David Cole

Aviation Electrician PO3

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Dallas, Texas, United States

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Timeline
About me
Project Manager at Oswalt Restaurant Supply
Education
- Garland High School
  1995 - 1999
  Diploma
  Activities and Societies: Philaharmonic Orchestra, Track, Texas Scholar
- Texas A&M University-Commerce
  2017 - 2021
  Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science International Business 3.4
  National Society of Leadership and Success - Sigma Alpha PiPhi Theta KappaStudent Veterans of America
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
  2021 - 2022
  Master of Science - MS Global Commerce In Progress
  Vice President of Graduate Student Association Accelerated Online Program (GSAAOP)National Society of Leadership and Success - Sigma Alpha Pi
- Dallas College
  2016 - 2017
  Associate of Arts - AA
- Dallas College
  2010 - 2012
  Associate of Applied Science Food and Service Hospitality 3.44
  Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, Culinary Student Association, El Centro Exes Association, Texas Chefs Association, American Culinary Federation President of the Culinary Student AssociationFood and Hospitality Student of the Year 2011 - 2012Greater Dallas Restaurant Association Scholarship Recipient 2012
Experience
- US Navy
  Feb 2002 - Feb 2006
  Aviation Electrician PO3
  Honorable DischargeGood Conduct Award
- Nate's Seafood and Steakhouse
  Feb 2006 - Nov 2008
  Lead Waiter, Lead Trainer
  Wrote and implemented new training program
- Aviall
  Jun 2007 - Aug 2010
  Customer Service Representative
  Account ManagementAviation Parts Sales
- Pappas Restaurants, Inc.
  Aug 2010 - May 2012
  Server
  ServerTrainerBartenderCookExpo
- Hattie's Restaurant
  May 2012 - Sept 2012
  Restaurant Manager
- On The Border
  Sept 2012 - May 2014
  Kitchen Manager
  Kitchen Manager
- Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc.
  May 2014 - Sept 2017
  Executive Chef
  Multi-Unit ManagerAGM responsibilitiesFOH and BOH
- UCS Global Americas
  Apr 2018 - Oct 2018
  Executive Chef/Food Service Director/General Manager
  Multi-Unit ManagerNew Restaurant OpeningK-8 MontessoriMulti-ConceptCorporate Dining
- Fish City Grill
  Oct 2018 - Jun 2019
  Executive Chef
  Menu DevelopmentRecipe DevelopmentAGM responsibilitiesFOH and BOH
- Gordon Food Service
  Jun 2019 - Jun 2020
  Customer Development Specialist
  Outside salesDiversity and Inclusion Team
- H+K International
  Jan 2021 - Mar 2024
  Culture TeamCharitable Events Coordinatorwww.foodlockers.comAs society moves into the post-COVID era, we are looking at new ways to protect employees and patrons. Food lockers provides an innovative technology for food pickup for the digital generation.H+K International has designed food lockers that reduces counter congestion, protects employees and customers, and aids in saving labor. Working with QR codes and smart phone devices, customers or delivery drivers do not need to interact with employees and can keep contact with public surfaces to a minimum. Show less
  - Project Manager
    Feb 2023 - Mar 2024
  - Market Support Specialist
    Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
  - Market Development Manager
    Jan 2021 - Mar 2022
- Oswalt Restaurant Supply
  Mar 2024 - now
  Project Manager
Licenses & Certifications
- Microsoft Access 2016 Introductory
  MyLab It
  Oct 2020
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- ServeSafe Certificate
  National Restaurant Association
  Nov 2010
- Food Handler Cerification
  City of Richardson Health Department
  Aug 2010
- TABC Server
  Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
  Aug 2010
- FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE 2
  The National Society of Leadership and Success
  Jun 2021
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- FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE 1
  The National Society of Leadership and Success
  Jun 2021
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Honors & Awards
- Awarded to David Cole
  Dean's List Texas A&M Commerce Dec 2020
- Awarded to David Cole
  Food and Hospitality Student of the Year El Centro College Apr 2012
- Awarded to David Cole
  Greater Dallas Restaurant Association Scholarship Recipient Greater Dallas Restaurant Association Apr 2012 Highest recipient at El Centro for the GDRA Scholarship
- Awarded to David Cole
  Vice Presidents Honor Roll Michael Jackson, Vice President El Centro College Jun 2011
- Awarded to David Cole
  Vice Presidents Honor Roll Michael Jackson, Vice President El Centro College Jan 2011
- Awarded to David Cole
  Phi Theta Kappa - Sep 2010 Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society
Volunteer Experience
- Community Outreach
  Issued by Poiema Foundation on Sept 2022
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- Food Production
  Issued by North Texas Food Bank on Mar 2011
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- Hospitality Coordinator
  Issued by Lakepointe Church on Apr 2018
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- Volunteer
  Issued by S.O.U.L. Church on Nov 2017
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