Jeffrey Mason

Experience

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  Peace Corps

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2009

  Organizational Development Volunteer

  I worked with the Samal Rehabilitation Center for Disabled Youth, assisting in building organizational capacity and developed a project to build life skills in order to prepare them for a more independent life. Secured funding for several projects through grants and fundraising activities. Designed a bi-lingual website. Translated and wrote correspondence to our English, German, and Russian-speaking partners.

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  Self-employed

  Mar 2008 - now

  I work with clientele to provide high-quality, professionally-executed meals with exceptional service and a good-nature, client-oriented attitude. I am a native English speaker who did freelance translation from Russian into English, working mostly in the financial/government sector. Some of my past and current clients and projects include commercial and investment banks, stock exchanges, an internationally-published economic magazine, translation agencies, advertising agencies, media agencies, websites, cultural events, literature, film, etc.

  • Personal Chef

    Nov 2014 - now

  • Russian>English Translator/Editor

    Mar 2008 - Mar 2017
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  KIMEP

  Apr 2010 - Jan 2011

  Associate Director to the Executive Vice President
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  American Chamber of Commerce in Kazakhstan

  Jan 2011 - Aug 2012

  Economic Policy Program Manager

  Organized and managed AmCham's 14 working groups in Almaty, Astana, Atyrau and Aktau. Coordinated efforts in the 2nd stage of AmCham's advocacy project with the Prime Minister's office to suggest legislative changes in tax, rule of law, and legislation that affects foreign companies, thereby improving the quality of and increase in FDI in Kazakhstan. Wrote and ghost-wrote numerous articles for the Chamber's Investors' Voice bi-monthly magazine.

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  Hu Kitchen

  Mar 2013 - Jun 2013

  Line Cook

  While I was at Hu Kitchen, I was responsible for:- Preparing and cooking all items for the hot line;- Training new employees;- Maintaining a clean and sanitary work area;- Filling catering orders.

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  The Pickle Shack

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2015

  Line Cook

  “Damn Fine Food & Craft Ales.” Vegetarian Gastropub started by Shamus Jones of Brooklyn Brine with Executive Chef Neal Harden. Michelin guide recommended 2015. New Yorker review 5/19/14 issue.

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  Narcissa Restaurant

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Line Cook
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  Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Chef for Eating Disorders Program

  Over the course of the program, I was responsible for planning and cooking meals for a variety of patients, including vegetarian, gluten-free and kosher; providing nutritional information to staff; and managing equipment and supplies inventories.

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  ABC V

  Apr 2016 - May 2017

  Sous Chef

  Duties included menu development, interviewing and hiring new cooks, training cooks of all experience levels, writing work schedules, purchasing, detailed costing of menu items, and managing all aspects of food service to the highest levels of cleanliness, taste, beauty, and customer satisfaction.