Jhan Valadao
Personal information

Date of birth: 24/02/84 - 28 years old
Languages: English
Nationality: South African
US Work Permit/ Temp Green Card
Mobile (+1) 916-458-2022
Mail jhanvaladao@gmail.com

Qualifications
Matric (high school diploma) Milnerton High school. South Africa.
STCW 95 (Marine survival, firefighting and first Aid)
S.P.A (South African, salt water life guarding standard)
E.N.G 1 + Power boat level 1&2
DDGT (Digital design and graphic technology) 2 year course in multimedia drafting and production.  http://ddgt.net/StudentPages/jvaladao/index.html

Skills
Highly competent in computer software programs, such as MS Office, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Inventor, 3d Max, After effects and Dreamweaver. Know the workings of desktop/laptop hardware.
Experience includes both successful project and team management responsibilities.
Extensive training and experience in hospitality, food service, and yachting/luxury patron.
Training and experience with creative representations and drafting.
Training in show room and wood finishing, pressure painting, varnishing and carpentry.
Successful communication, teamwork, and team management skills.

Professional hospitality experience
Domain Chandon/Etoile. February 2011 - Current
Position: Back server
Etoile is a Michelin star restaurant with a very high service expectation, located in Yountville Napa. The menu is very seasonal and changes on a weekly basis. Responsible for the assistance of servers and insuring that food quality is maintained before patron receives.

Texas Embassy Cantina. March 2005-January 2006 again April 2006-December 2006
Position: Trainer Waiter / Asst. Manager
Employed as a junior waiter at the T.E.C in January 2006. I was promoted to solo trainer in charge of employing and training of all new wait staff, keeping old staff up to date with protocol and serving as staff liaison for HR communication and conflict resolution for between 15-25 wait staff . Worked closely with management and was aware of all activities of the restaurant.

Professional Yacht Experience:  Seasonal 2007 - 2011

For 4 years I worked in the south of France, western coast of Italy, Italian islands and southern coast of Spain as crew on luxury vessels  (sized from 90 ft. - 200ft ) in charge of the upkeep and cleaning of exterior. I was also partly in charge of water sports: jet skiing, wake boarding, etc. I was also employed by a shipwright as assistant carpenter. I left the industry with a forward thinking mind, an embrace for new challenges and tools that make me resourceful, dependable and fun and energetic to work with.