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Wilson Slader
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Male
member since Sep 15 2016
American
My skills
Studied Social Work at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont.
Worked in kitchens as a cook and eventually a Head Chef for the last 10 years.
Worked in Hospitality and management at multiple Hoss around the world.
Languages Spoken
English (Mother Tongue) Spanish (Advanced)Full CV / Resume
Wilson Slader
31 Bridge St Yarmouth, Maine
(207) 899-5831
Qualifications/Skills/Key Credentials:
12 Years of experience in service industry
Social Work Major
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Intermediate/advanced Spanish speaking
Proficient Public Speaker
Van Driver Certification
Education:
Champlain College, Burlington, VT September-09 to March 2013
Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work
Maintained GPA while working 35+ hours per week.
Peer Advisor, Intramural Basketball, Cultural Simulation Facilitator,
Relevant Coursework: Social Work Methods, International Business, Building Business in a Global Environment, Human Behavior, Social Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Psychology Research, Social Work Policy, Social Justice in a Diverse Society, Human Rights, Small Group Communications, Communication and Ethics.
Work Experience:
Royal River Grillhouse, Yarmouth, Maine 9-05 to 8-11
Busser/Server
Provided support to all wait staff and kitchen staff in every way possible.
Trained as server with exceeding knowledge of daily food and wine specials
Cheese Outlet Fresh Market, 400 Pine St June 2011- October 2012
Chef/Deli Clerk
Prepared numerous delicious and fresh dishes.
Served and assisted wonderful customers.
Outside Grill Master on Fridays and Saturdays during summer.
Champlain College, Burlington, VT June 2010 to April 2012
Peer Advisor
Assisted freshman in getting situated within the Champlain College community.
Facilitated cultural simulations, Cultural discussions, and independently lead group activities.
Center for Service and Civic Engagement, Burlington, VT September 2010 to December 2011
In office assistant
Analyzed and compared data, encouraged students to get involved, organized and helped with service activities.
Lead groups in organizing and cooking dinners for; Spectrum Youth Center, Ronald McDonald House, COTS, and more.
EB Strongs Prime Steakhouse, Burlington, VT July 2012-July 2013
Garde Manger
Expertly prepared fresh salads, cold seafood dishes, and deserts.
Creator of delicious homemade ice creams.
Halvorson’s Upstreet Cafe, Burlington, Vt January 2013-July 2013
Line Cook
Worked Grill, Fryer and Entree station at established restaurant.
Cooked for large groups including graduation parties, wedding receptions, and more.
TC's Family Restaurant, West Dover, VT. November 2013-March 2015
Sous Chef
Helped owners renovate and reopen a family restaurant at Mount Snow Ski Resort in West Dover, VT.
Assisted head chef in designing and planning new and improved menu.
In charge of food inventory, ordering, and management as well as daily specials, scheduling, and more.
Planned and executed sushi menu for weekly sushi night, using fresh fish and produce to create beautiful and enticing rolls, nigiri, and sashimi.
The Beachead, Block Island, RI. June 2014-October 2014. (Sister Restaurant to TC's Family Restaurant)
Saute Chef
Produced fresh and appetizing seafood for upwards of 500 people daily.
Planned and executed sushi menu for weekly sushi night, using fresh fish and produce to create unique and exquisite rolls.
Natural Provisions, Williston, Vermont April 2015-September 2016.
Head Chef
Oversaw all food production in a gourmet delicatessen.
In charge of ordering all food, production, catering, sanitation, scheduling, and more in a large Natural Food Store.
Worked with fresh food, and produce daily, to create delicious, and nutritious food options for hundreds of customers daily
Community Service/Volunteer/Other:
Safe Passage: Guatemala City, Guatemala-August 2008 to June-2009
Teachers Assistant
Energetically worked with at risk youth who live in and around the Guatemala City Garbage Dump.
Assisted students with homework, assisted teachers, taught English, and acted as a role model.
Taught science lessons during summer camp, learned Spanish through immersion.
Assist kitchen staff with preparation of lunch for 400+ students
Volunteers For Peace: La Valle Jacmel, Haiti - June 21, 2011-July 23, 2011
Camp Counselor
Worked with with volunteers from around the world to plan and run 5 summer camps around the area of La Valle Jacmel, Haiti.
Taught children, ages 3-14 health, and educational lessons.
Encouraged expression and exercise through sports and educational activities.
Habitat For Humanity: Virginia March 3-9, 2011
Worked with a group of Champlain Students to help finish a house through Habitat for Humanity.
Mongol Rally 2013, Team member of Blue Eyed Grizzly Clan
Raised thousands of dollars for two charities
Obtained multiple local sponsors and created lifelong s
Drove a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa 9000+ miles from London, UK to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia through 20 countries.
Aqua Lounge, Bocas Del Toro, Panama. April 2014-June 2014
Event Coordinator
Worked as event coordinator at popular hos in tourist destination of Bocas Del Toro.
Hosted and organized events for customers staying at hos such as day tours, cultural events, parties, and more.
Bong Hos, Ha Giang, Vietnam October 2016-November 2016
Hos Management
Managed daily opperations at a small hos in northern vietnam.
Daily tasks included but not limited to: Check ins and Check outs, Cooking breakfast for guests, Assisting in renting motorbikes, Teaching guests how to use motorbikes, Assisting customers in obtaining permits, Giving customers tours on motorbikes, Providing customers with regional information, assisting with cooking, and serving dinner to hos guests, singing karaoke.
Mui Ne Backpacker Village, Mui Ne, Vietnam. November 2016-January 2017
Chef
Assisted kitchen staff in food production for over 100 guests daily.
Improved menu and taught staff new and improved foods.
Created daily specials and organized weekly BBQs.
Conferences:
Millennium Campus Conference: Harvard, September 16-18, 2011.
Joined students from around the world to discuss topics regarding: disease and the cycle of poverty, education, challenges of student run organizations, climate change, hunger and more.
Montreal World Health Organization Simulation: McGill, Montreal, March 23-25, 2012
Worked with students from around the world to discuss the topic of refugee health
Represented countries and worked in both small and large groups, debated, and collaborated to form 4 draft resolutions which were sent to the World Health Organization for review.
About Me
Hello one and all. My name is Wilson Slader, i was born and raised in Maine, USA. I studied Social Work at Champlain College in Burlington, Vermont and I have been cooking since I could Walk. My last two jobs in the USA were as a Head Chef managing a kitchen in Vermont. I have a passion for traveling, photography, food, sports, and meeting new people. I love learning new languages and learning about new cultures. I am currently traveling indefiniy starting in Vietnam. I am heading to Myanmar for a month but will return to Vietnam with plans to teach english for a few months. I have worked in Hoss around the world and have many skills that can be translated to help in many ways. I am outgoing and hardworking and love the satisfaction of a good day of work. Work hard play hard. Be the change.
