Brandon Arambula Retana
Mesa
Summary
Dynamic culinary and marketing student with hands-on experience at Dobson High School. Proven knife skills and a strong growth mindset led to enhanced food presentation and successful marketing campaigns. Adept at collaborating with diverse teams, I consistently improved student engagement and contributed to successful campus events through effective problem-solving and teamwork.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Culinary Student
Dobson High School
- Developed a strong understanding of food safety procedures, resulting in consistently maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.
- Developed leadership abilities through organizing and leading cooking workshops for school staff lunches.
- Mastered essential kitchen equipment operation, ensuring safe and proper usage for optimal results.
- Enhanced culinary skills by participating in various hands-on cooking courses and workshops.
- Refined plating techniques to enhance visual appeal, improving overall dining experience for guests during school-hosted events.
- Supported catering efforts for campus events such as fundraisers, meetings, or receptions by assisting in menu planning, prep work, cooking, serving, setup, or teardown responsibilities when required.
Marketing Strategy Student
Dobson High School
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities for product promotion and positioning.
- Enhanced brand visibility by executing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Researched and evaluated markets and products.
- Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations on low visibility products to enhance sales.
Tutor
Dobson High School
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, helping students improve their writing and problem-solving skills.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence, and build important learning skills.
Education
Dobson High School
Mesa, Az Skills
- Knife skills
- Food presentation
- Kitchen safety
- Sanitation practices
- Temperature control
- Customer engagement
- Product marketing
- Problem-solving skills
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Growth mindset
- Efficient multitasking
Certification
- ServeSafe Certified - 12/18/2024- 12/18/2029
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Culinary Student
Dobson High School
Marketing Strategy Student
Dobson High School
Tutor
Dobson High School
Dobson High School
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