Derek Small

Experience

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  US Navy

  Feb 1988 - Feb 2008

  Culinary Specialist

  As the Galley Supervisor I was responsible for training military personnel in sanitation, menu planning, customer service, procurement, internal control, reporting, financial statements, and the overall administration of food and beverage service. As the Process Review Leading Petty Officer, I provided oversight for the Navy's Largest Food Service contract at a cost of 68 million dollars with over 1600 employees. As a Recruit Division Commander, I was a part of a team, which is the single most important factor in preparing new enlisted personnel for a successful Navy career. By continually demonstrate superior leadership and motivational skills in demanding and often unique situations. I directed teaching/learning activities in school training centers. Counseled students on academic learning problems and instructed 1,385 recruit personnel in military science, organizational development, and leadership. As a Bachelor Quarter Specialist i performed duties as Senior Manager at bachelor quarters facilities; supervised budget planning and accounting processes for Bachelor Quarter operations. Show less

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  Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin, Inc.

  Feb 2008 - Oct 2017

  Culinary Operations Manager

  Responsible for directing and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the James O. Wright Food Service Training Cafeteria ensuring annual goals, compliance and financial targets are met or exceeded. Supervise, train, promote and maintain disciplinary and performance appraisals on all areas supervised.Train students to obtain the skills in culinary arts through a curriculum based program.

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  American Culinary Federation -- Official LinkedIn Page

  Jan 2016 - Apr 2019

  • ACF Chefs of Milwaukee Chapter President

    Apr 2017 - Apr 2019

  • ACF Chefs of Milwaukee Chapter Vice President

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2017
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  National Restaurant Association

  Feb 2016 - now

  About ServSuccessAs the premier provider of educational resources, materials and programs to help attract and develop a strong workforce, ServSafe has been the restaurant industry's most trusted training resource. ServSuccess builds on that legacy to provide restaurant employees and employers with training and professional certifications that respect your industry hustle and help turn career aspirations into reality. With the flexibility of online delivery and the brevity of “bite-sized” segments, ServSuccess learning is designed for professionals who know late nights and long workweeks all too well. And ServSuccess certifications transform those years of hard work and experience building into a passport to better opportunities and the career workers deserve. Show less

  • Registered ServSuccess Proctor

    Jun 2019 - now

  • ServSafe Instructor/Proctor

    Feb 2016 - now
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  Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions

  Jun 2016 - now

  Notary Public

  Commission as a Notary Public.

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  Wisconsin Restaurant Association

  Jan 2017 - now

  Board Member

  non-profit organization that has been in existence since 1987 and is one of the nation’s largest state restaurant association foundations. The Foundation serves food service operators throughout Wisconsin in its mission to promote food service as a professional career path, attract and educate future leaders of the industry and provide affordable, quality training and education for those already working in the industry. It has no dues-paying members and is fully funded through donations, grants, underwriting of programs and program revenue. Show less

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  Center For Veterans Issues, LTD.

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2022

  Executive chef/Director of training

  Troop Café is a not for profit café that provides food service and hospitality training to United States Veterans while serving delicious, high-quality meals to the public. Located on 35th and Wisconsin Ave in Milwaukee WI, Troop Café serves affordable, healthy breakfasts and lunches to the general public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Troop Café is a non-profit social enterprise of the Center for Veterans Issues, Ltd. All profits from sales are funneled back into the job training program at Troop Café. Show less

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  National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)

  Jan 2019 - now

  As the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s mission of service to the public is dedicated to enhancing the industry’s training and education, career development and community engagement efforts. The NRAEF and its programs work to ATTRACT, EMPOWER and ADVANCE today’s and tomorrow’s restaurant and foodservice workforce.

  • Director, Military Programs

    Dec 2021 - now

  • Board Member

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2021