Octavia L. Jackson8864 Habersham Drive ∙ Jonesboro, GA 30238 ∙ sistarvirtue@gmail.com ∙ 678.832-3266

OBJECTIVEExperienced culinary student seeking an exciting foodservice position where my knowledge, education

and experience in the hospitality industry can be enhanced and be an asset to your establishment.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & STRENGTHS Basic Knife Skills Knowledge of Mother Sauces, Roux’s and Stocks Knowledge of Classical Cooking Methods Teams Player and Customer Service Driven Knowledge of food Safety and Sanitation

EDUCATIONLe Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Atlanta, GA 07/2014-PresentAssociates Degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary ArtsAnticipated Graduation Date: February 2016

Columbus Technical College, Columbus, GA 12/2010Diploma: Certified Life and Health Insurance Specialist

Chattahoochee Valley Community College, Phenix City, AL 05/2009 – 05/2011Major: General Studies

WORK HISTORY Prep Cook, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Alpharetta, GA, 11/2014-Present

Washing, cutting ,and preparing vegetables for cooking Ensuring that ovens and steamers are ready for use. Preparing various savory side dishes and sauces according to recipe.

Teacher, Heir Corp, Inc., West Point, GA, 02/2013-06/2013 Provided care and teachings to children ranging from infancy to school age. Prepared lesson plans for each day.

Customer Service Specialist II, AFLAC, Columbus, GA, 11/2010-10/2012 Provided claims assistance to Aflac policyholders with various policies. Gave thorough details of finalized claims and performed data entry.

Care Assistant-PRN, East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL, 06/2010-11/2011 Provided direct care to Alzheimer's/Dementia senior residents under the direction of an RN in a

Specialty Care Assisted Living Facility. Adhered to all special details according to care plan designed by RN in charge.

Caregiver-PRN, Home Instead Senior Care, Auburn, AL, 04/2009-06/2010 Provided direct care, home helper services, and companionship to senior residents in their place

of residence. Executed great communication with supervisor and seniors' families regarding health.

Senior Account Management Specialist, InterCall, West Point, GA, 08/2004-08/2007 Implemented and maintained several accounts of various sales teams. Created various reports via spreadsheet per request.

CERTIFICATIONS Silver Career Readiness Certificate-Work Keys June 2010 GACE Certification-Paraprofessional August 2009