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TONY BANH
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Cambridge, Ontario, N3H 5H3
Home: (519) ???-???? and Cellular: (519) 242-????
E-mail: tonybanh@hotmail.com
Url: www.tonybanh.tk

Objectives_____________________________________________________________________________

· to obtain a full or part-time job and gain valuable work experience
· to be an entrepreneur and start/run a business venture

Education______________________________________________________________________________

09/04-07/05 ST. LOUIS ADULT LEARNING CENTRE, Kitchener
Completed Culinary Arts/Chef Training Program with Chef Instructor Neil Calhoun

Work/Volunteer Experience_______________________________________________________________

01/05-Present BLACKSHOP RESTAURANT, Cambridge
Station Chef aka. Chef de Partie

· Salad/Appetizer/Cold Station aka. Garde-Manger; in charge of making all salads, vinaigrettes, dressings, hors d’oeuvres, cold appetizers, sandwiches, cold soups, daily feature light lunches, nightly feature appetizers, etc.
· Sauté/Pasta Station aka. Entremetier; in charge of making some appetizers, all pastas, side vegetables and starches for entrees, daily/nightly feature pastas, etc.
· Grill Station aka. Grillardin; in charge of making all grilled items, most entrées, soups, sauces, stock, daily feature soup, daily feature entrée and feature fish
· Dessert Station aka. Pattissier; in charge of all dessert items

10/04-02/05 EAGLE CONVENIENCE, Cambridge
Store Clerk

· worked with cash register, computer, and lottery machines
· re-shelved, organized, signed in and out video store materials
· handled cash and applied basic mathematical skills quickly and efficiently
· worked independently with no supervision utilized customer service and quick decision making skill

04/04-09/04 295.CA, Waterloo
Technical Support & Sales/Customer Service Representative

· provided technical phone and email support for computer and dial up internet related problems
· provided phone and email support for sales/customer service inquiries
· analyzed and maintained networks, customer report logs, etc.
· helped maintain corporate website and LAN based Wiki FAQ site
· worked with Windows 95 to XP, Outlook, Outlook Express, Office, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Freeside (an open source billing, ticketing, and automation software for ISPs and online businesses)

02/03-06/04 YM ISLAND CINEMATICS & YM ACTORS GROUP, Cambridge
Fight Coordinator, Martial Arts Trainer, Camera Operator, etc.

· various crew related work, such as; location manager, camera operator, boom operator, lighting, slate, grip, etc.
· trained actors and actresses in basic martial arts and stunts
· did some acting (speaking and non-speaking roles) and background extra work
· worked on several short and feature film/digital-video productions from pre-production, to production, to post-production
· all productions have been screened at local theatres such as Cineplex Galaxy Cinemas and Famous Players Silver City with sponsorships from Conestoga College, Rogers Television, and various local businesses
· worked with Sony PD150, Panasonic AG-DVX100, and various other Mini DV and Digital 8 Camcorders

08/03-09/03 OX PASTURE ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS - TROIKA, Toronto/GTA
Martial Artist, Fight Choreographer, Stuntman, Actor, Assistant Cinematographer, etc.

· choreographed and performed in a main fight scene
· was a supporting actor and had a speaking role in a major scene
· performed in several fight scenes and did various stunts
· assisted the cinematographer in several scenes

12/02-06/03 ONE-STOP CONVENIENCE & VIDEO 99, Cambridge
Store Clerk

· worked with cash register, computer, and lottery machines
· re-shelved, organized, signed in and out video store materials
· handled cash and applied basic mathematical skills quickly and efficiently
· worked independently with no supervision
· utilized customer service and quick decision making skills

08/01-11/02 VIDEO LAND, Cambridge
Video Store Clerk

· re-shelved, organized, signed in and out video store materials
· handled cash and applied basic mathematical skills quickly and efficiently
· improved use of computer software resources to help customers
· worked independently with no supervision
· trusted to open, close and run store alone
· utilized customer service and quick decision making skills

10/99-06/00 PRESTON HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY, Cambridge
Library Assistant

· re-shelved, organized, signed in and out library materials
· cleaned, arranged furniture and shut down computer equipment
· assisted librarian, students, and teachers when necessary
· participated in the preparation of teacher meetings and conferences
· required the use of good organizational and time management skills

03/96-05/01 CAMBRIDGE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY, Cambridge
Assistant Instructor

· instructed lower ranked students of all ages, from 1-30 students
· assisted instructors and students when necessary
· participated in the organization of special events such as demonstrations and tournaments
· coached, refereed, and/or performed in such events
· trusted to open/close training hall and run classes with no supervision
· required excellent communicational and leadership skills in order to conduct classes and demonstrations

Special Skills__________________________________________________________________________

· working knowledge of Windows 3.x+, Word, FrontPage, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and other various application programs
· fundamental knowledge of Visual Basic and HTML programming, web page design, computer hardware, and peripherals
· working experience with cash registers, lottery machines, and video rental computer software
· fundamental knowledge of independent digital-video/film production, equipment, computer editing, etc.
· extensive and diverse knowledge of music, film, and electronics
· typing speed of 65+ words per minute
· excellent mathematical, organizational, and communicational skills
· can work well independently or as a member of a team

Certificates & Accomplishments___________________________________________________________

· Diamond Products: Introduction to WHMIS Certificate (September 15, 2005)
· Customer Service Excellence Corporation: Service Excellence Certificate (November 18, 2004)
· Region Of Waterloo Public Health: Food Safety Training Certificate (September 2004 – 2009)
· Canadian Red Cross Society: Standard First Aid & CPR (Level C) Certificate (December 14, 2003 – 2006)
· competed in the 2001 Waterloo Regional DECA Business Marketing Competition in the Management Team E-Commerce category
· 2000 C.F.P.A. Canadian Pankration Trial Championships: Gold Medal in Pankration and Gold Medal in stand-up fighting division.
· 2000 Cambridge Summer Karate Challenge: 1st place in sparring, 1st place in forms, and 3rd place in weapons
· 1999 Tri-City Wrestling Championships: Silver Medal
· 1999 Ontario Traditional Karate Challenge: 2nd place in sparring and 3rd place in forms
· 1998 Waterloo Summer Karate Challenge: Gold Medal in sparring
· Gokyu (yellow belt) in Judo
· Shodan-Ho (1st degree black belt-junior) in Canadian style Goju-Ryu Karate-Do
· Sankyu (green belt) in Okinawan Kobudo
· wrestling team in grade 8 at William G. Davis
· boys-A basketball team in grades 7 and 8 at William G. Davis
· Art Award at Parkway Public School

Interests/Hobbies_______________________________________________________________________

· culinary arts; Chinese/East-Asian, Indian, Italian, and French cuisine
· martial arts and combat sports like karate, kobudo, judo, jujutsu, tai chi, escrima, muay thai kickboxing, western boxing, mixed martial arts, full contact fighting, etc.
· physical activities and sports like basketball, gymnastics, acrobatic martial arts tricks, etc.
· eastern philosophy, religion, culture, and languages
· computers, electronics, internet and web page designing
· digital-video film-making, fight choreography, and stunts
· music, film, and multimedia/graphic arts
· reading books, newspapers, and magazines about various subjects