Derek Brown
Maple Grove,MN
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Seasonal Production Technician
Trafera LLC
Arden Hills , MN
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Diagnosed and fixed hardware and network issues
- Configured and prepped devices such as Chromebooks and tablets
- Managed asset tagging and inventory tracking
Product & Materials Intern/Co-op
DDL, Inc.
Plymouth, MN
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted testing and analysis on medical devices
- Worked with engineers to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions, improving product quality and reliability
Store Manager
Edible Arrangements
Maple Grove, MN
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed a team of 12, overseeing day-to-day operations
- Handled monthly Inventory and financial management
- Went above and beyond for all customers and trained my staff to follow suit
Meat Department Associate
Whole Foods
Maple Grove, MN
03.2019 - 08.2020
- Kept the meat department fully stocked and organized
- Provided exceptional service to customers
- Executed meat cutting and preparation
Sous Chef
Radisson Hotel
04.2016 - 01.2018
- Led kitchen operations, ensuring quality and consistency were maintained across every dish that left the kitchen
- Worked directly with the Executive Chef to innovate and design weekly and seasonal dishes
- Managed inventory and procurement to reduce waste
Lead Line Cook
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Managed team operations during large-scale events, ensuring meals were prepared on time and up to the highest standards
- Trained and mentored line cooks, instilling a commitment to quality and efficiency
- Handled customer service issues in a timely and effective manner
Line Cook
Rush Creek
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Worked in a high-pressure kitchen environment, ensuring all meals were cooked to order and up to the restaurant's standards
- Maintained a clean, organized kitchen, always adhering to food safety protocols
- Adapted to various cooking stations, proving my versatility and commitment to team success
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Mankato, MN 08.2020 - 05.2025
Associate's degree - Mathematics
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MN 08.2018 - 05.2020
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
Eagan, MN 01.2009 - 10.2010
Skills
Python (tensorflow, scikit-learn, matplotlib)
Data Analysis
Networking fundamentals
Cost management and analysis
Team building
Timeline
Seasonal Production Technician
Trafera LLC
05.2024 - 08.2024
Product & Materials Intern/Co-op
DDL, Inc.
06.2022 - 12.2022
Store Manager
Edible Arrangements
02.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Physics
Minnesota State University-Mankato
08.2020 - 05.2025
Meat Department Associate
Whole Foods
03.2019 - 08.2020
Associate's degree - Mathematics
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
08.2018 - 05.2020
Sous Chef
Radisson Hotel
04.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Line Cook
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
01.2014 - 04.2016
Line Cook
Rush Creek
01.2013 - 01.2014
Associates of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts
01.2009 - 10.2010