EDUCATION
December ‘86

Bachelor of Science                                                                             Business
University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA

May ‘89

Associates Degree                                                                  SpecializedTechnology
Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts
Certification in Safety, Sanitation and Nutrition

Pittsburgh, PA

EMPLOYMENT

1999-2008

2003-2006

Singleton Restaurant Services, L.L.C                                                Chef/Owner

The Liberty Street Cafe – Warren, PA

Forte! – Jamestown, NY               

Warren, PA

Jamestown, NY

June ‘97-
December ‘98

Planet Hollywood                                                                                  Executive Chef
Staffed and trained kitchen line cooks, prep cooks and sous chefs. Executed menu production, purchasing and inventory in accordance with corporate specifications. Assisted in construction of Excel-based theoretical model for weekly food cost analysis.

Key West, FL

March ‘94-
June ‘97

Lower Florida Keys Health System                                                    Executive Chef
Daily planning and production of patient and staff food service including diabetic, renal, hepatic and purine restricted diets. Coordinated directly with staff dietitian to improve overall food quality and patient satisfaction while maintaining dietary and caloric guidelines.

KeyWest, FL

December ‘93-
December ‘94

Kelly's Caribbean Bar, Grill & Brewery                                            Executive Chef
Designed, opened and operated high volume restaurant for actress Kelly McGillis.

Key West, FL

October ‘92-
January ‘93

La Te Da                                                                                                Executive Chef
Reopened local historic landmark - Thai/French cuisine

Key West, FL

December ‘89-
October ‘92

Cafe Marquesa                                                                                      Executive Sous Chef
Opened and operated small, fine dining establishment - New World Cuisine.

KeyWest, FL

March ‘89-
December ‘89

The Reach                                                                                               Kitchen Supervisor
Morning and evening kitchen supervisor of large resort with two dining facilities.

KeyWest, FL