Amber Waltz
Marion,Indiana
Summary
Tireless Farm Hand with strength and stamina for hard manual labor. Trained in caring for livestock and supporting healthy crop growth. Background includes farm maintenance and wholesale deliveries. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waltz Family Farm
Self
Marion, IN
03.2022 - Current
- Identified pests or diseases affecting plants or animals on the farm and implemented appropriate control measures.
- Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries about products or services offered by the farm.
- Assisted in maintaining fences around pastures to keep animals safely contained.
- Performed basic soil preparation tasks such as tilling, fertilizing, weeding, and irrigation.
- Monitored weather conditions and took necessary precautions to protect crops from damage due to storms or other environmental factors.
- Assisted in the daily care and maintenance of livestock, including feeding, watering, grooming, and exercising.
- Maintained farm equipment such as tractors and other machinery by performing regular inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
- Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
- Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Sowed grass seed or planted plugs of grass.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables by hand.
- Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
Fort Wayne, Indiana
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
- Provided excellent customer service to maintain a positive atmosphere for guests.
- Restocked kitchen supplies including food products and utensils.
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee drinks, smoothies and milkshakes according to company standards.
- Cleaned restaurant area by sweeping floors, wiping tables and emptying trash receptacles.
- Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Performed cashier duties such as taking orders, collecting payments and providing change.
- Greeted customers upon arrival, provided menus and answered questions regarding menu items.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
Allen, TX
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Assisted customers in locating desired items throughout the store.
- Operated forklift and pallet jacks to unload trucks and move products throughout the store.
- Conducted price changes as needed, following established procedures.
- Followed proper procedure when dealing with hazardous materials such as chemicals or cleaning supplies.
- Checked expiration dates on all food items to ensure quality control standards were met.
- Assisted customers with locating items, retrieving merchandise from stockroom shelves and providing information on products.
- Provided excellent customer service when assisting customers in finding desired items or answering questions about products or services offered.
- Organized shelves, racks and bins to ensure product availability.
- Restocked shelves according to plan-o-grams set up by management team.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations during night shifts.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling heavy equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Reported any suspicious activity or theft immediately to supervisors.
Cashier
Walmart
Allen, Texas
07.2009 - 01.2013
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Candle Maker
Put a Handle on Your Candle
Fountain Hills, AZ
06.2005 - 03.2008
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace and addressed them promptly.
- Evaluated existing products for improvements or changes in design or materials.
- Ensured all orders were filled accurately and shipped within the specified timeframes.
- Created scented candles with natural ingredients such as beeswax, soy wax, and essential oils.
- Researched new techniques and materials to improve product quality.
- Assisted in designing new candle collections to meet customer needs.
- Provided customer service support to address any inquiries or complaints regarding our products.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN05-2007
Medical Herbalist - Herbalism
Edemy
OnlineSkills
- Breeding management
- Organic farming
- Animal Nutrition
- Disease Prevention
- Market Pricing
- Seed Selection
- Farm Budgeting
- Animal Care
- Livestock care
- Gardening and Landscaping
- Animal care knowledge
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Supervision and leadership
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Word
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking
- First Aid/CPR
- Critical Thinking
- Sales and marketing aptitude
- Hand-Eye Coordination
- Scent blending mastery
- Wick sizing knowledge
- Artistic vision
- Mold preparation techniques
- Wax selection expertise
Affiliations
Involved in:
Stage Acting
Dance
Tennis
Art
Accomplishments
- 1st place in the state of Arizonia in the scratch board Art division at the Arizona state fair
- Graduated with honors
- earned best coach award for elementary school tennis coach
Certification
- dementia care certification
- pre nursing certificate
- healthcare technician certificate
- CNA License
- basic herbalism certificaton
- medical herbalism certification
- CPR and AED certified
- plebotomy certification
Languages
ASL
Elementary
Timeline
Waltz Family Farm
Self
03.2022 - Current
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
01.2019 - 02.2022
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
05.2013 - 04.2016
Cashier
Walmart
07.2009 - 01.2013
Candle Maker
Put a Handle on Your Candle
06.2005 - 03.2008
High School Diploma -
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Medical Herbalist - Herbalism
Edemy