Excel
Mark Cornelius
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Kimberley,Northen Cape
Summary
To establish myself in an environment where one can positively exchange my experiences, my field of studies and my potential to enhance and enrich myself and those around me. To apply my own knowledge and experience of the food, marketing and sales industry to an appropriate environment. I am passionate about people, I am target driven and set challenging, yet realistic goals for myself.
To be an active and efficient team player who can encourage colleagues and positively contribute to client’s expectations.
My experience in different fields and working areas have developed my skills and style to the following expertise:
∗ Good communication skills
∗ Very good problem solving skills
∗ Strategic planning
∗ Ability to achieve immediate and long-term goals
∗ Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
∗ Exceptional organizational skills
∗ Good Computer literate
∗ Well-disciplined with high standards and values.
Knowledgeable Solutions Specialist well-versed in current industry, market and product trends. Excellent communication, multitasking and organizational abilities. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
36
36
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Guitar Teacher
Krüger Guitar
Kimberley, Northen Cape
02.2022 - Current
- Responsibilities Giving guitar classes of all ages
- Teaching all guitar techniques, reading of tablature
- Practical training, theory, lessons on equipment
- Assessed each student's playing talent to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
- Taught students how to clean, polish, dress frets, tighten screws and properly store guitar in case.
- Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
- Created custom lesson plans for students, advised on equipment purchases and assigned personalized homework to maximize learning and enhance lesson plans.
- Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Created relaxed environment and built strong rapport with students and families, resulting in more productive lessons.
Solutions Specialist/ technician
No limits telecoms
Kimberley, Northen Cape
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Selling of all types of telecommunication products, cctv
- Systems, office solutions(printers, computers,internet)
- Fixing of printers, telephone systems
- Installation of printers,
- Network systems and cctv.
- Implemented corrective actions to fix root causes of various issues.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and efficiently to enhance overall customer satisfaction ratings.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management on complex issues for senior leadership.
- Worked closely with senior leadership to complete projects and solve complex issues on strict schedules and budgets.
- Implemented corrective actions to fix root causes of various issues
- Increased revenue by 45% to provide top product quality control and eliminate downtown
Executive chef
Bliss Coffee Roastery
Kimberley, Northen Cape
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Planning of menu, training of staff, ordering of equipment,
- Food Costing, organizing of kitchen
- Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
- Oversaw business operations, inventory control and customer service for restaurant.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests.
- Initiated training for new team members on culinary techniques to improve productivity and increase kitchen workflows.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests.
- Verified compliance in preparation of menu items and customer special requests
- Increased profits and efficiency 30% by building optimal inventory control model
Owner
Custom Genetics
Kimberley, Northen Cape
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Selling of supplements, healthy meals and gym apparel
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Founded and managed custom genetics business, growing revenue to R 200000 in first year
Financial Planner
Sanlam
Kimberley, Northen Cape
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Marketing, planning and analyzing, selling of risk, savings,
- Wills, investment planning
- Curriculum Vitae Of
- Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
- Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop financial plan.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Drafted comprehensive financial plan to offer recommendations and supporting data.
- Established and deepened existing client relationships through complex financial planning.
- Assisted clients in making beneficial and strategic decisions regarding investments, low-cash financing and sourcing overseas partners.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
Production Manager
Piemans, RCL
Kimberley, Northen Cape
04.2011 - 12.2015
- Product Line Manager for Pieman’s
- Quality Control, managing competitions, retain clients, budgets, targets
- Pushing sales
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Assessed manufacturing processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
Pastry Chef
Ebony & Boulders Lodge, Singita Sabi Sand, Zimbabwe
5 Star Exclusive Lodge
Sabi sands , Mpumalanga
04.2010 - 03.2011
- All pastry items, breads, desserts, ice creams etc
- For both
- Kitchens
- Catered mainly for overseas tourists, delivered very high standards and work of exceptional quality at all times
- Extensive working hours applied, high volumes and pressure
- Aligned seasonal promotions with ingredient availability to maximize profits.
- Oversaw purchasing, storage and use of kitchen supplies.
- Maintained well-organized mise en place to keep work consistent.
- Personalized creations for holidays, weddings, graduations and personal events.
- Cycled menus to keep offerings fresh and interesting for customers.
- Collaborated with vendors and suppliers to obtain quality recipe ingredients while adhering to company budgets.
- Produced innovative menu offerings to promote company awareness and customer satisfaction.
- Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Determined quantity of product to prepare for next day operation by maintaining detailed production schedule.
- Produced up to 100 pastries, cakes, breads and other desserts each day.
- Developed new products based on seasonal ingredients, holidays and dessert trends.
Restaurant Manager / Head Chef
Broad water, Douglas
Douglas, Northen Cape
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Training of kitchen staff, Menu planning, costing,
- Stock control, supplies.
- Developed, implemented and managed business plans to promote profitable food and beverage sales.
- Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies.
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures and performance strategies.
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
- Conducted health, safety and sanitation process evaluations to identify and remedy any violations immediately.
- Purchased adequate quantities of food, beverages, equipment and supplies
Assistant Pastry Chef
Oceania Cruise Lines
Oceania cruises, America
04.2008 - 11.2008
- On board Insignia cruise liner, Preparation, cooking, plating – all pastries, desserts, sauces
- Very long working hours applied under difficult working circumstances
- Curriculum Vitae Of
- Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Produced allergy-friendly gluten-, dairy- and egg-free variations of classic recipes.
- Created specialty menus and portfolios to showcase custom designed cakes and desserts, boosting overall sales.
- Oversaw pastry coolers and storage areas to monitor ingredient and supply inventory levels.
- Utilized pastry blenders, wire whisks and sifters to combine measured ingredients into bowls.
Education
National Senior Certificate (Gr 12) -
Adamantia High School
Kimberley 01.1999 - 12.2003
City & Guilds - Chef Training
Olive Chef School
Bloemfontein 01.2004 - 01.2007
Diploma - food preparation & Cooking
Olive Chef School
Bloemfontein 01.2004 - 12.2007
Diploma - Professional Cordon Bleu Cooking
Olive Chef School
Bloemfontein 01.2004 - 12.2007
N4 Communication N4 Computer practice -
Northern Cape College
Kimberley 01.2005 - 12.2005
City & Guilds Certificate in Professional Cordon Bleu Cooking Certificate in Culinary Art -
Olive Chef School
Bloemfontein 01.2004 - 01.2023
I Tefl Course Des 2022 - CurrentTeaching English As A Foreign Language Training -
I And I Tefl Course
Online 12.2022 - Current
Skills
Installation and repair specialist
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Documented and resolved computer issues which led to no company money loss.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of new and improved pastries.
- Documented and resolved issues which led to happy customers.
- Achieved new results by introducing POS system for the restaurant and helped to cut costs and safe money.
Software
Powerpoint
Word
POS software
Hunting, rock climbing, socializing
I love to go hunt with friends and family.
Rock climbing has been a passion of mine for a lot years and still love doing it when a get the chance.
When ever I have time I would have some friends over and have a barbeque on the weekends.
Referees
Name Contact
Foodcorp
Johan Oliver 082 921 3030
Adamantia High School 084 840 2511
Krüger Guitar Classes
Maruis Kruger 071 322 6427
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
I Tefl Course Des 2022 - CurrentTeaching English As A Foreign Language Training -
I And I Tefl Course
12.2022 - Current
Guitar Teacher
Krüger Guitar
02.2022 - Current
Solutions Specialist/ technician
No limits telecoms
03.2021 - 12.2022
Executive chef
Bliss Coffee Roastery
08.2020 - 01.2021
Owner
Custom Genetics
06.2017 - 08.2020
Financial Planner
Sanlam
01.2016 - 05.2017
Production Manager
Piemans, RCL
04.2011 - 12.2015
Pastry Chef
Ebony & Boulders Lodge, Singita Sabi Sand, Zimbabwe
5 Star Exclusive Lodge
04.2010 - 03.2011
Restaurant Manager / Head Chef
Broad water, Douglas
01.2009 - 03.2010
Assistant Pastry Chef
Oceania Cruise Lines
04.2008 - 11.2008
N4 Communication N4 Computer practice -
Northern Cape College
01.2005 - 12.2005
City & Guilds - Chef Training
Olive Chef School
01.2004 - 01.2007
Diploma - food preparation & Cooking
Olive Chef School
01.2004 - 12.2007
Diploma - Professional Cordon Bleu Cooking
Olive Chef School
01.2004 - 12.2007
City & Guilds Certificate in Professional Cordon Bleu Cooking Certificate in Culinary Art -
Olive Chef School
01.2004 - 01.2023
National Senior Certificate (Gr 12) -
Adamantia High School
01.1999 - 12.2003
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