An introduction to Africa RISING phase 2 Program-wide approaches
Spencer M. Pingitore
1. 489 Kings Hwy, Wyandotte, MI 48192734-308-7935spencer.pingitore@gmail.com
Spencer M. Pingitore
Objective
To apply my strong analytical, problem resolution, and leadership skills for your company.
Experience
06/2015-11/2015 Blain’s Tree Experts Brownstown, MI
Ground Crew
Responsible for ensuring a safe work environment at alltimes while using chainsaws,chipper,
dragging brush,hauling logs, moving and parking vehicles,setting up tree lift,and dumping full
containers.
Maintain,clean,and safely store allequipment.
Assist in the processof safely trimming or removing treesin the downriver area.
Ensured allequipment wasin safe working condition:checking oiland gas for chainsaws,
greasing chipper daily,daily trailer inspection.
07/2014-05/2015 J. Alexander’s West Bloomfield, MI/
Toledo, OH
Manager
Contributed and helped manage highest week in salesforWest Bloomfield location.
Ability to lead shown through developing servers,ensuring 100% specifications for standardsof
service,and being directly involved with guest satisfaction or problem resolution with all
complaints.
Experience running a high volume food window.
Daily inventory counting and product quality inspections
Daily cash handling of bar and closing deposit drops.
M.I.T (Manager in Training)
13 week program designed to build and refine skills in order to manage a restaurant.
Trained in daily and weekly inventory counts including meat,produce,and products on hand.
Trained in various cutting techniquesfor meat,fish,and produce.
Responsible for learning and making allproducts in restaurant.
Trained in submitting invoices,writing checks,and daily administrative work.
On the floor training for talking with guests,handling difficult guests and problem resolution.
Server
Sales experience in highest quality food and wine in the casualdining restaurant industry.
Professionaland efficientservice to numerousbusiness clients during lunch and dinner.
Teamwork skills refined through strict training program for server training.
11/2012-07/2014 Carrabbas Italian Grill Southgate, MI
Server/Carside/Host/Server-Trainer
Demonstrates specific knowledge of people’sbehavioraltendencies by organizing and
implementing effective and efficient strategiesfor training new servers.
Transformsserverknowledge of beer,wine,and liquor by arranging and leading classroomsfor
servers.
Reconciles differencesbetween kitchen staff,wait staff,and guestsduring extreme duress and
stressfulsituations.
2. 734-308-7935spencer.pingitore@gmail.com
Spencer M. Pingitore
Establishes a rapportwith newguests,regulars,and staff that ensuresteamwork and 100% guest
satisfaction while achieving “blow you away” service.
Shows versatile knowledge of business management,demonstrated through leadership to the
staff, by effectively communicating specific company protocolin a daily setting.
06/2005-01/2012 Huron Forrest Camp CedarRidge Farmington Hills, MI
Program Director/Survival on the A u Sable River (S.O.A .R.) Team
Leader/Counselor
Coordinated and assumed totalresponsibility for various events,games,and activities for whole
camp as program director.
Diagnosed and developed solutions for camp problems as program director during morning staff
meetings while influencing staff to work together as a team and have fun.
As S.O.A.R.leader,insured the safety of every camperwhile demonstrating leadership and
technicalskills for surviving a week on the Au Sable River.This includes planning meals,stop
points, setting up camp,and emergency situations.
Enthusiastic and flexible:able to communicate effectively and connectwith parents,campers,and
staff and their own levels.
Taught valuable life skills as canoe instructor overseeing the training of campers and staff both in
the waterand on land.
Education
01/2013-08/2013 University of Michigan-Dearborn Dearborn, MI
Bachelor of Business A dministration-Finance and Marketing
Anticipated graduation upon completion of 4 semesters.
01/2006-12/2010 Rochester College Rochester Hills, MI
Bachelor of A rts-Music
Contracted Mid-West tour of personalband including:marketing,promotion,expenses,itinerary,
and lodging.
Oversawmultiple music projectsin recording studio at RochesterCollege:composition of music,
setup of allrecording equipment,editing,mixing and mastering.
Member of multiple music ensemblesfor guitar.
Member of 2006-07 Men’s Soccer USCAANationalChampionship team.
References
David A. Bajorek, Attorney at Law, Retired 25th District Ct Judge
P: 313-381-9701
Quran Karriem, Pastor
P: 313-799-2585
Michael Tehovnik, Proprietor Carrabba’s Italian Grill
P: 313-530-0195