APRIL PORTER
Chicago,IL
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Summary
Seeking to obtain employment in a professional work environment that will highlight and enhance my present skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Aramark
Jonesboro, AR
08.2020 - 01.2022
- My responsibilities included preparing meals for students in a timely manner
- Following all procedures and practices to ensure safety of meals.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes and silverware.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
Heavy Assembly
Trinity Rail
Jonesboro, Arkansas
03.2019 - 01.2020
- My responsibilities include the cleaning and send off of railcars
- Paperwork and cleaning.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs.
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar, Illinois
Dixmoor, IL
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
- Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Caregiver
Best Loving Care
Tinley Park, Il
04.2016 - 02.2019
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Production Worker
DixmoorTinleyThomas & Betts, Arkansas
Jonesboro
05.2015 - 02.2016
- My responsibilities included the operation of a one-man machine
- Independently working on products and checking for quality assurance.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Examined final products for conformance with quality and design standards.
- Moved items between machines, conveyors and transport equipment to meet production needs.
- Analyzed work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Recorded inspection results after production runs.
- Weighed and loaded orders according to project specifications.
Assistant Teacher
Arkansas Early Learning
Jonesboro, AR
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Assisted teacher with enrichment activities, correcting papers or supervising classroom to foster positive learning environment
- Worked with students to reinforce learning of material or skill introduced by teacher.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Supported and documented student growth and progress to achieve academic, social and emotional goals.
Line Production Worker
Butterball
Jonesboro, AR
01.2011 - 08.2013
- My responsibilities included the startup and shutdown of processing equipment
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications and to maintain proper stock levels on a line
- Jonesboro
- Maintained work area safety and appearance, focusing on safety, organization and cleanliness.
- Boxed, labeled and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
- Supported QA measures by inspecting items and removing defective elements.
- Adjusted equipment to maintain optimal performance.
- Attached identification labels to finished packaged items or stamped lot number and shipping destination information on containers.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Resident Care Aide
Jonesboro Human Development Center
Jonesboro, AR
04.2009 - 01.2011
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Aided residents with ambulation and use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Requested and restocked supplies in tub rooms, linen storage and resident personal areas.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
GED -
04.2007
Skills
- Team Oriented
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multitasking
- Strong Work Ethic
- Positive Attitude
- Productivity and Efficiency
- Quality Control
- Customer Service
- Fast-Paced Environment
- Food Preparation
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Hiring and Training
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Food Service Worker - Aramark
08.2020 - 01.2022
Heavy Assembly - Trinity Rail
03.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Manager - Family Dollar, Illinois
05.2018 - 02.2019
Caregiver - Best Loving Care
04.2016 - 02.2019
Production Worker - DixmoorTinleyThomas & Betts, Arkansas
05.2015 - 02.2016
Assistant Teacher - Arkansas Early Learning
08.2013 - 04.2015
Line Production Worker - Butterball
01.2011 - 08.2013
Resident Care Aide - Jonesboro Human Development Center
04.2009 - 01.2011
Kennedy King College - GED,