Resume

DeMarco Ward

Oak Park, MI 48237

313-207-0019

OBJECTIVE: To secure a position as valued member of your company as a cook and to use my skills, work ethic, and leadership ability.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Confident in making independent decisions, as well as easily and accurately able to follow direction.
Proven skill in persistence to solve customer or work related issues.
Personable and persuasive in communicating effectively with various customersfrom different cultures and economic levels.
Well organized and able to meet specific times lines.
Self-motivated as well as capable of motivating others.
Over 6 years as a Carpenter in the U.S. Army
Over 3 years of professional experience in management.

EDUCATION:

Continuing Education
2010-2014 Pursuing Bachelor of Science at EasternMichigan University
Emphasis on Communication, Minor in Hotel and Restaurant Management Minor
Current Student Michigan Art Institute Pursuing Associate in Culinary

SKILLS:

Communication
Active skill in listening and adapting to communication of diverse people.
Effectively communicated among co-workers and supervisors.
Strengthen team efforts by establishing goals and leading by example.

Leadership
Supervised and trained team of 8 employees.
Oversaw work of junior employees, ensuring all work was completed on schedule.
Formally recognized by senior management with the U.S.Army for effective team leadership during a high stress deployment.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Corporal Team Leader/Member, U.S. Army Reserves, Southfield, MI, 2010-Present
Corporal Team Leader/Member, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX, 2005-2009
Valet Attendant, MGM Grand Casino, Detroit, MI 2005
Papa Romanos Pizza, Oak Park, MI 2003-2009

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Successfully instructed, supervised, and motivated the performance of groups of 4-10 employees increasing morale and overall production
Maintained monthly reports of employees’ progression and documented areas of improvement, as well as areas where they excelled.
Conducted meetings with higher management to discuss tactics and measures to improve productivity, resulting in promotions and awards.
Coordinated and administered the daily work assignments for staff members by delegating tasks ensuring the completion of daily objectives.
Mediated between customers, employees and management to ensure healthy relationships and incomparable service.
Implemented and enforced proper completion of projects by periodically reviewing progress of employees.