Tom Reger

Experience

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  The Tack Room

  Jan 1997 - Mar 2003

  Chef De Cuisine

  Managed day-to-day kitchen operations, including sanitation requirements and maintenance of kitchen equipment; oversaw food preparation by line cooks; planned menus, executed the menu and worked any station on the line; maintained relationships with suppliers; managed the supply inventory; aided in the hiring and daily operation of a kitchen staff of 7+ people.

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  The Mountain Oyster Club

  Mar 2004 - Mar 2009

  Broiler and Sauté Chef

  Prepared sauces, sauteed items such as fish, grilled steaks, prepared starches.

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  Christian Appalachian Project

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2012

  Carpenter and Crew Leader

  Led groups of approximately 3 to 16 people of various ages (high schoolers to retirees) on home repair and improvement projects for the elderly; projects included construction/installation and repair of roofs (metal, shingle, and flat), wheelchair ramps, vinyl siding, windows and doors, porches, flooring and sub-flooring, insulation, cabinets, drywall, plumbing, electrical, and finish carpentry; trained and supervised crew members in various jobs; scheduled shifts; maintained equipment; managed supplies; communicated with customers on their needs and decided the parameters of each project. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Nov 2012 - May 2013

  Independent Contractor

  Installed drop-ceilings, drywall, cabinets, plumbing, gutters; maintained landscape.

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  Precision Land Surveying Inc

  Jun 2013 - May 2014

  Entry Level Surveyor

  Used total stations and GPS units to obtain accurate field locations and correct coding for a “field to finish” mapping product and construction stake outs; ensured that vehicles were stocked and kept in order for duty; provided daily instrument care and safekeeping; assisted field supervisor with all aspects of crew workload, including pounding stakes and marking lath.

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  The Mountain Oyster Club

  May 2014 - Jun 2016

  Broiler Chef

  Prepared and portioned grilled steaks as well as fried foods and cooked starches according to standards set by the Chef; maintained a clean and sanitary work environment; stocked and maintained sufficient levels of food on the line.

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  Great Day Improvements, LLC

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2017

  Installer Apprentice

  Gained practical experience in installing metal-framed glass patio enclosures.

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  Self-employed

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2022

  Independent Contractor

  •Install bathrooms including vanities, toilets, tile, and paint; build, repair and stain decks; install interior and exterior electric circuitry (lighting, fans, outlets, and switches); repair siding; clean gutters; maintain landscape; work with clients to assess project details; adhere to established budget and requirements; present regular updates to clients

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  Active job seeker

  May 2022 - Oct 2022

  Historic Preservationist

  I am currently seeking employment in fields relating to Historic Preservation including: Entry-level Museum collections management, Archival, Cultural Resource Management, Cemetery Conservation, Historian, and Genealogical Research.Course work and basic experience includes, but not limited to:-Cemetery conservation (documentation, leveling, and drilling for pinning broken stones): Attended workshop in 2021 and volunteered in 2022 with Mosko Cemetery Monument Services at the Fredericksburg City Cemetery-Preliminary Information Form (PIF) and National Register Nomination: Completed a simulation for a historic house. Photographed according to NPS standards, researched deeds and tax records, and analyzed construction and renovation materials in the house from 1892 to present-Reconnaissance Survey and Survey Reports for the Virginia Department of Historic Resources: Surveyed the Kelly Field neighborhood in Fredericksburg, Va. to determine the eligibility of the neighborhood for the National Register of Historic Places, or if further evaluation was needed. Photographed and documented houses and structures, as well as deed research-Museum cataloging and inventory: Performed inventory, photographed, and uploaded to Past Perfect objects in the St. James House collection in Fredericksburg, Va.-Museum exhibition planning (research, label writing, graphic design): Collaborated with a team of 13 on a traveling exhibition for the Dahlgren Heritage Museum. Learned basics for InDesign and Photoshop software. -Genealogical research for Fredericksburg, Va. projects and for personal use, utilizing Ancestry, MyHeritage, Newspapers, and other resources-3D modeling for preservation: Used Agisoft Metashape to create a 3D model of a historic corncrib; AutoCAD to create a measured drawing; Utilized SketchUp to create a model of a 18th century, non-extant house using research and Mutual Assurance Policies; and SketchUp and SketchFab to place a Navaho sandpainting into its context Show less

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  Reger Cemetery Preservation Services

  Sept 2022 - now

  Business Owner

  Provides services for the preservation of historic cemetery and family gravestones.