Alex McDowell
Rhinelander,WI
Summary
A Supervisor with many years of diverse experience leading productive teams and operations during both peak and non-peak hours and shifts. Committed to building cohesive and collaborative teams that strive to meet common goals. Safety-focused leader with proven success as trainer, mentor, and an organizational problem-solver with Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Overnight Manager
Walmart
Rhinelander
07.2022 - 01.2026
- Supervised overnight staff to ensure efficient store operations.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked shelves as needed.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and store procedures.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure store cleanliness and organization.
- Conducted daily shift meetings to review tasks and goals for the evening.
- Maintained security systems by conducting routine checks of all access points throughout the facility.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure safe operation during overnight hours.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Bakery Manager
Trigs Grocery Store
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Managed daily operations of bakery section in a busy grocery store.
- Trained staff on baking techniques and safety standards.
- Oversaw inventory management and supply ordering for bakery products.
- Developed new recipes and seasonal offerings to enhance product variety.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and food safety practices.
- Decorated pastries/doughnuts, baked breads, tarts, and pies, and created specialty desserts.
- Scheduled employees to keep bakery shifts well-staffed for peak times and holidays.
- Ordered necessary ingredients for daily operations, ensuring availability of items needed for recipes.
- Checked freshness of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
- Collaborated with other managers and team leaders to align bakery operations with overall business objectives.
Cook
Duluth Bethel Rehabilitation Center
Duluth, Minnesota
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines for residents.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and adhered to safety standards.
- Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on cooking techniques and procedures.
- Monitored cooking times and temperatures for optimal food quality.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
Cook Manager
Superior School District
Superior, Wisconsin
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed inventory, ordering supplies, and minimizing food waste efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas consistently.
- Implemented portion control practices to optimize ingredient usage effectively.
- Trained new employees on proper cooking techniques, equipment use, recipe adherence.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts And Management Classes
Hibbing Community College
Hibbing, MNSkills
- Inventory management
- Staff training
- Customer service
- Operational efficiency
- Shift scheduling
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Quality control
- Recipe development
- Assignment delegation
- Inventory monitoring
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Reliability
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Overnight Manager
Walmart
07.2022 - 01.2026
Bakery Manager
Trigs Grocery Store
03.2019 - 06.2022
Cook
Duluth Bethel Rehabilitation Center
05.2017 - 03.2019
Cook Manager
Superior School District
08.2014 - 06.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts And Management Classes
Hibbing Community College