Eric Mays
Lynchburg,VA
Summary
High-performing, talented kitchen leader and team motivator successful at maintaining staff focus and productivity in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sui Chef
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored line processes to maintain consistency in quality, quantity and presentation.
- Mentored kitchen staff to prepare each for demanding roles.
- Oversaw grill, stove and oven and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Handled and stored food to eliminate illness and prevent cross-contamination.
- Collaborated with staff members to create meals for large banquets.
Landscaper/Internship Student
Public Works Department Of Nottoway County
Nottoway County , VA
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Planted bulbs, trees, bushes and flowers for residential and commercial clients.
- Installed underground sprinkler systems to provide grass and gardens with adequate water supply.
- Trimmed greenery, shrubs and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.
- Monitored weekly and daily scheduled tasks to achieve desired workflow speed.
- Enhanced visibility and improved tree and bush shape through intentional pruning.
- Mulched gardens, placed sod and adjusted soils to provide optimal growth potential.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
Quality Control Inspector
Norcraft Cabinetry
Lyncburg, VA
07.2009 - 09.2012
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Streamlined QA processes by working closely with development teams and staying abreast of changing product demands.
- Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
Production Line Team Leader
KDC Bindery
Lynchburg, VA
01.2005 - 11.2009
- Monitored and verified quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production and shipping.
- Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.
- Inspected products on specific cycle depending on complexity level or design for production.
- Reduced setup times for production lines by developing advanced methods, which saved production cost annually
Education
Associate of Arts - Horticulture
South Side Commity COlllege
Nottoway County05.2019
Skills
- Vendor Relationships
- Recipe Development
- Supply Estimates
- Scheduling Equipment Repairs
- Kitchen Equipment Operation
- Team Building and Development
Certification
ServSafe Certification
Timeline
Sui Chef
Liberty University
02.2021 - 02.2022
Landscaper/Internship Student
Public Works Department Of Nottoway County
08.2018 - 12.2020
Quality Control Inspector
Norcraft Cabinetry
07.2009 - 09.2012
Production Line Team Leader
KDC Bindery
01.2005 - 11.2009
Associate of Arts - Horticulture
South Side Commity COlllege