Bilingual (English and Spanish) with a work history of consistently exceeding performance objectives.

  Experience leading a team of personnel to provide outstanding service with the utmost integrity and ethics.

  Sound judgment with excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

  Solid analytical, time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Maintain a food blog (www.fromscratchlatinkitchen.com) and contribute food stories for a media compaxxxxxx.

  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, as well as WordPress and popular social media marketing sites.

Personal Chef, Independent Contractor Apr. 2011-Present

  Demonstrate creativity, organizational and time management skills while preparing a high-volume of meals for social and professional gatherings at the private residences of clients. 

  Brainstorm and develop unique menu items that will wow guests at private parties, yet are also healthy to eat.

  Maintain outstanding knowledge of best practices and trends in the culinary field, including an emphasis on incorporating nutrition and new flavor into offerings.

Previous Career (Finance):

Client Service Officer, Global Transaction Bank, Deutsche Bank AG            Dec. 2010-Apr. 2011

  Built and maintained a positive rapport with customers and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.

  Displayed excellent listening skills to understand the specific needs of customers.

  Asked questions of clients and confirmed details in order to meet their expectations.

  Collaborated effectively with a diverse team of co-workers to achieve performance objectives.

Senior Client Service Professional, Security Lending, JPMorgan Chase             Oct. 2005-May 2009

  Managed major Fortune 500 client accounts, demonstrating excellent leadership to resolve axxxxxx problems.

  Successfully reduced claims from counterparty brokers and resolved all cash/shares differences.

  Cleared and settled domestic/foreign loans for more than 100 accounts.

Investment Account Officer, Bank of Xxxxxx                  Aug. 2000-Oct. 2005

  Processed a variety of transactions in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.

  Ensured timely settlement of trades by communicating effectively with a number of different key stakeholders.

  Chosen to manage all new relationships and resolve all pending transitional issues related to new accounts.

Senior Portfolio Accountant, State Street Bank and Trust, MA                                                  June 1998-July 2000

  Supervised and trained new employees on best practices of daily operations.

  Researched and resolved accounting discrepancies and past due receivables as quickly as possible.

Culinary Arts Certificate, French Culinary Institute Xxxxxx, XXXXXX; earned 2010

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; earned 1998

Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration, LaGuardia Community College; earned 1996