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Jeff Brehmer Resume 2016 Sales
- 1. JEFF BREHMER 206 AshleyAve. Woodland,CA 95695 jeffreybob55@hotmail.com (p) 530 662-4074 (c) 530 723-8250 OBJECTIVE To apply my sales,administrative and management experience combined with culinary training in a branded foodservice product or sales and marketing position. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Chef and Director of Nutrition Cache Creek Lodge December 2010 – June 2016 Woodland, CA December 2010 – June 2016 Monthly menu planning and food preparation five days a week for 35-40 person adult residential facility. Supervised client assistants and company purchasing activities. Lead monthly nutrition education and cooking demonstration events to promote healthy eating habits. Sales Representative 2008-2009 RSI Drilling Woodland,CA Presented services to environmental consultant groups at ‘brown bag’ meetings and conferences. Prepared cost estimates and ad vised consultants forenvironmental site investigation and geotechnical drilling projects statewide. Managed environmental remediation and investigation projects from start to finish. Sales Representative 2006-2008 Global Machinery West Sacramento, CA Expanded Northern California sales territory for a variety of underground construction equipment. Demonstrated equipment and collaborated with manufacturers on sales calls and promotional events.Sold and rented equipment to public works agencies,utilities, contractors and rental yards. 2004-2005 Account Executive Titan-PME Equipment Sales Sacramento, CA Developed existing Northern California territory for petroleum equipment distributor. Served the ongoing supply needs of petroleum service contractors, general contractors and petroleum retailers. Environmental Sales Consultant 2000-2003 Environmental Chemical Solutions Northern California Persuaded small business,corporate and government customers to use an innovative and environmentally responsible,new hazardous spill cleanup program. Conducted start up and ongoing training for corporate customers and consulted with county environmental health regulators. In spite of being new to the industry, received New Account Production Award in 2001. Chain Sales Representative 1998-2000, 1992-1993 Southern Wine & Spirits San Francisco Bay Area, CA Sold and merchandised portfolio of wine, liquor and beer brands in a variety of grocery store accounts.Enhanced sales by developing kosher, ethnic and regional brands.Award winning sales performance on secondary brands. Northern California Sales Representative 1994 Rodney Strong Vineyards Windsor, CA Doubled chain grocery store sales in one year. Worked with distributor representatives,management and store purchasing agents to build sales volume. Represented company at trade events.
- 2. CULINARY EXPERIENCE Chef andDirector of Nutrition, Cache Creek Lodge, Woodland, CA, December 2010 – June 2016 Culinary Instructor, Food Bank of Yolo County, Woodland,CA 2010-2012 Design and present monthly food and technique cooking classes re fresh pasta,baked goods,knife skills, seafood,ethnic cuisines and more. Sous Chef, A Taste for the Senses Catering Company, Sacramento, CA, 2011-Present Assisted company owner, Chef Arturo Vargas, with catered Weddings,Anniversaries, Fundraisers, Business meetings and other events.Prepared fresh-food dishes from grilled meats and seafood,salads and salsas,and other. COOKING CONSULTANCY Recipe Development Consultant, World Finer Foods, Bloomfield, NJ, 2013-present Cook/Culinary Extern, St John's Retirement Village, August 2010-September 2010, Woodland, CA Recipe Development Consultant, Cache Creek Foods, Woodland, CA 2012-present Cook/Culinary Extern August 2010-September 2010 www.sjrv.org St John'sRetirement Village Woodland,CA Cut, sliced or chopped vegetables for daily service of 100 to 130 residents and employees. Sliced deli meats and cheeses for daily service. Prepared hot and cold sandwiches and salads as well as fried foods and eggs.Trimmed and cleaned chicken and beef products.Marked a variety of meats, chicken, tri-tip, beef roasts,and hamburger patties for later roasting and service. Prepared Roux, sauces and soups fordaily use. Served dinner daily in convalescent hospital,including mechanical chopped,special portion and pureed diets. Manager/Saute Cook LoCoco's Restaurant Berkeley, CA Managed procurement, inventory and food prep. Prepared a variety of sautés and cream sauces to order as well as tossed Sicilian style pizzas as required. Kitchen Steward and Cook Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Berkeley, CA Directed food service program for 40+ member fraternity house.Developed menus, procured all food and supplies,managed annual budget,and directed assistants.Prepared dinner 5 days a week, and as needed for special events. EDUCATION Professional Culinary Arts Certificate, September 2010, Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy, Sacramento, CA Serve-Safe Certified February, 2010, 2015 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, University of California, Berkeley 1990 COMMUNITYSERVICE ‘The Gathering’ Families First, Davis, CA 2006-2008. Developed, contributed to and participated in weekly spiritual encouragement session for residential facility for children in crisis. Habitat for Humanity golf tournament, Wild Wings Golf Course, Woodland,CA 2009. Assisted with set up and tear down of charity golf tournament.