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Aaron Alexander

Wichita,KS

Summary

Proven history of meeting organizational objectives through consistent and methodical practices, excelling under pressure, and adapting seamlessly to new challenges. Demonstrates managerial expertise and an exceptional ability to handle high-stress situations while upholding the highest levels of honesty and integrity. Four plus years of management experience. Aircraft assembly/repair experience of four years while in the US Air Force. Gold level workforce certificate and currently going to school at SNHU to get my Bachelor's In Business Administration. Have been a stay-at-home dad for the past four years

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier/Stocker

Lowes Home Improvement
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Greeted customers entering the store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy.

Line Cook/Dishwasher

Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Encountered high order demands during peak hours; optimized meal preparation workflows, resulting in the successful completion of over 500 entrees per day, reducing customer wait times by 15%.
  • Dealt with frequent shortages and disorganized stock; developed a systematic inventory and restocking process, ensuring line setup was fully stocked daily and reducing downtime by 30%.
  • Encountered cleanliness compliance issues; introduced rigorous cleaning protocols and frequent inspections, maintaining a pristine and sanitized work area, passing health inspections with a 100% score.
  • Managed operational challenges in a dynamic setting; designed efficient workflow strategies, excelling in a fast-moving work environment and improving overall service speed by 20%.
  • Prepare food as needed according to restaurant policies
  • Organized all checks, and managed the grill, fryers, oven, and noodle station.
  • Retrieved additional food when the line needed it.
  • Ensured the food was prepared correctly and promptly.
  • Ensured food was coming out of the kitchen promptly, but more importantly that the food was prepared and plated correctly in accordance to company standards.

Assistant Store Manager/Cook

Burger King
01.2016 - 03.2020
  • Employed excellent customer service to every customer.
  • Maintained costs according to budget, ordered products, and supervised the arrival of delivery trucks.
  • Developed leadership skills and gained supervisory experience.
  • Entered inventories and waste daily to ensure all food and paper products were accounted for.
  • Took criticism well to help turn mistakes into steps for improving performance.
  • Monitored daily activities to ensure food quality and cleanliness standards.
  • Verified that prepared food met requirements for quality and quantity.
  • Implement monthly training, utilizing training materials for new products product development, and determining training cost.
  • Became proficient in opening and closing stores including cash handling, deposits, and balancing registers.
  • Ensuring OSHA, local health and safety codes, and company safety and security policies were met.
  • Worked as a closing and opening manager.
  • Counted safe, ordered change, deposits, and till reconciliation at shift end.
  • Dropped off and picked up bank deposits and change bags.
  • Maintained good team morale through effective communication.
  • Taught and coached team members on food safety and quality assurance techniques.

Cook/Cashier/Trainer/Shift Manager

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
04.2009 - 07.2013
  • Successfully prepared hundreds of meals a day according to company policies and procedures.
  • Successfully trained new employees on grills, make stations, and fryers at 100%.
  • Opened and closed the restaurant, Front of house, and back of house.
  • Counted down till at end of the day.
  • Supervised crews during opening and closing to ensure they got their duties completed following company standards.
  • Met all local and state regulations according to food safety standards.
  • Passed all inspections with a 90% or higher.
  • Entered inventory in the computer system and made sure was always stocked.

Construction Worker/Concrete Work/Heavy Equipment

CDH
02.2007 - 04.2009
  • Utilized heavy equipment.
  • Inspected work areas for safety issues before beginning any tasks.
  • Pipe fitting.
  • Followed blueprints or engineering plans to determine the best methods of assembling structures.
  • Concrete work.
  • Transported materials from one site location to another using trucks or trailers.
  • Utilized power tools such as saws, drills, and sanders, when necessary, on projects.
  • Hole watch/Fire watch.
  • Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on all tools used during the construction process ensuring that they were properly functioning at all times.
  • Cleaned job sites daily removing debris, dirt, and hazardous materials safely.
  • Assisted supervisors when needed, and completed additional duties as assigned.
  • Installed formwork for concrete structures according to specifications.

Aircraft Structural Maintenance

Air Force
02.2002 - 02.2006
  • Prepared C130 Aircraft.
  • Performed aircraft structural repairs and alterations, including sheet metal fabrication and installation.
  • Maintained proper documentation of all work performed by FAA regulations.
  • Drove removed and replaced rivets and fasteners.
  • Installed parts and assemblies of aircraft using rivets, bolts, screws, adhesives, or other fasteners.
  • Fabricated components such as brackets, doublers, and stiffeners to support aircraft structures.
  • Repaired damaged areas of the airframe by replacing or repairing stringers, frames, and skin panels.
  • Utilized precision measuring equipment to measure dimensions of parts to ensure accuracy of fitment.
  • Cut metal.
  • Reviewed work orders to determine work assignments, and material and equipment needs.
  • Kept company aircraft and support equipment working safely and according to performance requirements.
  • Bent metal.
  • Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
  • Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors.
  • Did fiberglass work?
  • Utilized hand and power tools to detect and repair aircraft malfunctions and damages.
  • Painted Aircraft parts.

Cook/Waiter/Cashier

Pizza Hut
03.1998 - 06.2000
  • Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
  • Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils, and dishes.
  • Supervised and trained kitchen staff on proper preparation techniques.
  • Checked the quality of ingredients before use to ensure freshness.
  • Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
05.2026

High School Diploma -

Circle High School
Towanda, KS
05.2001

Skills

  • Exterior and Interior Aircraft and house painting
  • Ability to use heavy equipment
  • Proven leader and ability to follow company directives
  • Proven customer service experience at the management level
  • Effective communication skills
  • Dishwasher and line cook experience
  • Construction/Concrete experience

Timeline

Cashier/Stocker

Lowes Home Improvement
05.2024 - 11.2024

Line Cook/Dishwasher

Olive Garden Restaurant
06.2022 - 11.2022

Assistant Store Manager/Cook

Burger King
01.2016 - 03.2020

Cook/Cashier/Trainer/Shift Manager

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
04.2009 - 07.2013

Construction Worker/Concrete Work/Heavy Equipment

CDH
02.2007 - 04.2009

Aircraft Structural Maintenance

Air Force
02.2002 - 02.2006

Cook/Waiter/Cashier

Pizza Hut
03.1998 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Science -

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma -

Circle High School

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