Blake M.

Bichsel
835 NE Opal St
Pullman, WA 99163

425-679-1032
bichsel.blake@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality Business Management
Washington State University Pullman, WA
December 2016
Apicius International School of Hospitality, Florence, Italy
May- July 2015
6 week faculty led program Studied Food and Wine throughout Italy

WORK EXPERIENCE
Best Western Ocean View Resort Seaside, OR
2016- August 2016
Kitchen Manager/ Banquet Chef
Over saw restaurant operations
Head Banquet Chef of catered events

May

SHBM Hospitality Catering Services Pullman, WA

November 2014-August 2016
Culinary Lead
Assist in overseeing company expenses
Maintained commercial kitchen standards, while displaying
professional techniques
Assisted in the planning, and execution of high-end, wine-paired
dinners
Ganzo Ristorante Florence, Italy
May June 2015
Culinary Lead
Appointed Head Chef, program final dinner, student ran restaurant
Learned Italian cuisine and the culture of Italian restaurants
Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria Issaquah, WA
May August 2014
Server
Provided guests great customer service, an overall excellent dining
experience, while maintaining high caliber efficiency

LEADERSHIP
President, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity
2015- 2016

January

 Director of Risk Management, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity

January 2014-2015
Executive Member, Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity
January 2013-2014