Rick Simpson is seeking a long-term, full-time position where he can apply his extensive skills. He has over 15 years of experience in restaurant management, commercial fishing, and carpet cleaning. Most recently, he worked for 15 years as the manager, dishwasher and server at Vallarta's Mexican Food in Pismo Beach, where he was responsible for business performance and overseeing employees. He has also maintained commercial fishing boats and caught and sold seafood.
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OBJECTIVE
[Looking for a long term full time job where I can apply my extensive skills and knowledge to the
position for which I am hired.
WORK OF EXPERIENCE
[ Jan 2001-Nov-2015 ] [ Vallarta’s Mexican Food ] [ Pismo beach,
Ca]
[Manger, dishwasher and sever
Taking responsibility for the business performance of the restaurant.
Analyzing and planning restaurant sales levels and profitability.
Preparing reports at the end of the shift/week, including staff control, food control
and sales.
Planning and coordinating menus.
Ensuring that all employees adhere to the company's uniform standards.
Maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety.
Preparing cash drawers and providing petty cash as required.
Helping in any area of the restaurant when circumstances dictate
[ June 1997-Jan 2001 ] [ American Carpet Cleaning ] [ Nipomo,
Ca]
[Carpet technician
Assisted the Crew Chief in all duties necessary to provide quality carpet and
upholstery cleaning; or tile and grout cleaning.
Set up the van at the job site using the proper set-up procedures.
Productively and safely move furniture to prepare the homefor cleaning.
Assisted in cleaning when Crew Chief is performing other job responsibilities.
Accounted for and return all cleaning tools and cleaning agents, hoses, chemicals, etc.
to the truck before departure from the customer’s home.
[ Jan 1990-June 1997 ] [ Slo Port Fishing ] [ Slo, Ca]
Commercial fishermen and sales
Creating and executing plans for department sales, profit and staff development.
Maintained engines, fishing gear, and other on-board equipment; and perform minor
repairs.
Hired qualified crew members, and assign their duties.
Removed catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance
with legal size.
Overseen the purchase of supplies, gear, and equipment such as fuel, netting, and
cables.
Participate in wildlife management, disease control, and research activities.
Estimate costs of operations and plan fishing season budgets accordingly.