Fiona Hunter-Thompson

Experience

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  Kantar IT Partnership

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  Business Analyst

  Gathered document and policy requirements specifically for controls and compliance in the IT department. Performed interviews, and conducted research to assess and document the current state of policies and procedures. Supported Risk and Compliance activities, such as customer in internal audits.

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  The Autobahn Country Club

  May 2013 - Aug 2014

  Manager

  Ensured high levels of costumer satisfaction through service.Maintained outstanding store conditions and visual merchandising standards. Reported on buying trends and costumer needs.Dealt with customer complaints and grievances. Developed strong organizational skills, customer management skills, and interpersonal skills.

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  Northern Illinois University

  Aug 2014 - Dec 2014

  Peer Mentor - Communication Department

  Worked closely with a Professor while mentoring and tutoring an undergrad communications class of about 200 students. Focused on teaching students how to use Google apps and Cloud storage.

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  Intreis

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  Recruiter

  Developed and updated job descriptions and job specifications.Prepared and posted jobs to appropriate job board/newspapers/colleges etc.Sourced and attracted candidates by using databases, social media etc.Screened candidates resumes and job applications.Conducted interviews using various reliable personnel selection tools/methods to filter candidates within schedule.Assessed applicants’ relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes.On-boarded new employees in order to become fully integrated.Acted as a point of contact and built influential candidate relationships during the selection process.Promoted the company’s reputation as “best place to work.”Developed strong computer, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Show less

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  Kendall College

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2017

  Peer Mentor

  Spent time mentoring new and current students in baking and pastry as well as culinary arts. Tasked with creating events for the students to attend as well as working with other mentors to give the students a better experience overall.

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  The Alinea Group

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Prep Cook, Roister

  Prepared meals in a high volume kitchen with exceptional precision. Trained and supervised novice staff members at food stations. Ensured compliance with menu, portioning, and presentation. Maintained food stations compliant with sanitation and hygienic regulations. Skilled to use standard food preparation utensils and kitchen equipment.

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  Soigné Hospitality Group

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2019

  Chef De Partie, Bellecour

  Learned and taught French culinary techniques ranging from basic to advanced in difficulty. Trained and managed a prep team of five people. Mastered all requirements for the following stations: Brunch Garde manger, Brunch Friturier, Brunch Rotisseur, Garde manger, Shellfish, Friturier, and Entremetier. Developed and created permanent menu items as well as weekly specials.

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  Spoon and Stable

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2018

  Assistant Pastry Chef

  Was responsible for all production for pastry department. Tested and developed recipes for new menu items. Maintained extremely high standards set by the executive pastry chef. Mastered multitasking and project management.

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  Maxanab

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Senior Sous Chef

  Quickly moved from lead line cook to Senior Sous Chef in a high end boutique hotel. Worked and managed a team comfortably, in Spanish as a second language. Relocated back to the U.S. at the beginning of the pandemic.

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  Vestalia Hospitality

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2023

  Head Chef of Sooki and Mimi

  Hired in as Chef de Cuisine by James Beard Award Winner Ann Kim to open a high volume 5 million dollar build out during the height of the pandemic. Was promoted to Head Chef within a year of opening.

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  Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

  Jul 2023 - now

  Restaurant Event Sales Manager