Streamlined delivery operations by collaborating with team members to develop efficient processes and procedures.
Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Mitigated potential risks associated with hazardous materials transport through strict adherence to established safety protocols and guidelines.
Identified mechanical issues, and reported serious concerns to management.
Expedited deliveries to meet customer deadlines and requirements.
Loaded and unloaded various delivery vehicles with correct order and balancing.
Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
Minimized company liability and risks to loads by obeying traffic laws.
Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Culinary Manager
Cheddars Restaurant
02.2018 - 06.2023
Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.
Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
Motivated team of 20 +employees to maintain high standards of food preparation and efficiency for 10+ hours per shift.
Attracted new clientele with creative marketing initiatives such as themed events or special promotions highlighting unique culinary experiences.
Inspected equipment and machinery for proper working condition and directed staff to clean and repair as needed.
Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
Stayed current on industry trends to incorporate new ideas into menus, elevating the dining experience for guests while maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
Established a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among kitchen staff members, resulting in improved productivity and morale.
Maintained consistently high food safety standards by enforcing strict adherence to sanitation guidelines and conducting regular inspections of kitchen facilities.
Scheduled kitchen staff of 20+ people.
Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Receiving Associate
Lowes
02.2013 - 02.2015
Collaborated with internal departments to verify customer satisfaction and order accuracy.
Implemented improvements in receiving processes through regular analysis of performance metrics and identification of areas needing optimization.
Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
Unloaded pallets and deliveries and organized products in warehouse.
Contributed to a positive work culture within the receiving department by actively participating in team meetings, training sessions, or other group activities.
Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.