Jon Alford

Experience

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  Niko Niko's Greek & American Cafe

  Nov 2005 - Oct 2006

  Kitchen Manager

  • Kitchen Manager - supervised a staff of twelve employeesResponsible for receiving, rotating, and tracking inventory and reporting all information to accounting departmentSupported all payment verification processesImplemented a computerized inventory system to more closely control costs; store sales increased to $5 million after implementationSupervised nightly operations for the establishment on a regular basis. Counted, recorded and reported all cash and credit card sales for the store on a nightly basis. Show less

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  T'afia

  Oct 2006 - Oct 2007

  BBQ Pitmaster

  Worked under Chef/Owner Monica Pope in icehouse concept development focusing on utilizing local, sustainable ingredients.Successfully started and operated a farmer’s market business to promote the new concept and build a loyal customer following. Responsible for recording the daily transactions of the business, accounting for all monies received and reporting the results to the owners. Cash profits for the business totaled $1,000/week.

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  The Art Institutes

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2012

  Culinary Instructor

  A veteran of the culinary industry teaching cooking labs in all cuisines and managing the student-run restaurant. Taught all fundamental of cooking to incoming culinary students.Cost controls and inventory management emphasized all aspects of lab production as they pertained to relevant financial statements. Promoted to full-time faculty, October, 2008. Promoted to adjunct faculty member, August 2008.

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  Culinaire

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

  Caterer

  • Planned and executed catering events, managing logistics and client communications.• Conducted extensive research on themed menus, tailoring recipes to align with event aesthetics and cultural significance.• Conducted out-of-state catering operations, ensuring proper food storage, and adherence to temperature safety standards.• Assisted in optimizing staffing schedules and inventory management.

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  The Art Institutes

  Jun 2013 - Jul 2020

  • Oversaw purchasing operations, ensuring compliance with curriculum and budgetary needs.• Conducted in-depth research on ingredients used in various culinary classes to ensure authenticity and adherence to course requirements.• Maintained vendor relationships, tracking data-driven purchasing trends.• Developed streamlined processes for procurement and inventory management. • Oversaw purchasing operations, ensuring compliance with curriculum and budgetary needs.• Conducted in-depth research on ingredients used in various culinary classes to ensure authenticity and adherence to course requirements.• Maintained vendor relationships, tracking data-driven purchasing trends.• Developed streamlined processes for procurement and inventory management.

  • Purchasing Director

    Jul 2013 - Jul 2020

  • Assistant Academic Director

    Jun 2013 - Jul 2014
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  Spring Branch ISD

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2020

  Culinary Instructor - The Guthrie Center

  • Conducted extensive research on food science and gastronomic history to enhance course material.• Managed a student-run cafe, analyzing sales data and optimizing operational efficiency.• Developed and delivered instructional content, emphasizing technical writing and process documentation.• Coached the competition team, preparing students for culinary contests and enhancing their technical skills.

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  Sharyland Pioneer High School

  Aug 2020 - Jun 2022

  Educator

  • Developed and delivered engaging instructional content, integrating technology for remote learning.• Designed lesson plans focused on research, analysis, and structured writing.• Conducted extensive research to develop curriculum materials and ensure lesson relevance.• Adapted to virtual learning environments and leveraged online platforms for student engagement.

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  Incode Technologies

  Jun 2022 - May 2023

  • Managed global data annotation projects, ensuring high-quality labeled datasets for AI and machine learning applications.• Created and maintained detailed training documentation to guide annotation teams.• Conducted quality assurance checks on labeled data to ensure accuracy and alignment with project guidelines.• Utilized Excel and proprietary software for data tracking and analysis.• Collaborated with technical teams to enhance annotation tools and optimize workflow processes.• Developed a referencing system for labelers to identify passports, IDs, and driver’s licenses from 20 different countries, aiding fraud detection efforts.• Initiated the company’s fraud detection team Show less

  • Labeling Coordinator and Documentation

    Jun 2022 - May 2023

  • Data Labeling Analyst

    Jun 2022 - Nov 2022