Management,
Business Policy, Consumer Behavior, Business Communications.
EXPERIENCE____________________________________________________
The University of Tennessee at Martin Martin, Tennessee
Adjunct Professor of Hospitality Management January 2016- present
Created and designed Culinary Arts classes at UTM. Started classes from scratch, worked to create goals
and objects for the courses and the concentration of Hospitality Management within the school of Family
and Consumer Design.
Sodexho Inc., Martin, Tennessee
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Executive Chef May 2014-Present
Supervise all aspects of food production including menu planning and food preparation to ensure client
satisfaction and retention for the Company. Serve as technical expert and trainer for other chefs. In 2014
opened $3.6 million Dining Hall renovation. Successfully opened and operated new stations that we
gained access to 7 days before opening the dining hall. Worked toward and was successful at making
Sodexo UTM dining a showcase Account that was used to highlight the Quality of Sodexo Construction
and Food Services to potential and existing clients. Traveled with Global Chef India to support other
Accounts so that The Global Chef program was successful at all stops. Travel to other units to assist with
high value events as support Chef, including the VIP dinner at Freed-Hardeman University.

2. Sodexho Inc., Martin, Tennessee
The University of Tennessee at Martin
Catering Chef 2008 – 2010, August 2013- present
Prepare and finish all food for catering, write menus and manage fellow employees to ensure food is
presentable and served on time. Work with Executive Chef and Catering manager to maintain
synchronicity between Kitchen and Front of House employees.
Taylor Automotive Group Martin, Tennessee
Car Sales Consultant June 2012-August 2013
Assist customers with selecting the proper vehicle that meets their needs and desires. Maintain high level
of customer service through the entire automobile experience from sales to service.
Dairymen’s Inc. Boulder Junction, Wisconsin
Sous Chef Summer 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Oversee and assist in the preparation of food. Delegate work to fellow employees and keep the entire
team motivated. Work to maintain a creative and enjoyable workplace for all employees. Work with
Management from multiple departments for the correct transfer of information and products.
Minocqua Brewing Co. Minocqua, Wisconsin
Assistant Brewer Summer, 2010
Assist in all aspects of the brewing process. Organize the brewing, transferring and serving of beer to
ensure that all beers are at peak quality and available to customers.
Cowboy’s Café Martin, Tennessee
Line Cook Winter 2006, 2007
Oversee and assist in the preparation of food. Ensure that food is properly cook in a timely manner.
Caribou Lodge Bessemer, Michigan
Sous Chef, Assistant Dining Room Manager Winter 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Prepare and serve food, write menus, assist in scheduling for kitchen and dining room personnel, oversee
cash register and money transfers. Cook Wait tables and bartend as needed per shift.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES__________________________________________
• Member of UTM Rodeo Team
• Member of UTM Cross Country and Track Team
• Graduated Cum Laude
References available upon request