KARI BERECZKY
Littleton, CO 80120
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Experienced Chef Manager with a demonstrated history of working in higher education. Skilled in instructional design, training, and hospitality. Strong education professional working towards an MA focused in Information and Learning Technologies from the University of Colorado.
Teaching Experience
Culinary Instructor
Douglas County High School Castle Rock, CO August 2018-Present
- Teach Catering I and II to 9-12 grades while catering on-campus student and faculty events
- Co-Sponsor student-run FCCLA group on campus.
ProStart Instructor
Westminster High School, Westminster, CO June 2016-July 2017
- Developed a new ProStart program for hospitality students with culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Prepared ProStart students for careers in the hospitality field through project-based learning practices.
Affiliate Chef Instructor
Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO August 2015-May 2017
- Facilitated Food Fundamentals and Food Science classes while mentoring a diverse group of students.
- Provided instruction and assessment to HTE students while integrating technology into course work.
Adjunct Chef Instructor
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL August 2013- May 2014
- Taught dual credit culinary class to high school and college students in the Hospitality Program.
- Planned, coordinated, and participated in off-campus events for the department’s Hospitality Club.
Culinary Instructor
Lake County High Schools Technology Campus, Grayslake, IL. September 2007-January 2010
- Taught the NRA’s ProStart curriculum to more than 200 culinary students each academic year.
- Developed and coordinated internships with restaurants, bakeries, and a local farm to table program.
- Served as a coach for Culinary Students participating in Skills USA and ProStart competitions.
Management Experience
Food Production Manager June 2014-May 2015
Sodexo, Centennial, CO
- Managed and participated in the daily food operations at Centennial Medical Plaza’s Corner Bistro.
- Planned and executed catered annual events for the medical center staff of over 300 people.
- Resolved budget issues, developed cost-cutting solutions to ensure cohesion.
Education
MA Information and Learning Technologies May 2019
University of Colorado, Denver, CO
Bachelor of General Studies 2003
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Culinary Arts AAS 1999
Kendall College, Chicago, IL