VISUAL
RESUME
At a Glance
BACKGROUND
AREAS
COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES
University Scholastic Peer Mentor
& Sailing Association
EDUCATION
Public Relations, Communication & Entrepreneurship
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Diploma in British Brewing Technology & Entrepreneurship
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International Culinary Center - NY
Professional Chef &
Entrepreneurship Diploma
EMPLOYMENT
Islands Restaurants: 10+ years.
Hired straight from high school. Attained positions of lead trainer to management development to lead bartender; all while simultaneously completing a part-time undergraduate program and founding an international fraternity. Attained highest distinction and references - available from Regional Management as well as other current and past Senior Managers & Customers.
ATHLETICS & ARTS
MVP - Most Valuable Player
High School Wrestling
High School Football
High School Track & Field
Club Swimmer up to High School
Martial Arts - Various
Sailing
Childhood Soccer
Childhood Baseball
Childhood Theatre Arts
Childhood Orange County Performing Arts Center Performer
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Kevin Robbins - Regional Manager Islands Restaurants - I highly recommend Tom for any endeavor he feels qualified to accept. Let me also say "Great job TOM," for continually boosting our profits and by winning over loyal guests. Thank you for all of your dedication & service which you have provided to us for over 10 years.
Islands Corporate Headquarters - Here is one of many similar "Customer Excellence Reviews" which we have received about you over the years: "I have been a customer for over 30 years. I am writing this comment today only because the restaurant was absolutely packed and yet I received superb service from Tom which was what could only be described as WORLD CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE!"
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Islands Corporate Headquarters - Here is another "Customer Excellence Review" we received: "Tom is a class act and is always friendly and cheerful above and beyond. His service is superlative! There are other places I could go, but I choose this place because of Tom."
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Tiffany P - You are the BEST bartender I know. Each time I come in I get greeted with a smile and always, prompt service! I come back for the GREAT service. Thank you Tom!
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Jim & Deanna - The best thing about an awesome bartender is the personality, smile and great service; and you have it all!
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Jerry & Linda P - You are the best bartender at Islands (or anywhere)! You will do well in life.
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Raleigh - Probably the best bartender I have ever had the experience of being served by. No one more friendly or attentive. He brightens up the place. He will be missed!
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Ron B - Tom is greatly appreciated by me; he is the reason I keep coming back to Islands.
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Darryl M - I am a very successful business owner with a primary portion of my professional practice focused on the evaluation and assessment of people, their integrity and their credibility. I met Tom over 10 years ago and have been one of his many loyal customers for the entire duration. He is the primary reason I return often. Tom is that "Very Rare Individual" with a multitude of invaluable qualities that makes for that very fortunate find for any entrepreneur, company or management team lucky enough to land him. I could not recommend a person more highly!
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Lianne M - Our favorite bartender Tom is truly excellent and we are very sad to see him leave!
Ron & Colleen - Tom you are EXCELLENT and we will miss you greatly!
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*Many more testimonials from both current management, past management & loyal customers are available upon request!
PERSONAL REFERENCES
CA DEPT CORPORATIONS
FORMER DIRECTOR OF
BUSINESS OVERSIGHT
CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS
FORMER DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS
PIMCO
FORMER
GENERAL COUNSEL
ERNST & YOUNG
FORMER DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
CITY OF
BEVERLY HILLS
FORMER DIRECTOR OF
BUILDING & SAFETY
CONTACT
THOMAS R.
CHAVEZ
MY ADDRESS
PO Box 1315 Huntington Beach, CA 92647-1315
Email: Thomas@HelpingHearts.US
Private Line: (714) 840-7000
Business: (714) 840-6000
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