Chandler

C. Ames
Martinsville, IN 47841 -PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE-
Chandlerames92@gmail.com
SCHEDULIING COORDINATOR/DISPATCHER • MIDWEST GENERATOR
+1 812 236-3704
SOLUTIONS • AUGUST 2023 – FEBRUARY 2024

Worked within the operation’s head-office connecting with potential

-CAREER OBJECTIVE- clientele, verbally and technologically encouraging
individual/commercial interests and dispatching the business’ Sales
Representative to the location of interest for said clientele (for meet &
Pursuit of a challenging position greet, information collection/etc.). All dispatching would be done within
within my field(s) of experience,
corroboration of the schedule I personally would build allotting clientele
that will enable great use of
availability and Sales Representative’s driving distance. (I would average
personal skills and abilities to the
4-5 booked clients Monday through Friday). I was also in charge of
fullest potential, for societal,
professional and personal growth. contacting and working with local legal offices (Counties/Townships) for
electrical/constructional permitting, which included corroborating with
local electrical operations for residential and commercial disconnects.
Additionally, I would schedule installations, due to being the one who
initialized first-contact permitting/disconnects, etc.
-SKILLS-
Created a number of professional, consumer-oriented and lucrative
• Retail/Customer Service
(technologically-sound) business advertisements for the company, as well
Experience
• Welcoming, Courteous & as easier ways for the clients/potentials to directly connect and
Well-spoken communicate with our operations (Website Building, OpenPhone
• Culinary Skills; Cuisine communications, etc.)
Versatility, Production
Quality & Care, Advanced
Knife Techniques
• ServSafe Certified Food
Safety Protection Manager SOUS CHEF OF CATERING/SUPERVISOR-LEAD • SODEXO •
• Proficient Management NOVEMBER 2021 – AUGUST 2023
• Merchandising
• AutoCAD Worked under Executive Chef (as second-in-command), with 15 other staff
• Machining
• Electrical/Equipment members (within catering’s operation) creating copious amounts of different
Maintenance cuisines, from buffet-style to extravagant 3-4 course meals, for our multi-
• Circuitry/Soldering cultural clients. Also single-handedly corrected/updated all forms, logs,
• Welding/Roofing/Carp- permits for operations (roughly 2 and ½ years worth of paperwork) within
entry/Construction the first few weeks of being brought into the operation. In addition, I also
volunteered myself to assist other “satellites” (Sodexo owned/ran sister-

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OPTICIAN/TECHNICIAN • U.S. VISION • FEBRUARY 2021 –

NOVEMBER 2021

Worked with licensed Optometrist to schedule/assist in optical eye-exams.

Conferred with patients regarding Prescription/Related optical needs;
Assisted in helping patients decide on optical frame desires/styles/brands.
Greatly assisted in creating an appropriate, welcoming and organized work
environment (privately and professionally). Helped usher in 800+ patients
into the operation. Also reorganized both front/back offices to better assist in
operation’s work-flow, in addition to immensely taking part in converting
patient file organization system from alpha to numeric order (i.e. last name to
reference number, in relation to iLogic operation system). Home Operating
Office consisting of 5,037 patients.

EXECUTIVE CHEF/KITCHEN MANAGER AND OPERATIONS MANAGER •

CORSAIR CAFÉ–MALAVOLTI AVIATION • SEPTEMBER 2020 –
JANUARY 2021

Successfully built fully-operational commercial kitchen/café from ground up.

Implemented self-made/taught recipes, dishes, and knowledge. Locally
sourced multiple varieties of food and beverage options (i.e. Local food and
coffee businesses). Hired, oversaw and worked beside staff of 12 outstanding
individuals. (Two of which being my Sous Chef and Chef de Parté).
Networked with multiple members of Terre Haute’s community.
Communicated regularly with Sysco regarding culinary needs/supplies.
Attained role of Café Operations Manager, overseeing payroll, scheduling
and other operational needs.

SUPERVISOR/EXPEDITOR/LINE-LEAD/SUSHI CHEF • BON APPETÎT

FOOD MANAGEMENT COMPANY • AUGUST 2016 – OCTOBER 2020

Oversaw many new additions to operations (including being a major role in

helping create a new eatery & experience within Rose-Hulman’s
community/dorms coined with the name ‘Rose Garden’). Ran and
maintained Sushi station (averaging around 300 rolls per service) and also
experienced in many different culinary cuisines and techniques (Italian,
Mediterranean, Asian, Continental). Expedited and worked as main line-
cook at Chauncey’s Café (serving +250 per service), located within Rose
Hulman’s community.

LABORER/CONTRACTOR OF CONSTRUCTION • H&B RESIDENTIAL LLC

• MAY 2016 – AUGUST 2016

Worked on various indoor/outdoor construction projects. Jobs consisting of

Electrical, Plumbing, Foundation/Landscaping, “Roofing/Siding,” as well as
welding and circuitry.

OPHTHALMIC LAB TECHNICIAN • EYE CARE EXPRESS •

AUGUST 2014 – APRIL 2016

Processed patient prescriptions and input prescription calculations within

CNC programming (using Optometric G2 Generator brand laboratory
equipment). Machined and crafted single-vision, bifocal, trifocal,
progressive, and executive bifocal lenses, and then edged/beveled said lenses
to their specifically chosen frames for patients; Networked with Carl Zeiss
and Shore Lens companies regarding product information, options, new and
upcoming additions, as well as ordering numerous products for the lab.

BARISTA/CASHIER • STARBUCKS • MAY 2012 – SEPTEMBER 2014

Crafted signature coffee and tea beverages, as well as food products within
the stores’ café. Inspire individuals and co-workers to work and grow within
others, both through simple connections in the workplace, and including
community involvement.

PRODUCT MERCHANDISER/INFLUENCER • PEPSI REFRESHMENT

SERVICES • JANUARY 2008 – SEPTEMBER 2011

Maintained store appearance and stocked merchandise, all pertaining various

Pepsi products throughout the Vigo, Clay counties and larger company chain
locations affiliated with the Pepsi Corporation. Forklift operation/pallet
loading and unloading while product merchandising at various locations.
Provided customer and company support while working with various retail
store managers/employee and potential businesses/sites within the
community.
-CERTIFICATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS-

• ServSafe Certified Food Safety Protection Manager

[Certification ID Number: 20009531]

• Took major role in the successful building/creation of Bon

Appetît’s (located at Rose-Hulman’s Campus) “Rose Garden”

• Hold the honor of taking part in Corsair Café’s ribbon-cutting

ceremony/induction, amongst many elected officials: including
Terre Haute’s Mayor Duke Bennett and the city’s Chamber of
Commerce.

-EDUCATION-

HONORS DIPLOMA • 2006-2010 • CLAY CITY JR/SR. HIGH SCHOOL

Graduated 3.7 G.P.A. -Participated in numerous School organizations/activities.
Experienced member of the Drum Line and Percussion Line (Pit) within school’s
marching band. Student-body elected-official (Student-Body Secretary) and class-
elected official of Student Council (Class Vice-President). Participated in numerous
clubs/extra-curricular activities: Science Olympiad, School Newspaper, School
Yearbook, Closed-Circuit Televised Announcements (CCTV), Winter Percussion,
Debate-Team, German Club, Spanish Club, Science Club, Psychology/Sociology
Club, Golf Team.

PARTIAL DEGREE (PSYCHOLOGY) • 2010-2012 • INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

-PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES-

▪ Julie Bayne – Office Manager, Midwest Generator Solutions, Martinsville, IN, (463) 256-0043

▪ Zachary Boggs – Commercial Air-Pilot, Republic Airways, Indianapolis, IN, (303) 916-3747

▪ Erik Hayes – Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Departments/Student Affairs,
Rose-Hulman, Terre Haute, IN, 47802, (812) 877-8230

▪ Donald Steward – Doctor of Optometry, Terre Haute, IN, (812) 230-7304

▪ Jonathon Spurlock – Food-Service Manager, Sodexo, Terre Haute, IN, (812) 225-7507

▪ Joshua Edwards – Regional Optical Manager, U.S. Vision, 400 N. Dan Jones RD, Plainfield, IN,
(317) 292-5359

▪ Shauna Poe – CFNP/MD, Brookside Medical Home Visits LLC, Clay City, IN, 47841, (812) 229-
8707