Charles Bryan Dunn
Augusta
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1992
1992
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sous Chef
Kingstreet Hospitality Group
Charleston
11.2021 - 02.2025
- Prepared high-quality dishes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Assisted in menu development and seasonal specials planning.
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient operations and teamwork.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspace.
- Trained new team members on food safety and cooking techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels and assisted in ordering supplies as needed.
- Created a positive work environment by encouraging teamwork among staff members.
- Ensured food preparation and presentation met high standards of quality and sanitation.
- Trained kitchen workers on culinary techniques.
- Coordinated ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of food items.
- Conducted frequent line checks to keep food at proper temperatures in holding zones.
- Oversaw kitchen employee scheduling to meet coverage needs and avoid wasted labor.
- Maintained accurate records for cost analysis purposes.
- Assisted with interviewing, hiring and training kitchen personnel.
Pizza Chef
Bricco Bracco Italian Restaurant
Mt. Pleasant
04.2018 - 10.2021
- Crafted authentic pizza dough using traditional Italian techniques and fresh ingredients.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate timely pizza orders during peak hours.
- Operated commercial pizza ovens, maintaining optimal cooking temperatures for consistency.
- Developed creative topping combinations to enhance menu offerings and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new team members on proper pizza-making procedures and safety standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of ingredients, placing orders to maintain stock availability.
- Engaged with customers to take personalized pizza orders and address special requests.
- Prepared dough for pizzas, including kneading and rolling out the dough.
- Checked ingredients for freshness before using them to make pizza toppings.
- Decorated pizzas with various toppings as directed by customers' orders.
- Organized workstations with necessary ingredients, tools and equipment to ensure efficient service.
- Stocked freezers and refrigerators to maintain adequate supply of ingredients and products.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment and surfaces in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Ensured that all food items were stored properly at appropriate temperatures.
Electrician
EnviroSep
Georgetown
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Maintained and repaired electrical equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Collaborated with project managers to plan electrical installations and upgrades.
- Conducted safety inspections on electrical systems to ensure compliance.
- Followed blueprints and technical diagrams for accurate installation work.
- Performed electrical installations, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems, wiring, fixtures and components.
- Installed conduit, wire and motor controls.
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers.
Lead Electrician
Southstrand Contractors
Georgetown
03.2013 - 06.2016
- Installed electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Trained junior electricians on best practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with project managers to plan electrical layouts.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex wiring problems on-site.
- Coordinated with other trades to streamline project timelines and efficiency.
- Performed rough-in, termination, and underground work.
Finance Manager
Milton Ruben Chevrolet
Augusta
01.2012 - 02.2013
- Managed financial reporting and budgeting processes for dealership operations.
- Analyzed monthly financial statements to identify trends and variances.
- Coordinated audits with external firms to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions to maintain cash flow integrity.
- Collaborated with department heads to align budgets with operational goals.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Established relationships with banking partners to secure favorable terms on financing arrangements.
- Approved and qualified applications for financing, closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors in order to obtain competitive pricing structures.
Internet Sales Consultant
Milton Ruben Chevrolet
Augusta
03.2011 - 02.2013
- Assisted customers in selecting vehicles based on needs and preferences.
- Conducted product demonstrations highlighting vehicle features and benefits.
- Managed online inquiries through web chat and email for customer support.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company's website content, features and functionality.
- Built strong rapport with customers and maintained meaningful contact after sale to encourage future business.
- Managed internet e-mail leads, calls and text messages and remained available to respond to inquiries professionally.
- Prospected and developed existing leads through telephone, e-mail and postal mail to generate new customer opportunities.
Internet Sales Manager
Gerald Jones Volvo Subaru
Augusta
08.2009 - 08.2011
- Oversaw website updates to ensure accurate vehicle listings.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Integrated third-party applications into the company's websites such as CRM software or analytics tools.
- Scheduled automotive deliveries with vendors and customers.
- Maintained current store, product, and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
- Negotiated contracts with third-party vendors for services related to web development, hosting, analytics.
- Uploaded vehicle information and pictures to Ebay Motors.
- Finalized sales and coordinated vehicle delivery of Ebay Motors leads.
- Monitored online customer inquiries and ensured prompt and professional responses to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory management for online sales, ensuring product availability and timely delivery.
- Created and maintained product listings across various online platforms to maximize exposure and sales.
- Managed daily operations of internet sales department, ensuring effective online sales strategies.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
- Established and maintained relationships with online sales platforms and vendors to enhance product offerings.
- Coordinated with IT department to ensure website functionality and user-friendly interface for optimal customer experience.
- Negotiated product sales and trade-in deals for maximum profit.
- Designed promotional campaigns using email marketing automation tools.
Education
FILES Certification For The Finance Manager - Finance Manager Training
JM&A Finance Training
11.2011 - 11.2011
Airport High School
Columbia , SCSome College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology
Augusta University
Augusta, GASome College (No Degree) - Applied Psychology
East Georgia College
Swainsboro, GASkills
- Inventory management
- Circuit analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Customer relationship management
- Diverse sales strategies
- Strong verbal and written communication for engaging with customers and team members
- Sales Funnel Optimization- Improving the customer journey from awareness to purchase
Timeline
Sous Chef
Kingstreet Hospitality Group
11.2021 - 02.2025
Pizza Chef
Bricco Bracco Italian Restaurant
04.2018 - 10.2021
Electrician
EnviroSep
08.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Electrician
Southstrand Contractors
03.2013 - 06.2016
Finance Manager
Milton Ruben Chevrolet
01.2012 - 02.2013
FILES Certification For The Finance Manager - Finance Manager Training
JM&A Finance Training
11.2011 - 11.2011
Internet Sales Consultant
Milton Ruben Chevrolet
03.2011 - 02.2013
Internet Sales Manager
Gerald Jones Volvo Subaru
08.2009 - 08.2011
Airport High School
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology
Augusta University
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Psychology
East Georgia College