James Pennington

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

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About me
Accounting technical studies Certified from Baton Rouge CC
Education
- BISHOP SULLIVAN HIGH SCHOOL
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  High School Diploma
  Served as a member of the school Technology Team that handled computer maintenance over the entire campus.
- BISHOP SULLIVAN HIGH SCHOOL
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  High School Diploma
  Served as a member of the school Technology Team that handled computer maintenance over the entire campus.
- Baton rouge community college
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  Associate's Entertainment Technology of Applied Science
- Baton Rouge Community College
  2021 - 2022
  Certification of Technical Studies in Accounting Accounting and Business/Management
  Awarded the Certification of Technical Studies in Accounting for completing 36 hours of accounting courses.
- Louisiana State University
  2022 -
  Bachelor's degree Accounting and Business/Management Junior
  Currently studying Accounting and Finance
- Baton Rouge Community College
  2009 - 2011
  Associates Entertainment Technology, Recording
  Activities and Societies: Live music, movie production
Experience
- Up with People
  Jul 2008 - Dec 2008
  Cast member
- Zea Rotisserie & Grill
  Aug 2009 - Feb 2019
  Chef
  Received an award for recognition - Culture and Values - Mentorship, one of the 13 defined values of culture3 years - training coordinator - results in employee records, seasonal menus, scheduling information2 years - Shift supervisor - focus in food quality, equipment maintenance, scheduling, and trainingKey Employee for 3 yearsImproved cost conrtrol knowledge using SQL database reportsGained Experience with administration using Squirrel POS, Compeat, and HotSchedules
- Louisiana Media Productions
  Jan 2011 - May 2011
  Intern
- Taste Buds Management
  Jan 2016 - Mar 2019
  Manager at Zea Rotisserie & Bar
  I was originally transferred from the Baton Rouge, LA location to the only out of state location in Mobile, AL.Implemented weekly operational focuses in both maintenance and productivity.Improved profitability through analysis of SQL reports and operational standards.Operated in house training programs, developed senior staff with advanced sales techniquesInfluenced operational changes to improve customer and staff satisfaction and productivity.Oversaw repair projects including cooler restructuring, QSR installation, and employee database. Show less
- Mopho Mid-City
  Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
  Lead Line Cook
- Orleans Grapevine
  Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
  Sous Chef
- Third Eye Reelty
  Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
  Real estate photography
- Herbsaint
  Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
  Line Cook
Licenses & Certifications
- Clerk, Accounting/Payroll
  Baton Rouge Community College
  May 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to James Pennington
  Company Value - Mentorship Tony Mefford & Chris Rodrigue 2012 The Tastebuds culture often recognizes employees who embody the values. I received the Mentorship award. At the time I was keeping records of training records of newly hired employees and employees who were trained on new areas of experience. I was oblivious to why I was at the event, which my manage Tony knew I would enjoy the surprise of the award.
Volunteer Experience
- Values Camp Counselor
  Issued by YMCA of Northeast Louisiana on Jun 2003
  Associated with James Pennington