Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Miami

Rawn Wooden/C.E.C.
High School Chef Presenter
(954) 628-4400 ext. 5268 or (954) 663-6805
rwooden@miamiculinary.com

Chef Wooden, a native of Miami, Florida graduated from Johnson and Wales University with a degree in culinary arts. He began his cooking career in 1988 where he started out as a dish washer/porter. While washing dishes he started to observe each and every chef in the kitchen and began to ponder about his future. A chef of his saw the passion in his eyes and took on the task to train and mentor the young culinarian. Having no experience under his belt, Chef Wooden realized very quickly the demands and rewards of becoming a chef.

One to never quit, he stood by his chef; memorizing every aroma, taste and plate presentation that would go out of the kitchen. Before realizing it, four years passed and he knew it was time to move on and advance his career. With a brave heart and spatula in hand, Chef Wooden moved to the position of Sous Chef at a local restaurant where he managed the kitchen for eight years.

EDUCATION
A.S. Culinary Arts Johnson and Wales University

License, Certifications, & Honors
Ordained Deacon - (Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Ministry)
Ordained Minister - (Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Ministry)
Vice President Youth Ministry - (Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Ministry)
C.E.C. Certified Executive Chef - (American Culinary Federation)
Serve Safe Certified

BUTTON - Halloween Slogans

Candy Please
Will Work for Candy
I ♥ Casper
I Witch You Happy Halloween
I’m Sooo Boooo-tiful
Boo
Do the Monster Mash
Are You Afraid Of The Dark? ®
Don’t Turn Off the Lights
I’m the Monster in Your Closet
Beware! There’s A Full Moon
Where’s My Candy
Hocus Pocus
Don’t Look Under the Bed
You Scare Me
Beware of _________
You’re Scary
Beware October 31st
Halloween is A Real Treat
Mind Your Mummy
I’m Too Cute to Spook
Trick or Defeat
Scream
Have A Spooky Day!
Happy Haunting!

The 8 Laws of Leadership

Dr. William Cohen in his book, The Stuff of Heroes, writes that the eight universal laws of leadership are:

1. Maintain absolute integrity.

2. Know your stuff.

3. Declare your expectations.

4. Show uncommon commitment.

5. Expect positive results.

6. Take care of your people.

7. Put duty before self.

8. Get out in front.

Extra Credit - Quick Start: Must be typed

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE AND WHY?

Work Skill – Power Words

To present your “real life” experiences as job skills in your resume, it is important to use commanding, powerful verbs that grab a prospective employer’s attention. We call the verbs “Power Words”.

Enthusiastic Good Natured Friendly Accurate
Outgoing Decisive Adventurous Insightful
Persuasive Observant Tactful Inspiring
Perceptive Competitive Logical Organized
Trustworthy Self-Reliant Confident Persistent
Cooperative Respectful Optimistic Motivated
Team Player Strategic Intelligent Patient

RESUME SELF-CHECK

Resume should be one page long, longer version need to have your instructors approval

The title (your personal info) should be centered, bolded and in 14 point font

There should be a line after the title – press the shift key and dash on the keyboard to make a line

All sub-titles should be underlined, bolded and in all caps

All resume content should be on the right hand side of the document - use the tab key to tab over to the 3” mark on your document

Advanced course work consist of honors and AP courses only

Work skills should be selected from the master list below – type them in a list format, one on top of the other – if more than four – create two columns

Work experience – list your most recent job using the provided format, if you have had more than one job lasting over six months list it after the most recent
If you have never worked you can replace it with “Volunteer Experience”
If you also do not have any Volunteer Experience – create a large list of Work Skills

When creating a listing of facts – follow these rules:
2 facts – write – first and second
3 facts – write – first, second and third
3 or more facts – write these in a list format, one on top of the other
4 or more write them in a list format, one on top of the other – create two columns

References- must have two – use your instructor as one if necessary

NOTE: Once you are given permission to type your resume, it will take 3 to 4 times of editing to earn a 100% grade

Week 2 is Gone...

Hopefully you have enjoyed the first two weeks of class - next week we start using our textbook and our major Business Plan project. This project is work 300 points over six weeks. Now its your time to shine - give it your all, I know you can do it!!!